In tribal societies, obesity is often seen as a sign of health and beauty. However, in the developed world it is regarded as a disease that mainly affects the poor. It wasn’t always like this: Our ancestors were hunter gatherers and didn’t always have energy ready. During the harsh Neolithic winters food was scarce and […]
Consultant Urologist Mr Roland Morley answers questions on incontinence for The Urology Foundation in this short radio interview. September is Urology Awareness Month. […]
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An overview of the healthcare systems in Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development countries (OECD) and elsewhere. While money, career improvement and a change of lifestyle are important factors for expats, health provision can also play a crucial role when choosing a destination. More so if the expat has specific healthcare needs and is considering […]
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Check out the English Riviera back in the day! […]
This happy little pup knows how to make the most of his holidays. #HolidayGoals […]
Holidays are supposed to be stress-free breaks to recharge our batteries but not everyone finds themselves unwinding into a state of relaxed bliss. Unstructured time away from the daily grind can expose weakness in partner and family relationships. If your relationship is conducted by post-it note for most of the year and has stress points, […]
Holidays are the perfect opportunity to relax and have fun, but drinking to excess in the sun can result in more than just a hangover. It’s important to stay hydrated in the heat, especially if you are drinking alcohol, as it dehydrates you even further. Your body can only process one unit of alcohol an […]
The ongoing holiday romance between heiress Chloe Green and the so-called ‘Hot felon’ Jeremy Meeks has been the subject of heated debate for the last several weeks. We ask Relationship counsellor Denise Knowles for her opinion on falling in love while wearing a bejewelled bikini on the beach is necessarily a good idea…. Holiday romances […]
Wild swimming – the simple art of swimming in natural water bodies outdoors – is making a comeback, with more people using our rivers and lakes for swimming than canoeing and fishing combined. The desire for wild swimming also reflects increased interests in ‘wild’ experiences – activities that immerse you in visceral beauty, wash away […]
With the constant threat of terrorism, people may feel fearful about death when going about their business. Sudden death of a loved one is the worst sort of trauma for survivors to manage, and is the most common reason why people seek psychotherapy. So how can we deal with our current fears of terrorism and […]