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The Internet is full of health advice, and one piece of commonly repeated advice is to drink six to eight glasses of water per day. But do we need that much water? Should you drink eight glasses of water a day? This myth has been around for a long time, and it is still being …
The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated the introduction of extreme measures that have served as attempts to restrict the spread of SARS-CoV-2 across the globe. These measures, such as national lockdowns, have dramatically altered people’s everyday lives: limiting social contact, affecting their ability to work and earn a living and reducing their ability to access services. …
Depression is one of the most common mental health problems. It can lead to a wide range of emotional and physical problems. Fortunately, there are many ways to treat depression. Some people may need medication, but others can get relief from treatments like therapy or exercise. Walking in nature is one way to treat depression …
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also called Myalgic encephalomyelitis, is a debilitating disorder characterised by long-term fatigue and other symptoms that can make it hard to do everyday activities. What is chronic fatigue syndrome? Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a condition that causes long-term tiredness and other health problems. The main symptom of chronic fatigue syndrome …
Mindfulness meditation has become one of the most popular forms of meditation in recent years. Many benefits come with practising mindfulness, including reducing stress and anxiety, improving mental clarity and wellbeing, boosting self-awareness, and increasing focus and concentration. In this blog post, we will explore the top 5 benefits of mindfulness meditation. Reducing Stress and …
There are many benefits to yoga. Yoga can help you lose weight, tone your body, and improve overall health. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at how yoga can help you lose weight and tone your body. So, if you’re interested in learning more about how yoga can help you lose …
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 …
New research suggests chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME) affects far more schoolchildren than was thought and may be a key reason for time off school. Previous estimates suggested around one to five in 1,000 children are affected by CFS. Now, new University of Bristol research puts the figure among 11 to 16-year-olds at one in 100. …
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 …
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 …
Disease from smoking was once a male domain but the evidence is now clear – women have caught up really quickly. Figures for smoking and smoking-related disorders (and consequently deaths) have increased dramatically in recent years amongst women. The government will not ban smoking outright because of the money they rake in from taxes. Instead, …
Imagine working only four hours a day, nine months a year and earning all the money you need to do exactly what you want with all your free time. Does that sound like your life? That’s the life a futurist of the early 20th Century predicted the average worker would be living by the 21st …
