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Since the Covid-19 epidemic began, many people have found their stress levels have been consistently high. It is difficult to switch off and relax in our 24-hour “always on” society. Long-term stress and anxiety can negatively impact our physical and mental well-being. When we work too hard and don’t care for ourselves, we get stressed, …
Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder, affecting around 1/3 of people. While there are many methods of treating insomnia, falling asleep fast is one of the goals for many sufferers. Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. However, there are several methods that are effective for some people. Here are five scientifically …
Lewisham is in the unfortunate position of having the first Coronavirus case in London. After falling ill, a woman took an Uber taxi and presented herself at Lewisham Hospital on Sunday, 9 February. Two Lewisham hospital staff are in isolation in their homes after coming into contact with the woman, a Chinese national who recently …
Stress is everywhere. It is one of the most common conditions experienced by people in the UK today. It is known to contribute to the more serious physical and mental illnesses, as well as being a cause of obesity, itself rapidly growing in numbers. People going to work whilst suffering stress contribute to poor performance of businesses and …
People who keep their fitness level up as a child and adult, through activity three or four times a week, improve their cognitive functioning at 50, a research has claimed. People perform better in mental tests at the age of 50 if they have engaged in regular intense activity, such as playing sports, running, swimming …
More than half the British public suffers from a negative body image, an inquiry by MPs has been told. The problem is so bad that girls as young as five now worry about their size and appearance, with children in danger of picking up their parents’ body-related anxieties, their report said. The Reflections on Body …
A report from the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) warns the UK’s food system is “broken” and must be overhauled to “feed a growing global population in a less damaging and more sustainable way”. The MPs urge the government to act to advise consumers on the environmental and health benefits of eating well. They say measures …
Less than a quarter of British people manage to eat the recommended “five a day” portions of fruit and vegetables, research suggests. The Department of Health first launched its five-a-day campaign in 2003. But the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) says its survey of more than 2,000 UK adults shows people still find achieving that goal …
New research finds that children who are bullied in childhood are up to three times more likely to self-harm by the age of 12. The study, by researchers at King’s College London’s Institute of Psychiatry (IoP), was published on bmj.com. Approximately one-quarter of all school children in the UK are bullied at some point during …
With depression so prevalent, identifying treatments is a pressing need. Research has been looking at non-medical options that people can do themselves to improve their mental health. According to a new report by a team of British researchers, walking can help reduce depression. Research published in the journal Mental Health and Physical Activity shows that …
The Government have launched a campaign to raise awareness of the symptoms of bowel cancer. The first campaign of its type in England – Be Clear on Cancer – says people should not “flush away” their toilet worries. It urges anyone who has blood in their stools or loose stools for more than three weeks …
If you have ever wondered why you are so ratty in the morning, a bad night’s sleep or lack of sleep could be the cause. A wellness expert has emphasised the importance of sleep in maintaining optimum health and wellbeing. Marianne J Davey, director of the British Snoring & Sleep Apnea Association, said a good …
Repeatedly taking slightly too much paracetamol can cause an overdose and lead to liver damage, authors writing in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology have warned. These overdoses, which are difficult to detect, may even be more dangerous than when someone takes a single very large dose. So-called staggered paracetamol overdoses can occur when people …
For most people, flu is unpleasant but not serious and doesn’t have long term effects on wellbeing. . You will usually recover within a week. However, certain people are at greater risk of developing serious complications of flu, such as bronchitis and pneumonia. These conditions may require hospital treatment. The flu vaccine is offered free …
October is internationally known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For the past 19 years, October has been used to highlight the subject, raise funds and research and encourage women to become aware of their breasts This message is especially important for women living in Britain as breast cancer is now the most common cancer affecting …
More than 2 million people in the UK have diabetes, and people from some cultures, including African Caribbean communities, have a higher risk than the rest of the population. Diabetes occurs when the body cannot properly process glucose (sugar) in food. People who identify as black Caribbean are up to three times more likely to …
Stress has become an unwelcome yet constant companion in our fast-paced lives. As we search for ways to alleviate this mounting pressure, one simple and enjoyable activity stands out – reading. Engaging ourselves in the pages of a book allows us to escape our worries and lose ourselves in the lives of characters and their …
Fibroids are the primary reason for surgical removal of the uterus, accounting for most of the hysterectomies performed. At present, two surgical procedures available to remove uterine fibroids are myomectomy (fibroid removal from the uterus) and hysterectomy (uterus removal). Uterine fibroids can become such a major health problem for women suffering from it that performing …
A report entitled “A Sickle Crisis” warns that treatment of sickle cell anaemia is compromised by health workers' lack of knowledge. The first national survey of the disease found seriously ill patients were not offered support from sufficiently experienced staff.
Research presented at the American Thoracic Society’s 2008 International Conference in Toronto on Sunday, 18 May, show that children with sickle cell disease (SCD) have a significantly sharper decline in lung function with age when compared to other children of the same race and age. Furthermore, that loss of function appears to be linked to …
Recent study findings that anti-depressants do not have a clinically significant effect in most cases, appear to support long-argued claims by mental health campaigners that anti-depressants are overprescribed. The mental health charity Rethink reports that antidepressants are overprescribed and that millions are not receiving the psychological therapies that could help them recover. Most GPs admit …
Skin whitening creams can make women infertile and sprout hair on their backs, doctors have warned. Medics fear that the creams, which are sold under the counter in cosmetics shops, have hormones that can also damage the liver and kidneys. News of the health dangers means that thousands of women across the country could be …
Listen up, fellas. We’re going to discuss something that statistics show you are slow to detect. It’s something that is becoming more common and yet can be effectively treated if caught at an early stage. The something is testicular cancer. Each year in the UK, around 2,100 men are diagnosed with testicular cancer. No – …
Menstrual cramps are caused by a substance called Prostaglandin F2 Alpha (PGF2 Alpha). Research has discovered that this is released as the lining of the womb breaks down during the second half of the menstrual cycle, and it is PGF2 Alpha which causes the spasms experienced by over 60% of women as period cramps. Food …
