Tag: Health
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Quote of the week
“The secret to change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but building the new.” – Unknown What is your favourite quote of the week? Comment to rate this week’s now!
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Pollution: How it affects our skin
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…
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Quote of the week
“We cannot all do great things, but we can all do small things with great love.” What is your favourite quote of the week? Comment to rate this week’s now!
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How much do you value your care?
One of the main focuses for the FHT’s Accredited Register is to offer a platform for the public, and therapists, to have names they can trust. Your own well-being is one of the most important things you have, so why risk it? The Accredited Register programme was launched in…
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Quote of the week
“Dare to reach out your hand into the darkness to pull another hand into the light.” – Norman B Rice What is your favourite quote of the week? Comment to rate this week’s now!
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Vitamin D deficiency increases risk of chronic headache
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…
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Quote of the week
“When life gives you a hundred reason to cry, show life you have a thousand reasons to smile.” – Unknown What is your favourite quote of the week? Comment to rate this week’s now!
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Sun, ski and skin
If you’re going on a winter skiing holiday this year don’t forget to pack your sunscreen. Although it might sound strange, your skin can burn in the snowy ski slopes, leaving you with panda eyes and a sore red face. The amount of UV rays that reach the earth’s surface increases by up to 5%…
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Quote of the week
“Embrace and love your body its the most amazing thing you will ever own.” – Unknown What is your favourite quote of the week? Comment to rate this week’s now!
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Study finds nuts reduce risk of cancer, heart disease and other killer diseases
A study reported in BMC Medicine that looked at more than 800,000 participants has found that eating at least 20g of nuts a day can reduce risk of heart disease by 30%, cancer by 15%, bring a 40% reduction in diabetes and half the deaths from respiratory disease. The study’s co-author, Dagfinn Aune from…
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Surviving your Blue Monday
Are you feeling particularly down today? No matter how hard you try does nothing seem to be going right? You could be feeling the effect of Blue Monday and you’re not alone. The third Monday of January is historically known as the most depressing day of the year, which could be due to a number…
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Quote of the week
“A healthy attitude is contagious don’t wait to catch it, be a carrier.” – Unknown What is your favourite quote of the week? Comment to rate this week’s now!
