Cannabis, Cannabidiol and Seizure Disorders
The 8th of August is National Cannabis Day, and the perfect time to learn more about the plant that so many of us have strong opinions about. Today, we’re going to look at one of the points that has been…
33 Great Ways to Relax
Our overall health can be massively impacted by our stress levels. Some people only realise they’re becoming overwhelmed or stressed out when they notice a slight feeling of queasiness or a shortness of breath. In a day and age when…
What You Need2Know about Sleep Disorders
If you’ve found your sleep cycle a little all over the place over the last year, you’re not alone! The events of 2020 and 2021 have created the perfect cocktail of conditions for any number of sleep disorders, so it’s…
5 Reasons You Should Be Concerned About High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a widespread condition among UK adults. In fact, over a quarter of us will suffer from this health condition at some point in our lives. But this commonality should be no cause for comfort.…
What Role Do Social Workers Play in Mental Health?
Social workers who specialise in mental health issues will always be in great demand in the UK. Whilst the majority of social work positions are within the NHS, there are numerous opportunities in the private sector too. If this is…
Covid-19 and Breast Cancer Care
Coronavirus has now spread to most countries in the world, and only a few have managed to fully eradicate it. Your immediate risk of coming into contact with the virus depends on where you live, with the number of cases…
How Covid-19 Is Affecting the Mental Health of Children and Young People
“[One] of the things that I think could be improved around here would be having… better access to things like mental health services.” ― Sean (18), respondent in Children’s Commissioner report. Separated from their friends and peers, children and young…
Cancer Patients Miss Out on Treatment Due to Covid-19
The safe delivery of health care is just one of the many parts of normal life which has been challenged by the Covid-19 pandemic which has gripped the UK since last March. While cancer services around the country have worked…
Can Exercise Improve My Mental Health?
If you want to make just one change to your life this year which will improve your mental wellbeing, getting active is a pretty good candidate. Regular physical activity brings a wide range of psychological benefits, and improved self-esteem is…
The Importance of Training Your New Puppy
Puppies can be adorably naughty when you first adopt them, but for many this is the best time to begin training. In this article, we’ll look at what makes training so important both for your dog’s happiness and your own.…