Tag: Health
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A forty second animated video encouraging people to sign an e-petition calling for 5000 more midwives has been launched by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). The video is the latest move in the RCM’s Protect Maternity Services campaign. The animation and voiceover highlight the rapidly rising birthrate and the lack of adequate numbers of…
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“A dark chocolate a day keeps the doctor away” It’s good news for all chocolate lovers, a daily dose of dark chocolate could lower the risk of stroke and heart attack, according to new research. In a study published today in the British Medical Journal, Monash University researchers showed that dark chocolate’s blood pressure- and…
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Following our blog from Dr Fiona Holland on re-evaluating judgements about our bodies to promote self-esteem, we have seen some real developments on this subject in recent days. The All Party Parliamentary Group on Body Image has released a report, ‘Reflections on body image’, supporting the need for the promotion of positive body image: “There…
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5 (scientific) reasons we’re always hungry Hunger pangs are caused by so many factors – even the weather! Stylist looks at the reasons we reach for food in the afternoon, including: temperature, portion sizes, aroma, lighting and sleep. *steps away from the snack box* Copyright (c) 123RF Stock Photos
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Dr Fiona Holland explains what made her realise that re-evaluating judgements about our bodies to promote self-esteem was an important area to look into… I became interested in body-based messages while studying sport psychology and when I later worked for a company that offered nutrition counselling, exercise programming and self-esteem training for people who were…
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Preventing dehydration in this hot, humid weather… It’s so important to ensure that you drink the recommended intake of fluid, but very few sources agree on what that recommended intake actually is. Some studies in the UK advise that adults should consume 1.2 litres / 6-8 glasses of water each day to replace lost fluids…
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Enjoying the lovely weather, but sneezing a lot? You may be surprised that stress, lack of exercise, poor diet, alcohol and sleep can affect the severity of your hay fever symptoms. NHS Choices has released tips on how to reduce hay fever symptoms with five lifestyle changes Copyright (c) 123RF Stock Photos
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Happy National Vegetarian Week, everyone! From Monday 21st to Sunday 27th May, it’s National Vegetarian Week, and a great excuse to finally start that healthy-eating regime you’ve been putting off since the New Year began. National Vegetarian Week (NVW) is the UK’s annual awareness-raising campaign promoting inspirational vegetarian food and the benefits of a meat-free lifestyle.…
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Contrary to common conception, it appears that osteoporosis doesn’t just affect older women, but also around 20% of men over 65. Now, a new study reveals that young men can also use exercise to substantially increase their bone mass, which may in turn protect against osteoporosis later in life. According to Huffington Post’s article ‘Exercises…
