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  • 20 Fitness Trends for 2016

    The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has recently published its top 20 fitness trends of 2016, based on findings from a worldwide survey. The ACSM circulated the survey to thousands of professionals across the globe to determine the health and fitness trends for this year. It is believed that the findings will help to inform health…

  • Submissions requested for CAMSTRAND 2016

    8-9 June, 2016 Arden Warwick Conferences, The University of Warwick, Kirby Road, Coventry, CV4 8UW Organised by the Research Council for Complementary Medicine (RCCM), of which FHT is a corporate member, CAMSTRAND 2016 is a fantastic opportunity for researchers, healthcare professionals, therapists, practitioners and students to share their work and knowledge of complementary therapies for…

  • New research shows that exercise to improve skill and coordination can help reduce lower back pain

    A new Cochrane Review shows that targeting exercises to muscles that support and control the spine offers another strategy to reduce pain and disability caused by lower back pain. Lower back pain is one of the most common health conditions worldwide. It can have substantial health and economic costs as people experience disability and general…

  • Complementary therapies at risk of being removed from NICE guidelines – have your say…

    The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is currently reviewing its guideline on supportive and palliative care in adults. As part of this process, it has produced a ‘Draft scope consultation’, in which it proposes to remove the section on complementary therapy services from the updated guideline… It is well established that many…

  • Do something good for you

    Around a quarter of adults in the UK are considered obese, a figure which is set to rise above 50 per cent by 2050. Many people make New Year’s resolutions and fail within just a few weeks. Not this year. Heart Research UK is supporting the National Obesity Forum’s JanUary campaign and is asking you…

  • Scientists develop sunscreen that eliminates cancer risk

    A team of scientists have created a new type of sunscreen, using nano-technology, that eliminates many of the harmful effects found in existing lotions. The Nano-encapsulated Bio-engineered Sunscreen provides excellent protection from ultraviolet (UV) damage and blocks adverse effects of commercial sunscreen, including penetration into the bloodstream, which can damage DNA and lead to cancer. Read the…

  • Caring for military families

    Public Health England has recently published guidance for health professionals working with military families. The guidance aims to improve health outcomes, particularly in terms of emotional health and well-being. Military families can face unique challenges and it is hoped that the guidance will help healthcare providers identify such issues. Children, for instance, may suffer from separation issues…

  • Keep calm and age well

    An article recently published in the Conversation suggests that keeping calm may be the secret to ageing well. Research suggests that aspects of our lives, such as diets and exercise regimes, can play an integral part in how we age. Read the full article Image

  • Schools set to benefit from cash injection for mental health

    A pilot scheme to improve mental health services within schools is set to be launched in 255 schools in the UK. The scheme is backed by £3m of government funding and will give children better access to local, specialist mental health provision. Read the full article Image

  • New report outlines ways to beat bowel cancer

    The Beating Bowel Cancer charity has recently published a report outlining five key ambitions for combating the disease in the next five years. The report, entitled Bowel Cancer: A Vision for 2020, was compiled based on input from people with bowel cancer and their families along with expert clinicians and others involved with treatment and care.…

  • HIV patients with viral hepatitis are three times more likely to have liver disease

    On World AIDS Day, yesterday, the World Hepatitis Alliance called for increased recognition of viral hepatitis and HIV coinfections. Viral hepatitis is one of the leading causes of non-AIDS-related deaths among people living with HIV, yet often goes undiagnosed. Similar to HIV, the hepatitis B and hepatitis C viruses are blood-borne, having similar transmission routes like…

  • Meditation transforms tough school in the US

    Visitacion Valley Middle School in San Francisco is seeing the benefits of meditation, after a pioneering programme has led to reduced stress and improved grades for the students. Gang violence and drugs in the community led to high stress levels among students and underachievement. In addition violence within the school was a daily occurrence and suspensions were…