There are a number of potential treatments for breast cancer, but the most common ones are: Surgical procedures; Radiation therapy; Drugs that target cancer; Hormonal therapy (also called endocrine therapy); Chemotherapy. Depending on your situation, you may receive a combination…
This is a guest post written by Sara Kirkham the author of The Essential Guide to Cholesterol. For over fifty years, dietary recommendations to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) have focused on reducing saturated fat intake, with additional…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a time when people come together to share stories and information about breast cancer, raise money to help fight the disease and work to make sure the public are aware of the risks…
Entering the world of work can be challenging at the best of times, but if you have epilepsy it can be even more difficult. The advice in this article is for people with epilepsy who work, are thinking of getting…
From a sense of increased general well being to better sleep or fewer colds, if you’re a passionate yoga practitioner it’s likely you’ve already noticed some benefits to yoga practice. But if you’re new to the world of yoga, it’s…
The average two-year-old needs around 12 to 14 hours of sleep daily. Helping them to get this shut eye isn’t always easy, though! How Are Sleep Needs Different for Toddlers and Babies? While some babies can nap ‘til the cows…
Gluten-free diets are very common today. While for some people this is a lifestyle choice, for people with coeliac disease it isn’t optional. Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disorder that’s triggered when the individual eats gluten. It affects around 1%…
Any type of bullying that takes place online or through tablets, phones and laptops can be referred to as cyberbullying. Many people will have a very positive online experience and will really enjoy using messenger, chatrooms, gaming sites and social…
This is a guest post from Cindy Walker www.orthomattress.com. Studies say it’s important to get enough sleep and a good quality of sleep, but what if the mattress you sleep on doesn’t promote a healthy sleep quality? Yes, if you wake up…
Weight training is a fantastic form of exercise for men and women of all ages. Yet, in saying that, using weight training as a way to maintain fitness still appears to be quite mysterious to many people. That men and…