Ahead of National Poetry Day, Naomi Humber, Head of Mental Wellbeing, for Bupa discusses the wellness benefits of poetry for older people. From boosting mood and offering emotional comfort, poetry can unlock mental health benefits for all ages. Ahead of National Poetry Day (5th October), Naomi Humber, Head of Mental Wellbeing for Bupa UK, explores […]
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Managing menopause symptoms over the festive period: If you are a woman of a certain age, then you may be you feeling increasingly overwhelmed and forgetful this month as festive responsibilities ramp up. Bupa Clinics give sage advice for managing menopause symptoms over the holiday season. Christmas can often feel like an overwhelming time, from […]
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World Singing Day: How Singing Can Help Those Living with Dementia: From looking after your lung health to promoting social and neural connections, singing can unlock health benefits for everyone – no matter what your voice sounds like! On World Singing Day (Saturday 15th October), Fran Vandelli, Dementia Lead for Bupa UK, explores what singing […]
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Taking control in uncertain times: In these uncertain, somewhat turbulent times, Glenys Jackson, Clinical Team Manager for Mental Health, for Bupa UK, comments on our collective mental health for World Mental Health Day 2022 and suggests ways in which you we take back control. In terms of the mental health content, I think that a […]
Rachel Murray, Head of Employee Wellbeing, at Bupa UK shares 5 tips to avoid back pain at work for Back Care Awareness Week 2022. An estimated ten million people in the UK suffer with back pain, with around six in ten of us expected to get it at some point in our lives. Google Trends […]
STI spike to follow summer freedoms: Sexual Health Week takes place from September 12 to 18 this year. According to a recent survey, alarmingly, over half of Brits have NEVER had a sexual health check. Doctors warn of rises in STIs following a summer free from COVID-19 restrictions Almost 3 in 10 don’t ask about […]
From the mouth of the experts: An implant dentist answers the most Googled questions on dental implants: With the return of events and social occasions that we missed during the pandemic; a healthy smile has never been more sought after. As the nation starts to navigate the ‘new normal,’ Brits seemingly want to look their […]
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This week marks the start of Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (17th-23rd January) – aimed to raise awareness of the simple things we can all do to lower our risk of cancer. According to Bupa’s Medical Director Dr Tim Woodman, “Regular health screenings have been neglected during the pandemic – there are currently 4.7 million people […]
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Writing for The Hippocratic Post, Dr Luke Powles, Clinical Director at Bupa Health Clinics reviews a summer of sports and new activities: Following a summer of high-profile sports events, it’s no surprise we have become inspired to try something new. Over the last few months, there has been a surge in searches on Google for […]
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Caroline Harper, Clinical Lead for Mental Health at Bupa UK comments on the new ONS Research for UK Suicide rates: “From the earliest days of the pandemic there was concern that suicide rates would increase. However, new research released by ONS has found suicide rates decreased in the first few months of 2020 – for both […]