general health
Blog posts covering a wide range of health conditions.
24 Nov
4 smart ways to monitor your own health
Are you a healthy person? Though this seems like a simple question, it can prove very difficult for many people to answer. Indeed, what defines a person as “healthy.” Is it their weight? Their athletic ability? Their stamina? Or is …
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24 Nov
4 healthy ways for women to deal with the ageing process
Though no one likes getting older, the ageing process affects all of us at some point eventually. While this may seem obvious, the reality is that many people struggle to age gracefully. Indeed, some individuals so hate the idea of …
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19 Nov
The most common respiratory diseases and how to avoid them
From influenza to the common cold, and bigger problems such as pneumonia, there’s a wide range of ailments and diseases that affect the respiratory system. Some of them are just symptoms of underlying conditions, whereas others are diseases by themselves. …
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4 Nov
Tell-tale signs you may have cataracts
Vision is one of the most important senses you have, so it’s essential that you protect it. From driving to watching TV, our vision aids us in almost every activity we carry out in the modern world. One of the …
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4 Nov
Make homemade alternatives to eat more nutrient dense & sugar reduced lollies
You’ll already know that manufacturers process food so that we keep buying. This means they put excess refined sugar in most foods. Although recent law for a 20% sugar reduction in food produced by 2020, has meant that manufacturers have …
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3 Nov
Collagen vs. Whey Protein: How Are They Different and Why Do We Need Both?
If you’re interested in dietary supplements and consider using them as an addition to your training and diet, you’ve probably heard about protein supplements. Whey has been used for years, and it’s been known as a staple product for muscle …
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19 Oct
How Does Emergency Medicaid Simplify the Lives of Immigrants?
For ages, people have been migrating from their native countries in search of better education and job opportunities. Although they manage to earn decent figures, they rarely enjoy the same status and facilities that the permanent residents enjoy. However, this …
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14 Oct
My MS diagnosis
My diagnosis came as a shock. Within three days, I went from being perfectly healthy to having a lifelong degenerative health condition. I fell apart, especially when I was told to ‘go home and Google it’ to find out what …
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12 Oct
What is the no-scalpel vasectomy?
Vasectomies are one of the most popular methods of sterilization for men. And for good reason–they are a simple outpatient procedure, often done right in the doctor’s clinic, with minimal downtime. For a man who knows he does not want …
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10 Sep
How Chronic Illness Impacts a Family
A chronic health condition can impact the family in a significant way. Parents with chronic illnesses, such as diabetes or cardiovascular diseases, have to deal with anxiety and frustration. They worry about the future of their kids and feel frustrated …
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7 Sep
talkhealth’s 2020 stash of best blog awards
We"ve won three accolades this year so far.
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24 Aug
How To Lose Stomach Fat from Home
Belly fat is the accumulation of fat in parts of the human abdomen. Losing this abdominal fat is a common goal among many people striving for bodyweight loss. Too many fats in the body can, in turn, lead to diseases …
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18 Aug
The benefits of getting more fruit & vegetables in your diet
CALCIUM: Supports bone health & muscle function. FIBRE: Reduce coronary disease. FOLATE: Supports healthy child birth. IRON: Healthy blood & normal functioning of cells. MAGNESIUM: Healthy bones & helps assimilate other nutrients. POTASSIUM: Maintains healthy blood pressure. SODIUM: …
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11 Aug
Tips for Managing Joint Pain
Experiencing any pain can be debilitating, more so, if it affects your joints. Joint pain such as that caused by arthritis can significantly affect mobility, especially since it can worsen over time. What do you do when joint pain becomes …
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3 Aug
5 Resources Veterans Can Take Advantage of Today
Transitioning from active military duty to civilian life can be understandably challenging for a number of veterans. Fortunately, there are an abundant number of resources that are available to help the veteran in your life, whether it’s assistance with their …
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28 Jul
Wearing a posture bra is the new perfect posture
If you’ve ever found yourself in front of the mirror slouching, you’re certainly not alone! Bad posture is one of the most common problems nowadays. From an early age we are constantly told that we should keep our back straight, …
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3 Jul
10 Ways To Deal With Pandemic Stress & Overwhelm
The pandemic is having a considerable effect on many people in different ways, whether physically, financially or emotionally. The situation piles stress and worry on top of pre-existing difficulties and challenges in our lives, and not being able to …
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30 Jun
Finding Health Insurance Options During the Pandemic & Beyond
Whatever your current healthcare situation, if you are in the marketplace for new insurance or searching the insurance landscape due to upcoming changes, it’s good to consider as many plans and options as possible. Since choosing an insurance plan for …
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23 Jun
Benefits of growing your own produce
The benefits of growing your own fruit, vegetables and herbs are tenfold. It’s easy to do, with lots of online resources to help get you started. Please check out the Royal Horticultural Society: https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/beginners-guide/vegetable-basics Not only does it give …
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5 Jun
Ask the experts…endometriosis
1.5 million women live with endometriosis...so why are so few managing to get it under control?
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3 Jun
How can you naturally help to reduce inflammation in the body?
