Mothers say they suffer from “mum guilt” and are too ashamed to ask for help for fear of looking like a failure. This was the shared experience voiced by mums and dads at BBC 5 live’s #mumtakeover which aimed to be an honest and intimate conversation about parenting and mental […]
Dog owners have a lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease or other causes, a study of 3.4 million Swedes has found. The results opened researchers up to suggestions that owning a dog may protect people from cardiovascular disease by increasing their social contact or wellbeing, or by changing the […]
People across the UK will wake up having gained an hour’s sleep on Sunday morning, as the clocks go back heralding darker evenings and shorter days. But how much do we know about sleep and its impact on our lives, from our health and mood, to how long we’ll live? […]
There was a thought provoking article on www.bbc.co.uk and we thought we would share it with you. They report that at any one time, a sixth of the population in England aged 16 to 64 have a mental health problem, according to statistics body NHS Digital. Whether it is family […]
Millions of sweet-toothed men could be making themselves anxious and depressed by consuming too much sugar, a study suggests. A new study has reported that high sugar diets can be linked to a heightened depression risk in men. Research found that men who consumed more than 67g of sugar per […]
Britain is facing a public crisis over addiction to prescribed medicine, according to the head of a leading drugs charity. The number of people seeking help for dependency is said to have soared and specialists say stories about celebrity addiction are a warning to us all. In the wake of […]
With the holiday season upon us and summer holidays offering a much needed break from daily life, many forsake their nutrition during this time. To counteract the fruity drinks served poolside and the carbs at barbecues, nutritionists reveal the ways to have a memorable vacation but in a healthy way. […]
We came across a great article this week from the co-founder of John’s Campaign on a new parliamentary report that confirms the profoundly beneficial role of the arts in helping people with dementia. After two years of evidence gathering, roundtables and discussions with service users, health and social care professionals, […]
Young people are turning to cosmetic procedures such as botox and dermal fillers as a result of social media pressure, according to a report. The study by the Nuffield Council on Bioethics says government must protect people from an unregulated industry. The report also condemns makeover apps and online plastic […]
Have you noticed the scale is creeping up for seemingly no reason? Perhaps you’re more tired than normal or need to wear three layers at all times because you’re constantly freezing? These are all signs of an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). On the flip side, an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) is marked by […]
