A widely reported bedbug infestation has broken out in Paris and there’s been suggestions of them moving to the UK. Superintendent Pharmacist of Pharmacy2u, Phil Day reveals how to identify, treat and prevent the pests. Identifying Bedbug Bites: Bedbug bites tend to be very itchy and uncomfortable, but they are not usually dangerous. Below are a […]
Playing a single 18-hole round of golf or completing 6 km of either Nordic walking or regular walking may significantly improve immediate cognitive function in older individuals, according to a recent study published in BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine. An international team of researchers from the University of Eastern Finland, the University of Edinburgh […]
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Today, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) updated their guidance on cannabidiol (CBD) products which can be purchased without prescription. With one in ten British adults reporting that they consume CBD products available without prescription, such as oils, gummies or beverages, it is important to consider what these recommendations mean for the general public. Consumer interest […]
Older people are often desperate for both independence and connection. ‘Aging in place’ – enabling someone to remain in their own home, as well as ensuring they feel connected and social, often requires considerable additional arrangements. The world of technology has delivered a range of inspired and practical gadgets. Many can assist us when caring […]
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More than 500,000 people aged over 65 years of age attend accident and emergency departments every year as the result of accidents at home – the majority of these being falls. More than 3,500 people in England and Wales die every year following a fall and nearly a third of a million people need hospital […]
Perspectus Global and Comms Agency DAPS have collaborated on a newly released White Paper, reflecting on menopause in the workplace in 2023, observing midlife women from different cultures, the benefits they bring to an organisation and the challenges they face. The White Paper includes comments from a range of experts, as well as brand new […]
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Hybrid workers spend 12 hours per day on screens: This World Sight Day (12th October), Specsavers has released new research which suggests that UK hybrid workers spend an average of twelve hours a day, or sixty hours of a working week, glued to their screens. With 44% of Britain’s workforce now working remotely or in hybrid-office […]
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The first acupuncture clinic dedicated to helping patients deal with the aftereffects of cancer treatment opens in London on 12 October 2023. Beverley de Valois PhD, one of the foremost authorities in the western world on using acupuncture for cancer survivors, has spent the past 25 years researching how the treatment can manage aftereffects of […]
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3 vital electrolytes and what they do in the body: If you’re physically active, go to the gym, or are even remotely interested in the world of fitness, you most likely have heard about electrolytes and their importance when it comes to performance. But do you know what electrolytes are and why they are such […]
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New research from Brunel University London reveals how positive health behaviour changes from just one per cent of people can save healthcare services millions. High-risk health behaviours such as smoking, excessive alcohol consumption and a lack of physical activity translate into mortality, hospitalisations and high costs to healthcare services. One of the keys to reducing […]
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