Helping someone with any health concerns can be a daunting task. Some conditions can be more likely to occur than others, too. However, record numbers of people were at risk of type 2 diabetes in 2020, with obesity rates growing alongside. It’s safe to assume that things haven’t fared much better since then. Lockdowns may...

Cardiologists are trained, medical professionals. Their speciality lies within caring for those who have heart problems. It could be heart disease, heart valve disease or coronary artery disease. They can perform tests and offer treatments to help treat a person’s heart condition. In the UK, approximately 7.6 million people live with either circulatory or heart disease. Seeking...

First, I need to start by saying it is absolutely okay NOT to be okay. We read that a lot and it is a huge improvement on a few decades ago when people felt they needed to always pretend,however dire they may be feeling that they were okay. After all we have not been a...

As covid restrictions lift and the opportunity to travel returns, countries are opening their borders, which means more people are flying again, whether it be for pleasure or for work. Health expert April Mayer from Amerisleep, reveals tips from frequent and experienced travelers on how to sleep better in the sky. Do I need a flight pillow? Investing...

Mental health problems are experienced differently by everyone and are therefore subjective, but there are some methods that have been shown to help us address and manage our feelings, and also help us to feel more positive about the future. Lockdown allowed many of us to take up new hobbies and pursue existing interests, but...

Valentine's Day is here and it's time to show a little extra love to the special people in our lives. But what about the most important person of all? Yourself! Whether you're single or taken, it's important to pamper yourself with the same kind of love and kindness that you'd shower on anyone else. Here...

The word settle has a couple of different meanings – paying a debt or due OR reaching an agreement of some sort. I’m referring to the latter but with a very specific content in mind namely the agreements we reach with ourselves. I started thinking about this after I read a particular quote ‘You get...

The start of the New year is often a time for reflection and future planning – perhaps even some resolutions, which let’s be honest might last until February, or not even that long! This year sees us still in periods of uncertainty where planning can be hard and disappointments may need to be faced but...

Ditching the alcohol over January has become an increasing trend over the past few years. We’ve asked our health experts to explore the benefits of saying no to alcohol this month… 1. Shed the post-Christmas food baby Research led by the University of Sussex, looked at over 800 people participating in Dry January and revealed...