Tag: Health

Rising accident and Emergency pressures within the NHS are mainly due to sicker patients, with severe illnesses and complex health needs, according to a report from the King’s Fund. Approximately 80% of NHS finance directors who responded to a recent King’s Fund survey identified the growing number of patients with severe illnesses as a key reason for winter…

Low back pain should initially be treated  with non-drug therapies such as massage, acupuncture, exercise or yoga, according to new guidelines from the American College of Physicians (ACP). The guidelines were published in the Annals of Internal Medicine and were developed by the ACP to present evidence and clinical recommendations on non-invasive treatment for acute and subacute low…

By Nutritionist Juliette Bryant Some people think super foods are exotic, expensive and only found in specialist shops.  I believe that superfoods are all around us, and even in your local corner shop or supermarket you will find foods that are scientifically proven to help keep us healthy.  Here are my top 6 superfoods you’ll…

With pollution levels recently described by the government as ‘very high’ or ‘high’ in eight regions across the UK, Dr Anjali Mahto, Consultant Dermatologist and British Skin Foundation Spokesperson looks at what measures you can take at home to protect your skin. Dr Mahto explains, “As skin is your outermost barrier, it is one of the first…

Vitamin D deficiency may increase the risk of chronic headache, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. The findings were published in Scientific Reports. The Kuopio Ischaemic Heart Disease Risk Factor Study (KIHD) analysed the serum vitamin D levels and occurrence of headache in approximately 2,600 men aged between 42 and 60…