When it comes to losing weight and keeping their bodies fit, many people tend to be daunted by the investment of time and effort involved. Adopting a certain way of eating, taking up a strict exercise programme – it can be easy to be put off by the prospect of warping your regular routine out […]
Read More »Damp is never a welcome sight in our homes, but in many older buildings, it is unfortunately a common one. Apart from the unpleasant appearance of it, it creates a very unappealing smell, and can cause significant damage to your belongings. Aside from the housekeeping problems damp can lead to, it can also be detrimental […]
Read More »Arthritis is a condition which affects many people, particularly those in later life. The NHS estimates that around 10 million people in the UK suffer from the condition, which can cause pain and inflammation in joints. While there are numerous types of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are two of the commonest kinds which most […]
Read More »Weather certainly plays a big part when it comes to cold and flu. When we’re spending time out in the cold, our body’s temperatures are generally lower, our immune systems might have to work a little harder, and infection can often strike when we’re weak. Another contributing factor which many people forget about when it […]
Read More »It’s amazing how much some of us take our hearts for granted. We might never think about how integral an organ our heart is until we encounter problems with it, either later in life, or due to heart-related illness. But the truth is; our hearts perform a monumental task in keeping our bodies ticking over. […]
Read More »It’s a sad fact, but sexually transmitted infections are more common than they’ve ever been in Britain. In the UK alone, there were around 500,000 cases of reported STIs in 2011. As the majority of cases involve young adults, many experts put this down to the fact that more young people are sexually active today […]
Read More »Exercise isn’t something many of us associate with having a good time. For those of us who don’t go to the gym or hit the track on a regular basis, exercise can look like a lot of… well, effort. But keeping fit is an essential part of any healthy lifestyle. Particularly if you spend a […]
Read More »Whatever your ailment, when on a course of medication, it’s always important to stick to your treatment plan. Whether you’re recovering from an injury or treating a chronic condition, getting the right support from pain relief can sometimes make all the difference. Similarly, if you’re receiving maintenance treatment for a certain condition, it’s important to […]
Read More »We all succumb to bouts of cold or flu every now and again, especially during the colder, winter months. Although you might have done everything you can to avoid coming into contact with a bug, you can never completely eliminate the risk – even the most vigilant among us will experience a cold every so […]
Read More »With the winter months approaching, you’ll likely be stocking up on cold and flu remedies, such as Tami Flu or Relenza, and bracing yourself for the oncoming barrage of flu bugs that spring in to action so often at this time of year. There are a number of things you can do to make yourself […]
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