Posts Tagged ‘Lifestyle’

As we age, it’s natural for our joints and bones to deteriorate and lose strength. Whilst this is a common problem for many, there are things that can be done to keep bones and joints strong and fight off bone thinning diseases like osteoporosis. We’ve outlined a few top tips to keep you fighting fit.…

The nationwide lockdown period has meant we’re all having to make major adjustments to daily life, halting normal social interaction and bringing on a variety of different emotions. During a time where going out and interacting with others is significantly limited, many people find that feelings of anxiety, stress or depression become stronger or more…

Being under stress doesn’t just impact on your psychological health, it is also a risk factor for developing common physical problems too. For example, it can make your heart health suffer, leading to gut disorders and triggering back pain. ‘If you’re told you have a medical problem that is stress-related you may feel your problems…

If you can hear persistent high-pitched ringing, whirring, whining or buzzing noises inside your head and no one else can – you may have tinnitus. ‘It’s an incredibly common condition estimated to affect around 10-15 per cent of the population and around half of those affected (7-8 per cent of the population) will consult their…

Do you wake at night with tingling, aching hands? This could be a sign of carpal tunnel syndrome.  Carpal Tunnel Symptoms Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome usually come on gradually but occasionally start very quickly. Patients describe intermittent ‘pins and needles’ in some, or all of the fingers supplied by the nerve, often at night. Driving,…

What you do in the time leading up to surgery can have a considerable impact on your recovery and long term health. Patients can learn the important steps to take when preparing for surgery in a newly released video by The Royal College of Anaesthetists. The informative video guides patients on a journey, starting with how your…

More than half a million people with diabetes in the UK are estimated to be undiagnosed. A further 11 million people are believed to be at risk of developing the disease. There are two types of diabetes: type 1 where the body suddenly stops producing insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels and type 2 where the body…

Summer is viewed as the classic hay fever season – with both grass and tree pollen causing allergic symptoms, but actually autumn has its own set of allergy triggers too. ‘Autumn is the start of a whole new season of allergic hazards including mould spores and weed pollen,’ says Amena Warner, allergy nurse adviser with…

Autumn is notorious as the season of colds and flu. As the days get darker, we tend to feel a bit more rundown and tired than usual, which is when cold weather bugs can strike. Luckily, there are many ways to fend off autumn viruses and colds, and keep your immune system fighting fit during the…