Monthly Archives: August 2019
HRT & breast cancer risks, women & confidence, UK healthcare spending & more
Welcome to this week’s healthcare roundup for 26 – 30th September. Menopause HRT increases risk of breast cancer Researches from Oxford University have found that Menopausal Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) could increase the risk of cancer, even after a decade …
Continue ReadingThe Importance of Magnesium
According to the Mental Health Foundation, these days more than 32% of people in the UK keep thinking about work all the time, ¼ actually places their own personal health at risk just to meet deadlines and 1/5 believes that …
Continue ReadingHow much does the UK spend on healthcare compared to other countries?
The Office for National Statistics has released figures today that show how much the UK spends on healthcare in relation to its international peers. In 2017, the UK spent £197 billion, which works out £2,989 per person on healthcare, the …
Continue ReadingExercise and Falling
Worried about exercise and falling? It is common for people to worry so much about falling that they restrict their movement, unfortunately this is a vicious circle as you are more likely to fall if you spend long periods of …
Continue ReadingWorried about exercising and falling?
It is common for people to worry so much about falling that they restrict their movement, unfortunately this is a vicious circle as you are more likely to fall if you spend long periods of time seated and don’t do …
Continue ReadingGuts UK explore the ‘Science of Digestion’ in their free event
Gut health charity, Guts UK are hosting an exciting new event for the public on Thursday 12th September starting at 5.30pm at The Revell Ward Suite, Huddersfield, Football Stadium, Stadium Way, HD1 6PG. The event is called ‘Exploring the Science …
Continue Reading95% of the body’s detoxification enzymes are found in the Liver.
? To look after your Liver, start by reducing toxins like refined sugar, saturated fat, carbonated drinks, smoking, alcohol, pollution, cleaning products. ? Try giving your body a rest from heavy meats and Monosaccharide carbs, by replacing a meal with …
Continue ReadingHeatwave warning, hospital food, multiple medicine risks & more
Have you missed out on the health news this week? Get up to date now with our weekly health news roundup. Met Office issues heatwave health warning for Bank Holiday weekend The Met Office has issued a level three heat …
Continue ReadingDealing with Stress – How to prevent anxiety from ruining important relationships
Chronic stress is a bummer. It can have a devastating effect on the body. It can lead to low energy, loss of libido, stomach problems, headaches, insomnia and more. Not only will the body be an absolute wreck when experiencing …
Continue Reading5 Reasons Why a Diet May Fail to Cause Weight Loss
We live in a results-oriented world. Indeed, instant gratification is a part of the norm thanks to a myriad of tech innovations. However, some things still require lots of hard work and patience; weight loss is one of those things. …
Continue ReadingRecovery
“Some days there won’t be a song in your heart, sing anyway.” – Emory Austin Recovery takes everything you don’t feel like you have. It takes the energy you scrape from the bottom of the barrel to someday feel normal …
Continue ReadingDaily wellbeing practice in setting boundaries for greater self compassion, respect, and happiness
?????♂️???♀️??? “Daring to set boundaries is about the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others.” – Brene Brown ? I am learning to love and accept who I am right now. It is a practice I have been …
Continue ReadingNHS told to charge EU citizens, gender & multitasking, air pollution & more
Check out the latest health news stories for this week! Get ready to charge EU citizens, NHS told New rules circulated to hospital managers means EU citizens living in Britain will have to prove they have the right to free …
Continue Reading? Anxiety ?
? As a sufferer of Anxiety my whole life, I have learned and practiced some affective strategies that have enabled me to overcome the fear-based personality that was once stopping me from living a happy and free life, and reaching …
Continue ReadingA nice cup of tea
There is nothing more quintessentially English than a nice cup of tea. We debate the nuances of how to make it properly – milk before the tea or after, warm the pot before adding the hot water and tea or …
Continue ReadingRecruitment for NHS mental health workers, number of teens needing glasses increases, asthma deaths & more
We hope you’ve had a good week. If you’ve missed out on any health news, here are the latest headline highlights. There are heavy rain and winds set to hit the UK this weekend so stay safe wherever you are! …
Continue ReadingWHY WE NEED A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON IVF STATS
At the end of June, The European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) released new stats on the success rates for assisted reproduction across Europe. And let’s just say they didn’t paint a flattering picture. Media outlets commented on …
Continue ReadingEverything you need to know about cervical screening but were too embarrassed to ask
Cervical Screening Awareness Week aims to highlight the importance of regular cervical screening for women’s health. It’s an annual event – which runs from 10th to 16th June 2019 this year – and is organised by Jo’s Trust, a charity …
Continue ReadingLook After Your Mental Health With A Good Night’s Sleep
There’s a close relationship between sleep and mental health. Lack of sleep can affect mental health but mental health problems can also affect how well you sleep – both the quantity and the quality of it – so it’s extremely …
Continue ReadingBirth rates, what food to eat to avoid heart attacks, breast cancer breakthrough & more
If you’ve missed the latest health news from the week beginning 29th July, catch up now in our roundup. Butter, red meat & cheese increase heart attack & stroke risks Too much butter, red meat and cheese are actually bad …
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