WHILE we are very aware of the problems associated with the consumption of too much fat, particularly trans-saturated fats, we may be less aware of the issues surrounding eating foods containing excess sugar. Sugar Awareness week, running from January 20-26 aims to redress this balance and to provide greater understanding of the subject.
THE arrival of the oral contraceptive pill some 60 years ago heralded a new era in birth control and indeed women’s control over their own bodies. Today multiple options exist.
BY now most of us are aware of the negative effects of drinking too much alcohol. Indeed evidence shows an increased risk of certain cancers even in those consuming just one unit of alcohol per day. However, the misconception still abounds that drinking too much only affects the individual themselves.
ATTENTION Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, often abbreviated to ADHD for ease of use, is one of the most common behavioural disorders diagnosed in children.
TYPE two diabetes has been labelled as one of the greatest health problems of modern times. In the UK, there are currently over four million people living with the condition, and an estimated 500,000 who haven’t been diagnosed but are suffering the consequences of raised blood sugars.
A DIAGNOSIS of rheumatoid arthritis can be a very emotional time, with possible feelings of fear, anxiety, low mood and isolation. For those affected or awaiting a potential diagnosis, the message is clear; you are not alone, help is always available.
WITH May designated Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and Sun Awareness week falling between May 6 and 12, these two campaigns serve as a timely reminder of the importance of knowing your skin as well as understanding the potentially devastating effects of excess sun exposure, the single biggest, yet preventable cause of skin cancer.
ALTHOUGH sometimes trivialised, snoring has been shown to be a significant cause of disharmony in relationships, and often cited as one of major reasons partners decide to sleep in separate bedrooms.
ALTHOUGH endometriosis is the second commonest gynaecological condition in the UK, it takes an average time of seven-and-a-half years from the start of symptoms until a diagnosis is reached; a startling figure.
IN a world where long haul travel, be that by road, rail, air or sea is now the norm, we find ourselves sat still for longer and longer. While only one risk factor for getting a deep venous thrombosis (DVT), the condition is among the top concerns that holiday makers attend their GP to discuss before a proposed journey.
