An introduction to sleep medicine

sleep medicine

This exciting one-day sleep medicine webinar will cover the main sleep disorders, including insomnia, restless legs syndrome, and sleep-disordered breathing.  Date and time: Tue 1 Feb 2022 from 9:15am to 5:00pm Join us to understand how these sleep disorders are present, what investigations may be required, and how to treat them. The course will also provide a […]

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How to avoid the blues on Blue Monday

blue

“What is Blue Monday?” Blue Monday is the name of a day in January said to be the most depressing day of the year. The term was coined in 2005 when Cardiff University used the term for the first time and refers to the third Monday of the month when traditionally people have eaten too […]

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Blue Monday: how to give support

Blue Monday

Blue Monday: A timely reminder of how to support someone with depression, anxiety – by Priory experts: •            Offer your undivided attention •            Never underestimate the power of listening •            Avoid saying you ‘know how they feel’ •            Offer to be available again to listen •            Don’t try to be the ‘fixer’ •            Encourage them […]

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4 EXPERT Tips to Boost Energy

Survey shows Brits are exhausted: 4 EXPERT Tips to Boost Energy: A new survey from YouGov has found that 1 in 8 Britons feel tired all the time, while a further quarter (25%) find themselves exhausted ‘most of the time’, and a third (33%) feel tired ‘about half of the time’. Zzzz! How do we boost our energy […]

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Can your breasts be the reason for your back pain?

your back pain

Can your breasts be the reason for your back pain? In today’s day and age, experiencing back pain is kind of a given, no matter what your age or gender is. Mainly because of the way we conduct our lives. However, there are other reasons why you may be experiencing back pain; Accidents, traumatic physical […]

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Warning of vitamin B12 deficiency

vitamin B12 deficiency

Researchers call for action on vitamin B12 deficiency for people following plant-based diets. During Veganuary, leading researchers are warning of the dangers of a quiet epidemic of vitamin B12 deficiency in people who follow increasingly popular plant-based diets. Plant-based diets (vegetarian or vegan) are becoming significantly more popular as people look to adopt a diet […]

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Why do Dry January? A Priory expert explains

Why do Dry January?  Priory expert Dr Niall Campbell explains that Covid has “changed the drinking landscape” and become the “enabler” of unhealthy drinking habits for millions. A record number of people are expected to reassess their home drinking habits, and take part in Dry January 2022, after official data laid bare the extent to […]

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6 tips for better sleep | Sleeping with Science, a TED series

during pandemic

Want to not only fall asleep quickly but also stay asleep longer? Sleep scientist Matt Walker explains how your room temperature, lighting and other easy-to-fix factors can set the stage for a better night’s rest. Sleeping with Science, a TED series, uncovers the facts and secrets behind our nightly slumber. Check out more episodes on […]

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Prebiotic supplements help women reduce sugar intake by 4%

prebiotic supplements

Prebiotic supplements help women reduce sugar intake by four percent, finds study: The prebiotics used in this study were galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) which increase the amount of “friendly” gut bacteria. In a paper published by the journal Nutrients, researchers from the University of Surrey set out to investigate whether prebiotic GOS can influence the food habits of 48 healthy […]

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