Inflammation in our body can be good for us – it is an essential element of our innate immune response, and its task is to trigger a defense reaction. But sometimes persistent stressors (such as bad diet or lifestyle) lead …
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2 Jun
talkhealth meets…Ruth Holroyd, blogger and founder of What Allergy
What made you decide to start What Allergy? Starting the blog was a bit of an accident really. I wanted to do something but wasn’t sure what. Originally, I planned to create a website with reviews and safe places to …
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21 May
Staying trim and healthy during lockdown
So we’re now being allowed out to exercise for longer than an hour a day….whoop whoop! What about the the challenge of sustaining a healthy eating routine? You’ve stocked up the fridge with fresh fruit & veg, to make …
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14 May
How is sleep so important in the story of our health?
When we sleep, we allow our bodies to go into a deep state of healing and repair. This is where our bodies do their recovery work. When we hinder our sleep with poor routine, toxins, and stress, over long periods …
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12 May
How dancing has kept me moving: Adapting exercise when living with a long term condition
In 2015 I was lucky enough to be one of six people chosen out of over 11,000 nominees to appear on a special four-part edition of Strictly Come Dancing on BBC1. As people watched me being twirled around the dance …
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7 May
The art of staying resilient during social distancing
It’s totally normal to feel demotivated and a bit upside down during these times. There are lots of ways to help get you motivated and back on form again. Here are my tips for creating good days and lifting myself …
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6 May
talkhealth community’s recommendations for self-isolation week seven: working and living with family
Every week, we’re sharing your recommendations for how best to pass the time during this period of social distancing. Many thanks to everyone who has filled in our survey already; if you haven’t had a chance yet, please do take …
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5 May
talkhealth is now PIF TICK accredited
We’re delighted to announce that talkhealth is now PIF TICK accredited. PIF is the Patient Information Forum, the independent UK membership body for companies working in health information and support. Being certified under the scheme demonstrates our commitment to the …
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1 May
talkhealth meets…Claire Richards, community manager and RA survivor
What’s your role at talkhealth? I’m the Community Manager – so I moderate the forums and make sure everything on our community pages is running smoothly. How long have you lived with rheumatoid arthritis? My RA started 12 years ago …
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29 Apr
talkhealth community’s recommendations for self-isolating week six: living with a chronic condition
Every week, we’re sharing your recommendations for how best to pass the time during this period of social distancing. Many thanks to everyone who has filled in our survey already; if you haven’t had a chance yet, please do take …
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29 Apr
Foods for healthier teeth and hair
We are what we eat. What we eat can impact how we feel, how our skin looks, how we operate. And it can play a big role in how healthy our hair and teeth are. But food can also help …
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22 Apr
talkhealth community’s recommendations for self-isolating week four: home hobbies to keep you busy
Every week, we’re sharing your recommendations for how best to pass the time during this period of social distancing. Many thanks to everyone who has filled in our survey already; if you haven’t had a chance yet, please do take …
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22 Apr
How to eat for your skin
They say that our skin is the best window to our health. While that definitely doesn’t mean that you have acne, for example, you’re less healthy than someone with clearer skin, better over all health may contribute to plumper, brighter …
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22 Apr
Air pollution linked to mental health issues
Air pollution linked to mental health issues
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22 Apr
Silicawater may help reduce bowel inflammation
Silicawater may help reduce bowel inflammation
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22 Apr
Posted in 50+ & life, diabetes, general health, men's health, weight, women's health
16 Apr
talkhealth community’s recommendations for self-isolating week three: how to stave off boredom
Every week, we’re sharing your recommendations for how best to pass the time during this period of social distancing. Many thanks to everyone who has filled in our survey already; if you haven’t had a chance yet, please do take …
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15 Apr
How to prevent backache when you’re working from home
Working from home has become the new norm for many of us – swapping our commutes and desks for sofas and cramped kitchen tables. It’s no wonder that come 2pm, your back is cruncher than a crisp bread and your …
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6 Apr
Three Superfoods You’ll Be Seeing in 2020
“Superfood” is a term that is thrown around very liberally these days, and whether you believe the fad or not, there is no doubt that a healthy and balanced diet is beneficial to everybody. These “superfoods” are extremely nutrient-rich and …
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3 Apr
talkhealth community’s recommendations for self-isolating week one: food
Every week, we’re sharing your recommendations for how best to pass the time during this period of social distancing. Many thanks to everyone who has filled in our survey already; if you haven’t had a chance yet, please do take …
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3 Apr
The best defence against covid-19 ? ??
?????????Is to heal and strengthen your immune system. ?Whether that looks like reversing symptoms of an illness, or beginning to reverse a disease, the immune system is where to start.?There are some simple tips out there to start strengthening your …
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26 Mar
talkhealth meets…Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford, inflammatory bowel disease blogger and founder of #IBDSuperHeroes
What symptoms prompted you to seek help initially? When I was 19, I started suffering from diarrhoea and abdominal cramps that got worse over a period of two weeks. I had visited a GP who had diagnosed me with IBS …
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25 Mar
Alternative ways to stay fit when you can’t leave your house
The secret to getting fit is to use every opportunity to be active. In normal life, that may seem like an easy mantra. You could walk to work, turn your meetings into walk-and-talks, spend your lunch break getting to know …
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25 Mar
25 Mar
Best at-home gym apps / free living room workouts
Beyond going for a walk, jog or cycle, you can’t exercise outside of your home anymore. For those of us who regularly use the gym, that ruling is going to have a big impact on the way we stay healthy …
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24 Mar
How to exercise when your kids are at home all day
Finding time for yourself is always a big ask when you’re a parent. Add on the fact that you now have your children at home with you all day, every day for the foreseeable future and small acts of self-care …
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10 Mar
Aluminium and fluoride in tap water raises risk of dementia – scientific research from Scotland
New scientific research has revealed a greater risk of dementia in people drinking tap water in Scotland loaded with aluminium and fluoride. The research concluded that higher levels of aluminium and fluoride were related to dementia risk in a …
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4 Mar
talkhealth meets…Tracie Miles, information nurse specialist at the Eve Appeal
What’s your role at the Eve Appeal and what made you decide to work there? I run Ask Eve – a free, confidential service where women can call or email in with any question they have on gynaecology. It’s a …
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3 Mar
When You Gotta Go, You Gotta Go : Invisible Illness & Public Toilet Troubles
‘When you gotta go, you gotta go’. Everyone goes, everyone uses a toilet and some of us just happen to go in bags. So what? Why is it still so embarrassing to talk about it? I’ll admit I’m embarrassed just …
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3 Mar
27 Feb
Having trouble getting all your MICRO and MACRO NUTRIENTS cleanly?
