During the current Coronavirus pandemic, it is more important than ever to keep your immune system strong by eating the right foods and treating your body well. Before attempting to self-isolate for any length of time, be sure to visit…
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…
The main cause of skin cancer is excessive exposure to UV (ultraviolet) radiation from sunbeds and the sun. Avoiding using sunbeds and taking care when enjoying the sun could prevent up to 9 out of 10 cases of melanoma, the…
Many students find that they gain weight when they first start at university, and that’s no surprise. You’re suddenly given access to an unbelievable number of campus sundae bars, instant noodles, late-night food deliveries and buffet-style dining halls. One nutritional…
This is a guest blog post by Imprint Manager of Need2Know Books Shelley Goffe-Caldeira Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK is a great starting point to get the public talking about mental illness. The issue of mental health has…
If you’ve ever been to a gym, you know the guy I’m about to talk about. The guy that wears that weird tank top. He screams every time he lifts a weight, and you’re sure that vein in his head…
Chemotherapy is the name given to a type of cancer treatment which kills cancer cells through the use of medication. There are lots of different chemotherapy drugs available, but the way they work is generally the same or similar. They…
So 2019 has arrived and it’s a new year…new you? Honestly how many times have we heard that one? The truth is the only thing that has changed is the year. You, the person, remains the same, with one slight…
Because most cases of anorexia nervosa are caused by dissatisfaction with the sufferer’s outward appearance (especially weight), people with this condition don’t eat enough to stay healthy. An intense fear of gaining weight and a restrictive diet are the two…
A vast array of health perks have been associated with the vegan lifestyle over the years, from our immune system to our mental and emotional wellbeing. In honour of Veganuary (vegan January!), today we’re going to discuss just a few…