Viral Meningitis: Spotting the signs for early diagnosis and treatment
Annually, meningitis affects more than 5 million people globally, and across all age groups it’s the world’s sixth largest infectious disease killer. The rapid onset and progression of the condition makes it vital to diagnose the disease early. What...
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The health benefits of tomatoes
The tomato is often thought to be a vegetable, whereas it is in fact a fruit. There are so many varieties of tomatoes and the ways to enjoy them are endless! We can eat them raw, cooked, dried or...
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Food Allergy vs. Food Intolerance: What’s the difference?
In the UK, an estimated 2 million people are living with a diagnosed food allergy, and 600,000 (1 in 100) with coeliac disease. It is not known why the numbers of infants and children with food allergies has increased in recent years. This...
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Stress Awareness Month: Top tips for coping during COVID-19
Around 75% of UK adults have felt so stressed at some point over the last year that they felt overwhelmed or unable to cope, according to the Mental Health Foundation. The negative impact of COVID-19 has rippled through every...
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How much is too much?
Is it possible to have too much of a good thing? It’s not uncommon for us to think more of a good thing is always better, but sometimes you can have too much: Drinking water – Two litres a...
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Top Tips on Tick Removal and Prevention
Ticks are small spider-like creatures that are mainly found in woodland and heath areas. Peak seasons for ticks in the UK is between March and June, and again from August to November, but there is still a risk of picking them up...
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More Flavour, Less Salt!
Britons are being urged to ‘put away the salt shaker’ and get creative in the kitchen to give their heart a healthy boost. Eating too much salt may raise your blood pressure, and having high blood pressure increases your risk...
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Prostate cancer awareness: risk factors, symptoms and diagnosis
Every year in the UK, more than 47,500 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer – that’s 129 males every day. One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. However, the good news is that in many cases...
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Pelvic pain in women: Causes, symptoms and when to see a GP
One in six women of childbearing age have experienced pelvic pain in the last few months, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). It’s a very common condition and not just a minor inconvenience, it can interfere with daily...
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The bittersweet facts about sugar
Sugar has a bittersweet reputation when it comes to health. Sugar occurs naturally in all foods that contain carbohydrates, such as fruits and vegetables, grains, and dairy. Consuming whole foods that contain natural sugar is okay. Plant foods also...
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