January is here once again, and many people all over the world are picking up the annual Veganuary challenge: eating no animal products for a full month. In honour of these brave dietary explorers, today we’re going to look at…
Sadly, it’s becoming more and more normalised for children to stay indoors on their phones and devices when they have time off. With all of this in mind, it should come as no real surprise that child obesity is at…
Each person experiences depression differently, but the symptoms range from constantly feeling tired, having no appetite, or eating too much; being unable to sleep or unable to get up in the morning; all the way through to thoughts or attempts…
Dyslexia can be identified at any point from preschool right into adulthood, and a diagnosis can be very helpful even if it’s given later in life. It’s generally easier to pin down a diagnosis for a child than for an…
Prostate cancer accounts for 13% of all new cancer cases in the UK, and is the most common cancer found only in men. Around 130 people are diagnosed with prostate cancer every day, adding up to around 47,700 new prostate…
Before we can properly begin discussing any particular aspect of alcoholism or alcohol dependence, we need to pin down a clear definition of the condition. Also known as “Alcohol Dependence Syndrome”, alcoholism is clearly defined in four ways: cravings, no…
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…