Scientists have discovered crucial new information about how a foetus develops which could explain why very premature babies suffer low blood pressure and other health problems. It is well-known that babies born before 32 weeks of pregnancy often suffer from dehydration, a drop in blood pressure and even death in some cases. The team found […]
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I’m happy to be open about the fact that I have incurable lung cancer and I’m also the medical director of Public Health England. I can’t entirely separate the two but this blog is more about my personal take on living and dying and I’m not speaking on behalf of PHE. I’m 54 years old […]
Most people know that Raynaud’s affects fingers and toes, but the circulatory disorder can also cause painful nipples, as one female medic found out when she started breast feeding. I started suffering from painful hands and feet during cold snaps in my late teens and early 20s, but despite the fact I was studying medicine, […]
Around 10 million people in the UK suffer from Raynaud’s disease, which affects blood circulation, causes some areas of the body, such as fingers and toes, to feel numb or cold in response to changes in temperature or stress. It doesn’t usually cause serious problems, but some people may feel a great deal of pain […]
The perennial outrage over emergency winter pressure in NHS hospitals is now subsiding. As usual, we have seen the blame game and finger-wagging headlines about the failure to prepare. Emergency cash injections ensue, which of course is just fire-fighting money, while recommendations and solutions seem to be ignored. A year later we do it all […]
When it comes to attaining our fitness goals, our willpower only seems to last a few weeks. According to the Fitness Industry Association, about 12% of gym memberships are signed in January, but the numbers fall drastically in February. So why does this happen and why can’t we keep up a regular schedule when it […]
Fitness classes are not what they used to be (thankfully). Take inspiration from this Pathe Women’s PT film. […]
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People choose to exercise at different times of day for different reasons – a lunchtime workout may fit into your schedule or you may meet up with friends at the gym after work – but training first thing in the morning is best, according to British Wrestling Champion, Keith McNiven, and here’s why. 1. IT’S […]
If you were one of the thousands who started New Year with a dip in the chilly waters of the sea or in the Serpentine in London’s Hyde Park, you already know what a magical experience it is to swim in muted winter light, with sparkling frost on the ground. As an all-year-round outdoor swimmer […]
We all like to over indulge at Christmas and most of us can get away with feasting on delicious turkey, mince pies, brandy cream and champagne. The average person eats around a whopping 5,240 calories on Christmas Day, including a lot of fat. Most of us can get away with it. But overeating is dangerous […]