?Have you tried MICRO ALGAE??As well as containing Proteins, Lipids, and Carbohydrates, it’s also a powerhouse of Vitamins A C & E, various B Vitamins, and minerals Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, Iron, and Iodine.?THE BENEFITS✔️I use Micro Algae in place of …
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26 Feb
The importance of hydration
Now that exercising has become a social status symbol and there are so many people training for the very first time in their lives just to look good and compete with the “Joneses”, it is interesting to realise how the …
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19 Feb
Stop what you’re doing and get up for a stretch – you may live longer
Many of us office workers turn up to work, make a cuppa, settle down to our computers and three hours later, realise that we’ve not moved an inch. ‘It’s because I’m being productive,’ you tell yourself, ‘I don’t have time …
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12 Feb
5 Tips for Dealing with Aches & Pains from Working Out
No pain, no gain. Right? Well, not exactly. As most health-conscious individuals can attest, a vigorous workout is likely to leave you tired and a little sore after you complete it. And it’s normal to “feel the burn” during a …
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29 Jan
Time to diet!
Now that the excessive party season is over, people are focused on re-boosting themselves to face the rest of the year ahead and get their weight back on track. Some individuals are desperate to get rid of the extra weight, …
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28 Jan
Aspergillosis – a hidden threat
Understanding Aspergillosis. What is Aspergillosis and how is it caused? Aspergillosis is a disease caused by Aspergillus, which is a variety of mould found in the air, soil, rotting plants, leaves and compost. We all breathe in Aspergillus fungal spores …
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5 Jan
How to reach your health goals this year
Whether you’re looking to lose weight, give up smoking, or just try something new, New Year’s Resolutions are tough! According to statistics, most people who set resolutions were likely to give up by 12th January. Here are some tips to …
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2 Jan
Top tips for beating the January blues
January can be a difficult time. Once the festive season is over, there are still two solid months left of dark, cold days to endure. For many of us, January is also a time where we feel our worst, and …
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19 Dec
Pigging out for Christmas
This is everybody’s favourite time of the year when people are merry, bright and over indulge themselves with loads of office, family, friends and street parties going on every single week. It is equally the time for indulgence and over …
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9 Dec
How to detect early signs of mouth cancer
Mouth Cancer is on the increase. Unlike lung cancer or breast cancer, it’s the only major form of the disease that increases in incidence year on year, now accounting for more deaths in the UK than road traffic accidents or …
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2 Dec
Why is sleep so important for health and wellbeing? ??
When the body sleeps, it goes into a deep healing state, helping to repair and recover the body from stress and damage. Not getting enough sleep – over a long period of time – inevitably prevents the body from being …
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29 Nov
How to better look after your health this Christmas
It’s the most wonderful time of year but Christmas can be difficult for those of us with mental and physical health issues. Here are some of our top tips for looking after yourself and making sure you have a merry …
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29 Nov
MHRA seeking views on accessing medicines for women
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is looking to speak to women to discuss the reclassification of medicines used for hormone replacement and oral contraception from prescription-only to medicines that can instead be purchased under the supervision of …
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29 Nov
Healthcare Sector – Top 4 Tips to Succeed in the Industry
These days, more and more eager entrepreneurs are starting a business within the healthcare sector. And for a good reason: the demand for both products and services in the system are always high, making it a highly lucrative industry of …
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26 Nov
Living with Essential Tremor: How to Minimise Symptoms
Living with essential tremor is never easy. If you are looking for a way to minimise your symptoms, read this quick guide. A diagnosis of essential tremor can be life-changing. This neurological condition causes shaking in the hands, head, voice, …
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25 Nov
MS Trust launches new campaign #FairMSCare to highlight the need for more MS specialist nurses
MS Trust has launched a campaign called #FairMSCare, which is aimed at raising awareness of the urgent need for more multiple sclerosis (MS) specialist nurses across the country. Latest figures show us that there are now approximately 130,000 people in …
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25 Nov
Self-compassion and kindness
A conversation I had with a recently arrived graduate in London inspired me to write this blog post. As it happens, this newbie reminded me of how, at some stage, it becomes so easy in London to lose track of …
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18 Nov
How To Reduce The Side Effects of Finasteride
Finasteride is a drug taken to slow down or prevent hair loss. In some cases it has been known to promote hair regrowth, although this is not the ultimate aim for those taking this particular drug. It works by preventing …
