Tag: Health
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Sports massage and cold water immersion could be more effective than rest after a marathon
The article below was first published in International Therapist issue 127 (Winter 2019) Sports massage (SM) and cold water immersion (CWI) are more effective at reducing fatigue after a marathon than active rest (AR) and passive rest (PR), according to a study published in PLOS One (Wiewelhove et al, 2018). Scientists recruited 46 healthy male…
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Nordic countries are the world’s happiest
People in Finland are the happiest in the world, according to the recently published World Happiness Report. The report ranked 156 countries based on six different categories: freedom, life expectancy, income, generosity and social support. Not only did Finland top the list, but all four top spots were filled by Nordic countries, with Denmark second,…
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New podcast looks at eating for longevity
In his latest podcast, GP, Author and TV Presenter, Dr Rangan Chatterjee talks to world-leading researcher Professor Valter Longo about eating well for longevity. Professor Longo shares his views on diet and nutrition, discussing high protein diets, ketogenic diets and low carb diets; communities in where people live longest, like in Sardinia and Okinawa; and…
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Get active this April
Action for Happiness (AFH) encourages us all to look after our physical and mental wellbeing, with its Active April action calendar. AFH publishes monthly calendars, available in 12 different languages, offering daily suggestions on the theme of the respective month. Active April has 30 suggested actions that can be followed throughout the month, to help…
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Paintings in Hospitals secures National Lottery support on its 60th anniversary
Paintings in Hospitals has received a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant of £9,800 to explore and share its heritage. The People, Paintings and Positivity project has been made possible by the monies raised by National Lottery players. It will focus on Paintings in Hospitals’ pioneering 60-year history and its impact on the nation’s health and…
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Swedish massage can help improve sleep
One in five people experience excessive tiredness at any given time, while one in 10 have chronic fatigue (Royal College of Psychiatrists, 2018) Fatigue and depleted energy could be addressed with weekly Swedish and Thai massage, suggests a study published in the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies (MacSween et al, 2017). Researchers from Teesside…
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People with Alzheimer’s at greater risk from head injuries
People with Alzheimer’s disease are 30% more likely to experience head injuries and 50% more likely to experience traumatic brain injuries than those who don’t have the disease, a recent study from University of Eastern Finland shows. This is the first study that has assessed the incidence of head and traumatic brain injuries among people…
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College of Medicine publishes Complementary Medicine Roundup
The College of Medicine has published its latest Complementary Medicine Roundup. Written by former barrister, Richard Eaton, the February roundup is packed with a wealth of information on the latest developments in complementary therapy, from research and advocacy, to current challenges and areas of progress. The latest roundup begins with a mention of the 2018…
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Mindful March
Being more mindful and living in the moment is the main focus of Action for Happiness’ (AFH) Mindful March action calendar. AFH publishes monthly calendars, available in 12 different languages, offering daily suggestions on the theme of the respective month. Mindful March follows Friendly February, where daily actions aimed to bring happiness to others and…
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