How much is too much?
Is it possible to have too much of a good thing? It’s not uncommon for us to think more of a good thing is always better, but sometimes you can have too much: Drinking water – Two litres a...
Read moreTop Tips on Tick Removal and Prevention
Ticks are small spider-like creatures that are mainly found in woodland and heath areas. Peak seasons for ticks in the UK is between March and June, and again from August to November, but there is still a risk of picking them up...
Read moreMore Flavour, Less Salt!
Britons are being urged to ‘put away the salt shaker’ and get creative in the kitchen to give their heart a healthy boost. Eating too much salt may raise your blood pressure, and having high blood pressure increases your risk...
Read moreProstate cancer awareness: risk factors, symptoms and diagnosis
Every year in the UK, more than 47,500 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer – that’s 129 males every day. One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. However, the good news is that in many cases...
Read morePelvic pain in women: Causes, symptoms and when to see a GP
One in six women of childbearing age have experienced pelvic pain in the last few months, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). It’s a very common condition and not just a minor inconvenience, it can interfere with daily...
Read moreThe bittersweet facts about sugar
Sugar has a bittersweet reputation when it comes to health. Sugar occurs naturally in all foods that contain carbohydrates, such as fruits and vegetables, grains, and dairy. Consuming whole foods that contain natural sugar is okay. Plant foods also...
Read moreHeadache vs. migraine – what’s the difference?
The term headache disorder encompasses a wide variety of nervous system conditions that cause painful symptoms in the head. Headache disorders include headaches and migraine. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), headache disorders affect approximately 50% of adults around...
Read moreHow to make your diet work when you’re working from home
The importance of establishing a meal routine when working from home. We are living in unprecedented times, where we find ourselves indoors most of the time. Even for the most resilient of us, it is likely that there will...
Read moreHealth benefits of Vitamin D and how it can help minimise the effects of Coronavirus
Although medical professionals and nutritionists have long known about the link between vitamin D and healthy bones, it was not considered very important until a few years ago. Now we know that vitamin D deficiency can not only lead...
Read moreTop tips for new vegans this ‘Veganuary’
Adopting a vegan diet has become more popular these last few years. According to the Vegan Society, the number of vegans quadrupled between 2014 and 2019 in the UK. When asked why they were doing this, people responded that...
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