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15 Nov
What Happens to Your Body After Quitting Drinking
Regardless of the amount of alcohol you consume, your body will undergo many changes when you quit drinking. Alcohol plays a significant role in many cases of accidents, trauma injuries, and even deaths from homicides, drowning, and burns. Drinking is …
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12 Nov
Key findings of the Health Profile for England report
The Health Profile for England report was published in September 2018 and is a comprehensive report covering life expectancy, major causes of death, mortality trends, child health, inequality in health, wider determinants of health and current health protection issues. The data and …
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7 Nov
Keeping your immune system strong
The colder months have now arrived, and we’re experiencing more colds & flu virus’ ? than ever. ? Although scientists don’t yet understand why we are more susceptible to this in the winter months, we do know that the cold …
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6 Nov
5 effective ways to prevent loneliness this winter
According to a recent study, lonely people who suffer with heart problems are up to three times more likely to die one year after being hospitalised and discharged. However, it’s not just those with heart problems that are affected. Loneliness …
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5 Nov
4 Myths About Ear Infections You Need To Know
What is an ear infection? An ear infection is an infection which can affect any part of the ear. The middle ear is located directly behind the eardrum and this sort of infection is usually caused by trapped bacteria and …
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1 Nov
Flu – the new vaccine that’s good news for older people
Boots starts offering their vaccinations this week. This year there is an improved flu vaccine (which also boosts the immune system for older people) and this is the one we are being offered in the UK this coming winter. This …
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1 Nov
Heart Attacks Affect Women Too
The British Heart Foundation are campaigning for more people to recognise the signs and symptoms of heart attacks in women. Many people have the misconception that heart attacks only happen to men and this has led to thousands of women …
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30 Oct
What does tinnitus sound like?
Can you hear a whistling, buzzing, ringing or hissing in your ears? It could be tinnitus – a condition that affects as many as 30% of people at some point in their lives. Tinnitus is very common and people of …
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28 Oct
Cold and Flu Season Alert– wash your hands!
Autumn has definitely arrived and it is rather beautiful to witness the spectacle of Mother Nature as tree leaves change tones and shades of colour in slow mutation. However, it also poses its own challenges…a lot of wet noses around …
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28 Oct
Ways to raise your Serotonin and feel good hormones for powerful healing and sustained happiness
? Raising and supporting our happiness is one of the most important parts of sustainable wellbeing. Feeling good enables us to break through poor learned habits more easily and to reach higher levels of healing that are sustainable beyond. ? …
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23 Oct
World Menopause Day Twitter Chat Highlights
To mark World Menopause Day, Friday 18 October 2019, we hosted a Menopause Twitter Chat on our @talkhealth Twitter Page. The chat started at 1pm GMT and lasted one hour with a series of five questions. This encouraged lots of …
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17 Oct
Healing yourself from a winter virus or flu ? ?⚠️
? Recently I came down with a dreaded gastrointestinal virus. I’m not one for contracting virus’ normally as I thought my immune health was strong. Turns out I was wrong. I know I haven’t been looking after my health as …
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13 Oct
Pumpkin gnocchi and sage butter
I have been thinking about Halloween recipes this weekend – this is likely to be the last one I post this year. I adore gnocchi but I do find it very filling. It is a dish for a day where …
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10 Oct
YOU ARE ENOUGH ?
? Believe it!!! ? I always used to hear that saying to yourself ‘you are complete’ is a way of helping you to accept yourself for who you are and what you have now. ? We often fail to recognise …
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10 Oct
How to look after your mental health
As today is World Mental Health Day and this week is Mental Health Awareness week, we wanted to share with you a few ways that can really help improve your mental health. Mental health is something that affects lots of …
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8 Oct
How to manage stress when applying for medical interviews
Applying for medical interviews is an incredibly stressful time for junior doctors. You have to find time to prepare for your interview whilst doing long on-call shifts and nights. Modern medical interviews have become viva exams where you can be …
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6 Oct
The Perfect Watercress Soup – low FODMAP
Watercress soup is sublime and tradition in our household means that we have it as a starter every Christmas. I have considered the fact that we can’t use onion – the complete taste profile onion gives to the dish – …
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3 Oct
Why not replace a meal with a healthy homemade shake? ?
