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 […]
The number of people living with dementia worldwide is set to treble by 2050, according to a new analysis reported by www.bbc.co.uk. Alzheimer’s Disease International says 44 million people live with the disease, but that figure will increase to 135 million by 2050. In the UK, dementia research receives one […]
As it is “Movember” we have been keen to bring some awareness to Men’s health issues on our blog this month. Sometimes just having another man’s perspective on a health issue can help men to manage the embarrassment or shame they feel if their impression is that the illness carries a […]
