Monthly Archives: April 2019
30 Apr
Chronic Illness and Eating Disorders
Potential trigger(s): Please note I will be talking variables of eating disorders When eating disorders come to mind, for most, people think of the most common like anorexia and bulimia. Eating disorders like these, stem from a psychological disturbance. Whether …
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29 Apr
What’s The Difference Between A General Dentist And An Orthodontist?
Before going any further, let’s get one thing straight: All orthodontists are, in fact, dentists – but not all dentists are actual orthodontists. You should be able to make informed decisions about dental treatment options, which is why it’s vital …
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26 Apr
Eating late health risks, babies & screen time, e-cigarette risks & more
If you’ve missed out on all the latest health news this week (22nd April) then take a look at our round-up of this week’s top stories! Eating late could increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes & diabetes A recent …
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26 Apr
The Future of Concussion in Premier League Football
The University of Birmingham and University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust have launched a new study, supported by the Premier League and funded by The Drake Foundation, to review and potentially enhance concussion diagnosis in football. This study is running …
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23 Apr
Rosacea Awareness Month at talkhealth
Did you know it’s Rosacea Awareness Month? This month is an excellent opportunity to improve the education of rosacea, a chronic disorder of the facial skin, which affects 415 million worldwide. Rosacea is a chronic skin condition, often characterised by …
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23 Apr
Why We Dismiss ‘Breast Implant Illness’ At Our Peril
Breast Implant Illness, or BII, is so far little known in the UK but has exploded in the US in recent months. Large numbers of women are becoming concerned that their breast implants are making them unwell. And they’re …
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18 Apr
How Grapefruit Could Have A Disastrous Effect on Your Medication
How Grapefruit Could Have a Disastrous Effect on Your Medication Have you ever seen the following contraindication on your medication – Do not take this medicine with fruit juice – and wondered why? This article helps explain why grapefruit and …
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16 Apr
Going On Holiday with ME / CFS and Fibromyalgia
I used to really look forward to my holidays, but when I became ill with ME, the thought of going away… honestly – it became a bit of an ordeal for me. This can happen when you are struggling with …
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15 Apr
Chronic Illness and Body Image
Body image is a touchy subject. Your body and how you view it is personal. Speaking for a lot of the chronic illness community, we all do not have the best relationship with our bodies 24/7. They go through a …
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12 Apr
Web IBS Therapy, Fatty Liver Disease, Cancer Treatment & More
If you’ve not had the chance to catch up on the latest news this week, here are the latest stories from 12 April. Fatty Liver Disease in Young People Experts have warned that high levels of fatty liver disease among young …
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12 Apr
Hospital Go Bags : Prepare For The Unexpected
Have you ever had unexpected trips to the hospital emergency department before? Maybe you know all too well what it’s like to be caught off guard. Life gets thrown into disarray, best laid plans go out the window, and you’re …
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9 Apr
It’s World Allergy Week 2019!
This week (7-13 April 2019) is World Allergy Week! The World Allergy Organization (WAO) and organisations like us work hard to dedicate the week to raise awareness about the global problem of food allergy. This affects the quality of life …
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8 Apr
Diet and Psoriasis: What Works?
Diets were in the news again this week. An article in The Lancet looked at diets in 195 countries across the world and confirmed that a poor diet of processed meat, sodium and sugary foods was the leading factor in …
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5 Apr
Zebrafish & Parkinson’s, Poor Diets, Stroke Risks & More
Have you missed the latest news this week (5th April?) Don’t worry, we’ve summarised the key stories for you below. The diets cutting 1 in 5 lives short A recent, influential study shows how the food we eat is putting …
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5 Apr
Ways to Cope with the Struggles of Depression and Anxiety
WAYS TO COPE WITH THE STRUGGLES OF DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY According to mental health specialists, depression and anxiety are two disorders that have become an increasing public health problem. In the last several years, numerous studies have concluded that more …
Continue ReadingHere’s why you should always pee after sex
What women suffering from recurring cystitis need to know It may not be top of your priority list when you’ve just had sex, but anyone who’s experienced recurrent cystitis will tell you that a quick trip to the toilet as …
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3 Apr
Small Steps To Sustainable Health
Huffing and puffing up the hill, putting one foot in front of the other. I never thought that my return to running would feel so hard. But after gaining weight and becoming inactive I was a far cry from my …
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2 Apr
Sleep
We spend a third of lives doing it. It’s vital to our health and wellbeing. And yet we don’t always pay enough attention to why we need it! The answer of course is sleep – something that every single one …
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1 Apr
Mental Health and IBS
Hello again beautiful people, it has been some time since I have uploaded. My life has been busy with college classes, dance, and juggling my health. None the less, I appreciate being a blogger for talkhealth. I am grateful for …
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