? This gives me the nutrients & fuel I need for a busy day, whilst safely reducing my calorie intake to lose a few pounds. – – And it tastes delicious ? – – ? * 1 cup Nut milk …
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2 Oct
The season of sniffles – common causes of breathing difficulties in young children and how to help
Autumn is the prime time for colds, coughs, sneezes and sniffles. As the weather steadily becomes colder and damper, existing breathing issues such as asthma can become unstable and need more careful management. Added to which, infections and viruses such …
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30 Sep
Oral Health
These days there is a lot of emphasis on wellbeing and balance since being healthy and fit have suddenly become a symbol of social status, however there is one area that is sure to be always dismissed – oral health. …
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27 Sep
Non-Dairy Ways to Get Calcium & Improve its Absorption
???????♀️? ? FOODS HIGH IN CALCIUM: – Green Leafy vegetables such as Broccoli, Cabbage, Okra. – Soya Beans. – Tofu. – Nuts. – Fish (esp with small bones you can eat). ? WAYS TO SUPPORT CALCIUM ABSORPTION: * Include these …
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27 Sep
How to overcome autumn anxiety
This week marked the official start to autumn and for many of us, the change in season brings lots of new changes and challenges. The days get shorter, which means less sunlight and vitamin D, and the weather gets colder …
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27 Sep
7 reasons you have brain fog & what to do
Brain fog is a term you may have used before to describe a moment where you forget what you were saying or doing but it could be a symptom of a more serious medical condition. Brain fog can be associated …
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26 Sep
Myths and facts about bladder incontinence – Urological Health campaign
We recently worked with Health Awareness on the 2019 Urological Health campaign. A printed publication was enclosed within every copy of the Guardian newspaper and the content is available online at www.healthawareness.co.uk/urology. The campaign featured exclusive content from key thought …
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20 Sep
Antidepressants, students & mental health care, sugar tax & tea-drinking benefits
Missed out on all the latest health news this week? Catch up now… Most common antidepressant does little to relieve depression symptoms New research suggests that the most common antidepressant actually does little to relieve symptoms of depression. The largest …
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17 Sep
Advocacy at the doctors
“Do something your future self will be thankful for,” -unknown Imagine, two individuals, experiencing similar chronic health issues go to the doctor’s office. The first one roughly explains their symptoms, doesn’t feel prepared, is in a deep desire for relief, …
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16 Sep
Homemade Healthy Ginger Beer
???????? To make your Ginger Beer: – 140g fresh ginger – 4 tablespoons Honey – 3 Lemons or Limes – 1 litre Soda Water – A few sprigs fresh Mint Thanks to @jamieoliver for the recipe, which I slightly tweaked …
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9 Sep
Did you know Meditation supports your gut health and – as a result – your immune health ??♂️
—-?????♀️???—- The gut and mind are connected via the Vegus Nerve, one of the largest nerves in the body. Treat your mind well, and your gut relationship will follow. Treat your gut well, and your mind relationship will follow too. …
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6 Sep
Diet drink risks, suicide rates, vegans & strokes & more
Check out our health roundup, featuring all the latest health news from this week. Two diet drinks a day can increase death risk by 26% Consuming two or more diet drinks a day can increase your chances of dying by …
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4 Sep
Join us for our Eczema Twitter Chat Friday 13 September
To mark World Atopic Eczema Day (14 September) and National Eczema Week (15-22 September) we’re hosting an Eczema Twitter Chat Friday 13 September between 1pm-2pm GMT. We’ll be discussing topics such as eczema triggers, care routines, self-esteem and managing eczema …
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4 Sep
Birthdaying With Chronic Illness / Pain
Pass the party poppers because it’s time to talk birthdays. Although ageing is one thing we all have in common, birthdays are a different experience for everyone, from a time of celebration or another average day, to a time of …
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30 Aug
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 …
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30 Aug
The 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 …
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29 Aug
How 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 …
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28 Aug
Guts 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 …
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27 Aug
95% 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 …
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23 Aug
Heatwave 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 …
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23 Aug
Dealing 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 …
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22 Aug
5 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. …
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21 Aug
Recovery
“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 …
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19 Aug
Daily 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 …
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16 Aug
NHS 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 …
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12 Aug
? 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 …
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9 Aug
Recruitment 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! …
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9 Aug
WHY 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 …
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6 Aug
Look 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 …
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5 Aug
What does abundance mean to you? ???✨??
To me it means knowing we are totally in control of our own health & happiness. ? A mindset that always sees the best in every situation, whether it brings an abundance of joy or teaching us to grow through …
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2 Aug
Birth 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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31 Jul
Vaccinations for travellers, a guide to keeping you well when travelling abroad
Vaccinations are viewed as a necessity of childhood. However, there are many jabs to consider in order to keep us healthy as adults, especially when travelling. The vaccines you need when travelling depend on factors such as your age and …
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30 Jul
Going Vegan? ?
You may already know of the many benefits of going Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Flexitarian; ? To name a few: * Better digestion * Improved metabolism * Improved energy levels * Improved circulation * Healthy weight loss * Improved detoxification ability …
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26 Jul
Supermarkets & obesity, baby health visits, MS scans & more
We hope you enjoyed the hot weather this week and managed to stay safe in the sun. Here are our top health stories for this week. Are supermarkets designed to make us fat? The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) …
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19 Jul
NHS Texting Results, Skin Cancer Rates, Child Mental Health & More
Have you missed out on the health news this week? Catch up now. In other news, we’ve heard the weather is set to turn this weekend so have your umbrellas at the ready! NHS plans to text patients results The …
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17 Jul
Feeling run down? Tired all the time? Running on empty?
Getting really good quality sleep can make an enormous difference to our health and wellbeing. Here are my top ten tips for getting a really good night"s sleep. Some may be surprising!
