Pregnancy can be an exciting time for new parents, but for many it brings many worries. There are some adaptations to first aid that are good to know if you or someone you know is pregnant. 1. ChokingIf a heavily pregnant person is choking, first see if they are able to cough and clear the […]
Can a Home Gym Nurture a Fit Fam? Since the pandemic lockdown, home gyms have become fairly commonplace with homeowners carving out their own fitness studios in spare bedrooms, basements or garage spaces. Having an at-home fitness area comes with huge advantages from flexible workouts and saving on gym memberships to having the freedom to […]
Accidents and injuries often occur at home: It is critical that you know how to give immediate first aid if someone is injured or taken ill. Prompt and appropriate first aid saves lives, prevents injuries and illnesses worsening and can also reduce pain and scarring. This article explores the most common minor injuries and explains […]
People who live with social anxiety could be given a helping hand to deal with their stress by the power of good vibrations, new research suggests. Computing scientists and psychologists from the University of Glasgow have worked with socially anxious people to prototype a series of handheld ‘comfort objects’ in a research study. The study […]
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Children frequently bang their heads and it is difficult to tell whether or not they have done any serious damage. Although, most head injuries are not serious and simply result on a bump or bruise. However, severe or repeated head injuries can cause damage to the brain. Most blows to the head result in injury to the scalp […]
What is an allergic reaction and how common are they? An allergic reaction occurs when the body’s immune system reacts inappropriately in response to the presence of a substance that it wrongly perceives as a threat. The body doesn’t react to the irritant directly, but to the histamine released by cells damaged through the immune […]
Battling the Demons Within: The Top 5 Hardest Drugs to Quit and the Perils of Withdrawal: In the relentless struggle against drug abuse and addiction, some substances pose a particularly formidable challenge to those trying to break free. The journey to quit an addictive substance is met with severe withdrawal symptoms, creating barriers that demand […]
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With Ramadan 2024 expected to begin around 10th March, the British Nutrition Foundation are highlighting the importance of eating well to support health during the month of fasting. Millions of Muslims observing Ramadan will not eat or drink anything during daylight hours and so, good nutrition and hydration is key. The Foundation has tips for […]
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Heart attacks can happen to anyone, of any age. Although they are more likely to occur in older people. In the UK there are over 200,000 hospital visits each year due to heart attacks: that’s 1 every 3 minutes. More than 30,000 out of hospital cardiac arrests (when the heart stops beating effectively) occur in […]
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Everything you need to know about heart health from cardiac arrest and CPR, to heart attacks and high blood pressure. The heart is one of our most vital organs and fundamental to life. We have written so many articles on this amazing organ, here is a review of some of our best: from performing CPR, […]