Scientific evidence points to five steps that we can take to improve our mental wellbeing. If you give them a try, you may feel happier, more positive and able to get the most from your life. Your mental health is important. Some mental illnesses, such as depression and anxiety, are […]
Many people suffer from persistent complaints, such as dizziness or pain, that do not appear to have an obvious cause. They are termed “medically unexplained symptoms” when doctors cannot find any disease or problem with the body that would otherwise account for the symptoms. This doesn’t mean the symptoms are […]
Most of us worry about our health from time to time. But for some people, this worry never goes away and becomes a problem in itself. Health anxiety (hypochondria) is obsessive worrying about your health, usually to the point where it causes great distress and affects your ability to function […]
Breast-feeding babies may not actually have the wide-ranging long term health outcomes we think it does, according to new research published in the journal Social Science & Medicine and reported on www.independent.co.uk Dr Cynthia Colen, a sociology professor at Ohio State University in the US, looked for the first time […]
At this time of the year it is quite likely that you are going to find yourself coming down with a cold or bout of flu. The problem with this is that it seems there is nothing the medical profession can do to help. We’ve all be told to keep […]
The brilliant thing about having January behind you is that by now you have probably come to terms with the fact you broke all of your new years resolutions by the 2nd and are ready to set some realistic expectations about getting healthier. One of the reasons we statistically don’t keep our […]
During our research in new health news we came across a really interesting article written by Michelle Roberts the health editor of BBC news online. She reported that new research has revealed that scientists believe drinking too much alcohol could set off a chain of reactions in the body that makes […]
People with worries about their health, especially those over 60, should seek help quickly, according to NHS England.A new eight-week campaign – called The Earlier, The Better – is aimed at reducing “unnecessary” hospital stays. Last year a review warned of a rise in avoidable emergency hospital admissions and NHS […]
A recent report featured on www.bbc.co.uk/news/health suggests that previous estimates that calculated half the UK population will be obese by 2050 actually “underestimate” the problem. The National Obesity Forum said Britain was in danger of surpassing the prediction contained in a 2007 report. The lobbying group is calling for hard-hitting […]
Happy New Year everyone! Yes it is that time of year when we all start with our resolutions and plans to be healthier, wealthier and happier this year. But so often we fail at the first hurdle. So, with the help of a great article on www.prevention.com here are 5 New […]