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15 Jul
SIBO Solutions
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth or SIBO, is a condition that can be minor or have debilitating symptoms. Most commonly, doctors will prescribe a type of antibiotic to eliminate overgrown bacteria. What happens when the patients SIBO arise again after a …
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12 Jul
13 ways to avoid being bitten by these 12 common and not so common culprits
The warmer summer months sees a swell in the insect population of the UK – as we can discover to our cost. Bites and stings can be painful as well as cause a reaction. In some cases a severe one, …
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12 Jul
Cold Water Shock
On a hot day, plunging into a cool pool or the sea may well be a very appealing prospect. However, every year people die from a physiological reaction known as cold water shock. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution campaigns to …
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12 Jul
Alexa health advice, joggers & air pollution, fizzy drinks & cancer & more
In case you’ve missed all the latest health news this week, check out our highlights! Amazon Alexa now offers NHS health advice That’s right, people will soon be able to receive expert health advice from their Amazon Alexa, following a …
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11 Jul
Staying safe around water this summer – a guide for children and their parents
Having fun in the sun during the summer holidays often includes water, be it in a paddling pool, Lido, villa pool, lake, river or the sea. However, whilst it is refreshing to take a dip, staying safe is vital. Sadly, …
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11 Jul
How to Prepare for Festival Season
Whichever festival you’re attending, whether music or literature focused, abroad or in the UK, day-long or spanning a week, the safety risks remain the same… Festivals are exhausting and the late nights, strange food and different living conditions can take …
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9 Jul
Why new ‘breakthrough’ in hair loss technology might not be such a crowning glory…
If you’ve got an interest in hair restoration, or you’re worried about losing your own locks, chances are you saw the news last week announcing a ‘critical breakthrough’ in the fight against hair loss. Newspapers and websites trumpeted a ‘cure …
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3 Jul
RELIEVE IBS-D clinical trial & ContactME-IBS
The RELIEVE IBS-D clinical trial, which is testing the efficacy of the intestinal adsorbent ENTEROSGEL to treat diarrhoea and abdominal pain in patients with Irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhoea (IBS-D) has so far successfully recruited 105 patients. This large Randomised …
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2 Jul
Talking allergies & self-managing them (Ears, Nose & Throat campaign)
We recently worked with Mediaplanet on the 2019 Health Awareness: Ears, Nose & Throat campaign. One of our very own Directors, Catriona Williams discusses how to self-manage allergies and gives guidance on how to tackle allergies in your home. A …
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28 Jun
Heatwave health warning, babies eating too much sugar, cervical cancer decline, eczema & more
Have you missed the latest health news this week? There has been a lot happening and we’ve summarised it all for you here. Have a lovely weekend and make sure you stay safe in the sun. Met office issues health …
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27 Jun
Stop Getting Injured at the Gym! How to Prevent Common Workout Injuries
Go to any gym this time of year and it’ll be packed full of people working hard to get that bikini body. Working out is excellent and should be incorporated into daily routine. It doesn’t just help us look good, …
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27 Jun
Ticks and the Danger of Lyme Disease for you and your dog
All dog walkers should be aware of the dangers of a serious bacterial infection called Lyme disease, which is passed on by ticks to them and their dog. Dogs, cats and humans can all get Lyme disease. Although it’s uncommon …
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27 Jun
Can Alexa Save My Life?
Scientists have recently discovered that Amazon Echo, Alexa and even smartphones could soon be used to identify cardiac arrests in its owners. How? An AI-powered tool which could be installed on smart phones and speakers could detect irregular gasps of …
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27 Jun
New evidence suggests HPV vaccination may eradicate cervical cancer
The success of the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccination shows hope for eradicating cervical cancer in the future. HPV causes most cervical cancers and there are over 100 types. Many women will actually be infected with HPV over the course of …
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21 Jun
Eight-hour working week to reduce mental health issues, breast cancer & alcohol link & more
As the working week comes to an end and the sun appears to be shining again, here is your latest health news roundup for the week of 17 June. Should we be working eight hours a week to reduce mental …
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21 Jun
Leading surgeon warns of the health dangers associated with not warming up before running
Amir Qureshi, a leading Consultant Knee and Limb Reconstruction Surgeon at University Hospital Southampton, has suggested that there is a danger in the number of runners failing to warm up before running. He said that the rise in activities such …
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19 Jun
Strokes can happen to anyone at any age, what causes them, how to spot them and what to do
A stroke (or CVA Cerebral Vascular Accident) is a disturbance to the blood flow of the brain caused by a blockage or bleed in one of the blood vessels supplying the brain. Blockages to the brain are a lot more …
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18 Jun
Why does Gastrointestinal Problems Affect Mostly Women
Ask any woman if she has had chronic digestive problems in her life. The answers will most likely be positive rather than her male counterpart. According to the International Gastrointestinal Disorders,” A significant proportion – 35% to 40% – of …
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14 Jun
How to improve your health by going outdoors, student & mental health concerns, tattoo infections & more
In the same week that Boris Johnson appears to be in the lead to become our next Prime Minister and half of the UK was flooded from the rain, find out all the latest health updates in our latest health …
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14 Jun
The Heart of the Matter – everything you need to know about heart health for British Heart Week 2019
British Heart Week 2019 takes place from 7th to 15th June. To mark this event we offer a round up of all our heart health articles. From performing CPR to keeping your blood pressure in check, to dealing with a …
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11 Jun
What’s causing your cough?
