Male depression: the importance of being honest
May 11, 2012
“There are a lot of things that go on behind your eyes, in your head” – Five minutes into ITV’s recent Tonight programme about the stigma of male depression, came this poignant admission from rugby union player Duncan Bell, a … Continue reading
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Lies, damned lies and statistics
May 9, 2012
We are always seeking ‘proof’ to guide our decisions, particularly when it comes to medical matters but that might be a mistake according to a new report. The largest comprehensive analysis of Clinicaltrials.gov finds that clinical trials are falling short … Continue reading
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Aqua Classes… Do they really work?
April 10, 2012
The benefits of Aqua Exercise. Warm water pressure helps to block pain receptors, making it ideal for persons post surgery. (back, hip, knee, shoulder etc) Water works to keep you buoyant meaning the exercise is less weight bearing. This means there … Continue reading
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Top Australian sunscreen now available at Waitrose
March 9, 2012
SunSense, the No 1 Australian sun protection brand, is now available at selected Waitrose stores and Ocado. SunSense, which is also available at John Lewis stores and from Crawford Healthcare Ltd, provides high factor protection from the sun’s dangerous rays. … Continue reading
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Take Away? or Take that Take Aways?
March 2, 2012
Its Friday…. I have had 3 Text Messages from Takeaway Pizza Companies! 4 Flyers through the door from fast food companies At least 10 people say they are going for takeout today!! Thats 17 opportunities to justify a take away tonight … Continue reading
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Prostate cancer drug too expensive
February 2, 2012
Men with advanced prostate cancer are being denied the right to take a drug which could extend their life by more than 3 months. Although a final decision has yet to be made Abiraterone has been provisionally rejected for use … Continue reading
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Alkaline – Stay Phit on the inside out.
January 18, 2012
So we are now well into January 2012… Christmas, chocolates, fizzy drinks, cakes and desserts are no longer for many people as they head towards a new years promise of weight loss and being healthier. On the Subject of health … Continue reading
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January 4, 2012
Since we launched our new talkweight forum and weight is in the forefront of my mind, we’ve been having some interesting discussions in the office about being overweight, obesity and will power. The TV also seems to be full of … Continue reading
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As a nation are we in denial about our weight?
January 2, 2012
I read, with interest, an article in the Mail Online today about the increasing size of our nation entitled One in four Britons are obese but most of them are in denial. The study was carried out by Slimming World … Continue reading
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