Healthy hearing is something we often take for granted until it’s gone. In this article we’ll look at the causes and symptoms of hearing loss, as well as how to ensure you’re listening to safe noise levels to minimise damage to your ears. We then cover some other common ear problems and how you can
In light of recent new reports, some people are concerned over how to react in the unlikely event of an acid attack. Although incidents are still rare, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of acid attacks taking place in recent months. The National Police Chiefs’ Council has reported over 400 acid attacks or attacks
There are many simple ways to improve your mental health, all of which are easy to access and open to everyone, young and old. Recent studies have considered links between arts, craft and mental health. Much like the connections found between play and mental health, the results have been positive. Craft And Mental Health –
There are many common skin conditions that can cause pain and discomfort. A skin condition can be a concern to the sufferer, particularly if the problem is in a visible place like the face or hands. As well as a decrease in self-confidence and anxiety, a skin condition could also be a sign of
Many people will embark on a healthy eating regime when they feel it is time for them to lose weight. However, healthy eating has so many more benefits than just helping us lose or maintain our weight. Healthy eating is a good way to practice self-care and to fuel our bodies correctly for all
Efforts to prevent the number of people contracting HIV are paying off, as the UK achieves global targets set by the UN earlier this year. With HIV diagnoses falling, it’s great to see the efforts to tackle HIV numbers are working. While any decrease in…
In a bid to cut costs on the number of unnecessary prescriptions issued each year, the NHS will be phasing out the issue of ‘low priority’ prescriptions for items such as silk undergarments and some other kinds of medication and items. Curbing prescriptions could save…
What Do Declining Fertility Rates Mean?
The number of children being born is going down, according to the latest figures. Fertility rates all over the world are showing a ‘remarkable decline’, leaving some countries facing the possibility of having an insufficient number of children to sustain their populations. It’s come as…
Why A Healthy Weight Is Important For Life
Maintaining a healthy weight has long been advised for living a healthy life. However, new research has shown that being either underweight or overweight could knock four years off your life expectancy. Maintaining a healthy BMI could be the best way to lower your risk…
Preventing Type 2 Diabetes With Self-Care
The cost of treating diabetes in the UK is growing, costing the NHS in England up to £1 billion a year. Nearly 1 in 20 prescriptions are for type 2 diabetes treatment. There are almost 3.7 million people who have been diagnosed with type 2…
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