Coughing is a natural reflux that helps keep your airways clear. In this post, we’ll be taking a look at some of the common causes of a lingering cough. While having a cough is quite normal and usually nothing to …
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7 Jun
Rosacea & exercise, constipation, sleep patterns & more
Missed out on all the latest health news this week? We have all the latest health stories for you to catch up now. Can a workout improve your skin condition? Have you been struggling to make it to the gym? …
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3 Jun
Trauma in childhood can affect your health
In the mid 90s a team of researchers from a private healthcare company in America made a startling discovery. They asked over 17,000 people about their experiences of abuse and trauma in childhood, and followed them over 15 years. They …
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31 May
GP Surgery Closes, Ultra-processed Food Risks, Dating Apps & Weight & More
Have you missed the latest health news this week (27-31 May)? Don’t miss out, catch up on all the health headlines now. GP surgery closures in UK hit all-time high An investigation by the medical website Pulse has found 138 …
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28 May
Sepsis: Life-Threatening Yet Difficult to Spot
Sepsis is responsible for 52,000 deaths in the UK each year. A distressing 250,000 people contract the condition, which can have life changing implications; such as amputations, internal organ failure and brain damage. Why has sepsis been in the news? …
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28 May
Support for Carers
Unpaid carers are a lifeline to those they look after and are of huge benefit to society as a whole. A staggering 7 million of us in the UK are carers and so the relief to NHS services is truly …
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28 May
Low-FODMAP
“Mindful eating is eating with intention while paying attention.” – Katie Konersman RD, CDE If you are present in the digestive health community or simply into diets, you might have heard of something called the Low-FODMAP Diet. The diets abbreviation …
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23 May
Advice & guidance for living with Accidental Bowel Leakage
Do you have embarrassing bowel leakages? Bladder and Bowel UK estimates that 1 in 10 adults will have some form of bowel control problem at some point in their lives. This chronic condition can be very upsetting and embarrassing and …
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22 May
The Financial Benefits of Quitting Smoking
It’s a habit that many of us want to be rid of, however, according to the latest NHS statistics, almost 15% of adults in the UK are still classified as smokers. It’s no doubt an incredibly tough habit to kick, …
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21 May
Why bank holidays are so dangerous and 14 tips for safer DIY!
The bank holidays in May are the traditional time to undertake longer home or garden improvement projects. You have the extra day, the weather is better and there is work to be done to ensure your home – and in …
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17 May
Acne drug, mental health at work, dementia & more
Have you missed all the latest health news this week (13-17 May)? Don’t miss out, catch up on all the health headlines now! Will this arthritis joint pill cut heart attack risk by a fifth? A pill for arthritis can …
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15 May
Healthy Fasting for Ramadan 2019
There are 2.8 million Muslims in Britain and many will be following Ramadan, a month-long fast. To ensure you remain healthy when fasting, it is sensible to plan ahead and understand how fasting can affect your health. Read on for …
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15 May
Do I need my tonsils removed?
Many people who suffer from tonsillitis frequently ask if they need their tonsils removing. This is done by tonsillectomy – a surgical procedure which involves removing the tonsils. The recommended treatment for tonsillitis depends on its severity, how often it …
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15 May
Why I Support the Government Stance on Textured Breast Implants
In April this year, amid a growing global clamour, the UK Government’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) announced that it has no plans to ban ‘macrotextured’ breast implants, or breast implants with polyurethane-coated surfaces. And in spite of …
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15 May
Take part in our World IBD Day Twitter Chat!
World IBD Day takes place on 19 May each year and encourages a worldwide conversation that unites all those who are living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, known as inflammatory bowel diseases. Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) affects more than …
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10 May
Royal mental health text line, wine & sore throats, pollution & more
In the same week that Meghan Markle gave birth to baby Archie, you may have missed all the latest health news. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Check out the top health news stories for this week, 6 May. William, …
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8 May
The Food Standards Agency backs mandatory full ingredient labelling for pre-packed food
As food allergy is becoming a bigger issue, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has advised that more information should be provided on pre-packed food to give consumers greater confidence in the food they are eating. The board has also set …
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8 May
How to relieve sinus pain naturally
Sinus pain and pressure can be an unpleasant experience that affects many people, often caused by the common cold or seasonal allergies. The good news is that there are plenty of things you can do to help relieve the pain. …
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8 May
Living with Depression
Depression is a severe mental disorder and usually is not taken very seriously. For the majority, depression is almost the same thing as being sad. However, a person with depression knows the difference. Living with depression is one of the …
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7 May
Why Dog Owners Should Learn First Aid
Why dog owners should learn first aid For many people, their dog truly is their most loyal companion and best friend. As a dog owner, you are fully responsible for the health of your furry friend, just as you are …
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7 May
Teenagers and First Aid
Teenagers are risk takers! Teach them first aid Teenagers and young people are the most likely to push boundaries and take risks. Rather than restricting their freedom, why not equip them with the skills and confidence to help each other …
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6 May
Orecchiette con Cima de rape – Low FODMAP
This recipe was in a newspaper supplement but wasn’t really Low FODMAP friendly so I decided to give it an update and make it suitable for those with food intolerances. It is a traditional Puglian recipe using broccoli tops (Cima …
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3 May
Coffee & Cancer, Blood Pressure Checks, Dementia Research & More
If you’ve missed out on all the latest health news this week (29th April) then take a look at our round-up of this week’s top stories! Diet rich in coffee, fruit & vegetables could cut cancer risk A new study …
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1 May
How I got my asthma diagnosis
I started smoking at the age of 9. Yes, I am very ashamed of it now but we all know that peer pressure has far more influence than it’s given credit for. I smoked all through school, college and into …
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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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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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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
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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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
5 Common STD Signs & Symptoms
STDs hold the rare distinction of being both extremely common and deeply misunderstood. Indeed, while sexually transmitted infections occur frequently, many people don’t know the signs and symptoms associated with these conditions. The good news is, modern medicine has made …
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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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28 Mar
Apple Watch ECG, Tampon Tax Fund, Wine Cancer Risks & More
Have you not had time to catch up on all the latest health news this week, 29th March? Don’t worry! We’ve summarised some of the key stories for you. Drinking one bottle of wine causes the same cancer risks as …
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26 Mar
Listen To Your Body – It Knows What It’s Talking About
Many things contributed to my recovery from ME. Many, many things actually: Getting the nutrition and supplements right to support my body in starting to fire up the processes that it had forgotten how to do properly Protecting my weak …
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22 Mar
Concussion and Head Injuries in Football
Concussion within professional English football and its long-term effects is something that’s been talked about by sporting bodies, players and spectators for years: however, it’s still happening all too much. No official statistics on concussion rates in football are released, …
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21 Mar
How to know if your prostate is infected
Prostates are usually talked about in relation to cancer, and whilst this is the most common cancer in men – affecting roughly 1 in 8 men – it is not the only medical problem that your prostate could face. Prostatitis …
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20 Mar
Natasha’s parents campaign for better food labelling
Following the death of their daughter, who had severe allergies and died after eating a baguette sandwich containing sesame seeds baked into the dough, Nadim and Tanya Ednan-Laperouse are campaigning for full food labelling on all pre-packaged food sold to …
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14 Mar
A&E Waiting Times, Prostate Cancer Treatment, Cholesterol & More
If you’ve not had time to catch up on all the latest health news this week (11th March), we’ve summarised some of the key stories for you. A new drug to lower cholesterol A new type of drug, called Bempedoic …
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13 Mar
What is ‘healthy’ when you’re chronically ill?
