I have been the same clothing size for around 10 years. It bothers me intermittently and I will halfheartedly take up Slimming World or Couch to 5K, but it hasn’t ever been something that’s constantly at the forefront of my mind. Lately though I’ve been more conscious not of my
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4 Reasons Why You Would Need a CT Scan of Your Abdomen
The Computed Tomography scan is more commonly known as a CT or CAT scan. It’s a medical diagnostic test that shows many images of the inside of the body like a conventional x-ray. The images are of a cross section of the human body and can be reformatted to multiple
Continue readingHow parenting can affect your health
Many people know that parenting is a challenging time. Whether raising an infant, a toddler or a teenager, the role you play as a parental figure has significant implications on your health. Raising a child is a very stressful responsibility and can have huge demands on your energy levels. These
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Reducing stress: 7 simple steps to relaxation
There are many signs to look for if you or someone you know is suffering from stress. There’s the physical symptoms of tiredness and headaches, but emotional and behavioural indicators such as increased anger, sadness and anxiety are also prevalent in identifying stress. If you, or someone you’re close to,
Continue readingCaring for the Elderly: Health and Safety Challenges for the Workers
Healthcare industry is one of the fastest growing sectors, but like every profession out there, it has its fair share of risks and challenges. And these become more complex when you care for the elderly, whether you do it at their home or at a senior care facility. As a
Continue readingSolving Common Eyesight Problems
Eyesight and vision problems are quite common, with most of us experiencing them at least once in a lifetime. Our eyes are complex organs so even if minute disruptions occur in the cornea, retina or lenses, our vision can be affected and we may suffer from eyesight problems. The good
Continue readingCarbon Monoxide Awareness Month: Win a Nest Protect Fire and Smoke Alarm (RRP £109)
This is a paid collaboration. We are hopefully all aware by now of the need to have fitted, working smoke alarms in our homes. People know the risks of house fires and we take proper precautions against them. We check our alarms routinely and we maintain them as required. Something that
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Don’t Worry, Be Happy: Managing Stress When You Have a Family
In today’s high-pressure modern world, it is more important than ever that you take proper steps to manage stress. This is especially true if you have a family, as kids can pick up on the pressure you are experiencing and react negatively to it. Not only this, study after study
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Caring For Yourself When Working In Care
If you are a care worker, you will know just how stressful this line of work can be. Even though caring for people might come completely natural to you, when you have to do it in a professional environment, it can actually lead to a lot of stress. In fact,
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The Wonders Of Regular Workouts: All The Motivation You Need To Get Moving
We all know that exercise is good for us, but do you actually know why? If somebody asked you to list the benefits of working out on a regular basis, how many bullet points could you provide? We often associate exercise with weight loss, but being active isn’t just about
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