Tag: Health

Massage with olive oil could provide benefits to people with restless legs syndrome, according to a brand new study published in Complementary Therapies in Medicine. Scientists sought to evaluate the short-term effects of massage with olive oil in reducing the severity of uremic restless legs syndrome (RLS). They conducted a double-blind placebo-controlled trial with 60…

Action for Happiness, a charity dedicated to creating more happiness in the world, has launched its latest calendar of daily suggested actions designed to encourage us to live better lives. Joyful June aims to help people experience more positive emotions and enjoyment in life and is available to download in 14 different languages in both PDF…

Adults consuming whole grain rye have lower plasma serotonin levels than people eating low-fibre wheat bread, according to a recent study by the University of Eastern Finland and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). In the study, the consumption of cereal fibre from rye or wheat was also found to reduce serotonin levels…

The government has recently launched a new campaign to raise awareness about the potential risks of cosmetic procedures and to help the public make an informed decision before have a treatment. The campaign comes amid a rise in demand for cosmetic procedures and the growth in unregulated companies offering cheaper services. The advice and information…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…