It has been almost eight years since I first started feeling unwell. This was a something that niggled me at first but would go on to engulf my life at the ripe age of 22. I’ve written about my diagnosis …
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4 Mar
Health round up – Parkinson’s, autism & anorexia, vitamin D and more!
If you’ve not had time this week (1 March 2019) to read the health news, we’ve summarised some of the key stories for you. Radical Parkinson’s treatment Researchers have tested a radical treatment for people with Parkinson’s. The treatment delivers …
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21 Feb
Eczema- Medication update
Hi All, I hope all is well and everyone is recovering from the busy festive fun. I would like to give a quick update on my medication which was prescribed by my dermatologist. Well, I really struggled with the steroids …
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18 Feb
An Introduction to The Drake Foundation
Talk Health Partnership An Introduction to The Drake Foundation Whilst rules are in place in sports to protect players from head injuries, collisions are inevitable in both content and non-contact sports, such as rugby and football. And it’s not …
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15 Feb
A&E waiting times, hip & knee replacements and sleep
In this week’s health news (15 February 2019) we cover A&E waiting times, knee and hip replacement research and brains of early risers and night owls. A&E waiting times at worst level for 15 years Waiting times in A&E departments …
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13 Feb
“Be-friend your mind, be-friend your life: mindfulness and self-care”
1 in 5 people in the developed world live with chronic pain. 1 in 3 live with a long-term health condition (LTC). 2 out of 3 adults will experience mental illness over their lifetime. Advances in acute medical care are …
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12 Feb
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Never Enough: The Narcissist’s Insatiable Curse If you have gotten to know a person with narcissism, you are bound to recall how you felt during and after your interactions with them. Not all narcissists are alike. But the term does …
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7 Feb
Kidney Cancer: Is it easy to spot the symptoms?
Every year, nearly 8,500 people are diagnosed with kidney cancer and more than 3,500 people die from the disease. It is one of the most common types of cancer in the country but how easy is it to spot …
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4 Feb
World Cancer Day 2019: global cancer experts call for urgent action to improve early cancer detection
Today, 4 February 2019, is World Cancer Day. Today’s focus is based on highlighting the need for urgent action to increase early stage cancer detection, screening, and diagnosis to significantly improve cancer patients’ chances of survival. Taking place under the theme of ‘I Am and I Will’, today’s World Cancer Day led by the Union for International Cancer …
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1 Feb
Cancer screening, social prescribing & antibiotic resistance
This week in health – 1 February 2019 This week one of the main stories has been about social prescribing. We also cover what might happen within in the NHS with a no deal Brexit. And cancer screening backlog and …
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31 Jan
Slimming Down: How to Lose Weight without Working Out
When it boils down to it, losing weight is about losing calories. It is a simple idea, but it is not something that most people can achieve quickly. It might surprise you, but more often than not it is the …
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30 Jan
Five ways to boost your Qi or body energy
The concept of Qi – body energy that is stored in the blood – is a fundamental aspect of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Massaging your meridians – the paths through which Qi flows – to improve their fluidity will boost …
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24 Jan
What Every Woman Should Know About the Menopause
Menopause is still a taboo subject, leaving women feeling ill-informed and unsupported. I have worked in Women’s Health for several years and yet 3 years ago as I started experiencing my first symptoms, I realised I knew very little about …
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19 Jan
When is a headache something more serious?
Headaches are a symptom of pain that occurs anywhere in the region of the head or neck. Most of the time, headaches are not anything to worry about and will simply go away on their own. You can usually help …
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17 Jan
How to have a healthier commute
A daily commute can sometimes take a toll on your physical and mental health. In this post for talkhealth, I will be sharing some helpful tips on how to have a healthier and happier commute. Be more active If your …
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17 Jan
Head lice: what you need to know
Head lice made headlines after Labour MP Emma Hardy suggested changes made to NHS guidelines “threatens an epidemic of head lice in our schools” in parliamentary debate at the end of last year. The guidance published by NHS England in …
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