Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common neurological condition in young adults in the UK, affecting around 100,000 people. There are three main types of MS: Relapsing remitting MS Secondary progressive MS Primary progressive MS About the Disease MS is a condition of the central nervous system (the brain and […]
The menopause is sometimes known as the ‘change of life’ and is marked by the ending of menstruation (when a woman’s periods stop). A woman’s periods do not usually stop suddenly. They generally become less frequent, the odd period is missed and then they stop altogether. When it Happens In […]
Keeping cool when temperatures reach record highs isn’t just about comfort. Dangerously high temperatures can result in heat-related illnesses ranging from heat cramps to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The following tips can help you keep cool all summer long. Alter your pattern of outdoor exercise to take advantage of […]
Depression is a serious illness. Health professionals use the words depression, depressive illness or clinical depression to refer to it. It is very different from the common experience of feeling unhappy, miserable or fed up for a short period of time. When you are depressed, you may have feelings of […]
