Millions of people are affected by dementia and Alzheimer’s every year. These conditions affect the memory and are mainly suffered by older people. At present, there is no cure, but research is ongoing to find ways of preventing dementia. While most of the risk factors are out of your control, there are some things you
Many people suffer from asthma, and with the right care and treatment, those with the condition can lead normal, healthy lives. Self-care is vital when living with asthma to enable you to prevent attacks as much as possible. It’s also important to know what to do if an attack were to happen. With young people
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 of various health conditions, especially as you go past the
Today is National No Smoking Day and the objective as always is to encourage people to give up smoking, not only for the day, but for good. According to the British Heart Foundation (BHF), who run the campaign, there are currently 10 million smokers in the UK and 100,000 people who die every year from
World Blood Donor Day: Who Can Donate?
June 14th is World Blood Donor Day (WBDD). This global event provides an opportunity to raise awareness of the need for regular blood donations while thanking people who have already donated. Figures from the NHS reveal that the trust needs over 200 000 new donors each year to meet…
How Carers Can Stay Healthy and Connected
Today, many unpaid carers are not receiving the advice and support they need. Some people don't even realise they're classed as carers, even though they are solely responsible for another person's wellbeing. Taking place between 10-16 June 2019, Carers Week aims to raise awareness for…
Cervical Cancer Screening Tests: Why You Shouldn't Put Yours Off
The 10th-16th of June marks Cervical Cancer Awareness Week, an important annual campaign to improve and raise awareness of women's health issues. While many women feel anxious about attending these appointments, cervical cancer screening saves lives, so putting them off can have dangerous health implications.…
Diabetes Week: The Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2
Diabetes Week is an annual campaign that raises awareness of Diabetes and helps fund vital research. The condition is on the rise in the UK, with approximately 3.8 million people now diagnosed. It’s estimated that almost 1 million people are also living with undiagnosed type 2 diabetes, bringing…
Tourettes: What Are the Treatment Options?
One of the most common yet misunderstood disorders around the world is Tourette's syndrome, also known as ‘TS’. TS is a neurological disorder that can be identified through various symptoms, also known as tics. Tics can take relatively mild, uncomplicated forms or they can be…
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