Relationship between sleep and pain is not what we think: A University of Queensland study investigating the links between sleep and pain could fundamentally change the way doctors and clinicians treat people with chronic pain. Dr David Klyne from UQ’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences has received a UQ Foundation Research Excellence Award for […]
“All Our Stories” a major new exhibition at the Migration Museum in Lewisham spotlights how migration has shaped who we are in Britain and the NHS – as individuals, as communities and as a nation. Over the decades, the National Health Service has faced huge pressures, rarely more so than today. From the very beginning, […]
Don’t feel scared at thought of an empty nest this September if you’re a solo parent – try to treat this seasonal time of transition as an opportunity to rediscover ‘you’. Leading psychotherapist, Dr Gisele Caseiras, shares her expert advice and tips with the Hippocratic Post, to help those currently feeling the pangs of their […]
Young people exposed to social media posts by celebrities and influencers who endorse nicotine products are more susceptible to smoking or vaping, University of Queensland research has found. Dr Carmen Lim from UQ’s National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research led a study which assessed the survey responses of more than 5,600 young people who […]
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More than half of the global population consumes inadequate levels of several micronutrients essential to health, including calcium, iron, and vitamins C and E, according to a new study by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, UC Santa Barbara (UCSB), and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN). It is the first […]
The journey of motherhood is often fraught with challenges, and for those struggling with additional mental health issues, these challenges can be magnified. The societal expectations placed on mothers to be selfless, nurturing, and always available, can create a toxic environment that discourages women from seeking the help they need. Here Lee Hawker, Clinical Director […]
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Strokes occur when blood flow in the brain is interrupted by a blockage or bleed in one of the blood vessels. This can cause damage to brain cells or cause them to die. Blockages to the brain are a lot more common than bleeds. Both have the same symptoms. Strokes can happen to anyone of […]
Whether you are a first-time festival goer or a seasoned pro following these guidelines to staying safe at festivals will allow you and your friends to get the most out of your festival experience. Get your bearings Festivals can be on sprawling sites and feel overwhelming. Orientate yourself by getting to know where the camping, […]
Inspired by This Year’s Summer of Sport? Don’t Let Knee Pain Stop You! Across the globe millions of us are glued to our screens right now, still gripped by the highs and lows of the final few days of the Paris Olympics; from the big hitting track races to the lesser-known events such as table-tennis, […]
Summer 2024 has been huge for sport – Wimbledon, Euro 2024 and now the Paris 2024 Olympic Games – inspiring almost one in four (24%) Brits to take up new activities, according to new research from Bupa. 2.8 million Brits have given up sport altogether after a sporting injury The fear of re-injury puts people […]