Mix up your Dry January® with Mocktails

Dry January, was created and is run by Alcohol Change UK, is the UK’s annual challenge which sees people reset their relationship with alcohol through taking a month off booze and is supported by the Try Dry app and a series of coaching emails. 31 days without alcohol is a great way to reset your […]

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Dementia: New Year Health MOT

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Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer, and one in three people born in the UK today will develop the condition in their lifetime. Although getting older is the biggest risk factor for dementia, evidence shows there are things you can do to help reduce your own risk. Alzheimer’s Society has put together top tips to […]

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Social media & diet

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Over half (56%) of respondents who use social media for information on health said they would be likely to make changes to their diet based on information they’ve seen on platforms like Tik Tok or Instagram, says a new online survey from the British Nutrition Foundation. Just over a quarter (27%) of those surveyed said […]

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Motivating Aging Parents for Improved Well-Being

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How You Can Start Motivating Your Aging Parents to Boost Their Well-Being: As our parents age, their well-being becomes a top priority; it needs to be at least. You need to keep in mind that they’re at a much higher risk for health-oriented issues such as Dementia, Alzheimer’s, and major injuries resulting from falls, too. […]

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The future of skin care: Latest dermatological treatments

The future of skin care: Latest dermatological treatments: It is widely known that the appearance of our skin can have an enormous influence on our self-esteem, confidence, and even mental health. Tackling such issues as acne, scars, pigmentation, and ageing is a long and tiring battle for millions of women and men around the world. […]

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Plant-based diet significantly reduces the risk of developing type two diabetes

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New research led by Queen’s University Belfast has found that a substantial number of type two diabetes cases could be avoided through adopting a healthy plant-based diet. The study, published in Diabetes & Metabolism, shows a high quality plant-based diet, characterised by a higher intake of fruits, vegetables and wholegrains, can significantly reduce the risk […]

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Maintaining your mental health during the festive season

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As the holiday season approaches, it brings with it a whirlwind of emotions, festivities, and often a unique set of challenges for our mental wellbeing. While this time of year is associated with joy and celebration, it can also be a period of stress, anxiety, and heightened emotional challenges. In this guide, Dr Rachel Kemp, […]

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Dementia: Top Tips for supporting someone at Christmas

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Colourful decorations, carol singing, exchanging gifts, and catching up with friends and family – it’s all part of what makes this time of year special for so many.  Christmas should be joyful, but sadly for the 900,000 people living with dementia the festive period can be a really challenging time. One in three people born in […]

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Essential first aid kit to help survive Christmas and New Year

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5 Health Essentials to survive Christmas – Christmas and New Year are busy times of year. The festive season sees a dramatic increase in the number accidents and illnesses, with more people rushing around and families pooling their germs!  However, it is also a time when your GP and local chemist are likely to be […]

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The End of the NHS: Prioritise prevention or prepare for its collapse

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The British public live longer, yet unhealthier lives than previous generations. Many people in the UK will experience decades with serious chronic illness, much of which is preventable. While the ability of our NHS to sustain life is admirable, a long history of ineffective public health policy has created a toxic recipe for extremely long-term […]

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