Health

All the latest health and wellbeing information and advice from the experts.

Which dog breeds are more prone to dog’s dewclaws and what must their owners consider?

Having a pet dog is fun and rewarding, but not all the time! Your pet faces the same troubles that you face, but in a different manner.

Dogs can suffer from illnesses and health issues specific to their breed and genetic circumstances. Therefore, every dog owner should inform themselves about phenomena like dog's dewclaws for example.

Dogs declaws also known as wolf claws...

New data shows surfing is the most common action sport in the UK

Surfing has been named as the most common action sport in the UK by the team at Uswitch , just a month after making its debut at the Tokyo Olympics. The findings come as part of the new Adventure Index Campaign , which has researched the best European countries to visit for action-packed trips and holidays.

The campaign launch follows news that UK travel restrictions are being eased...

3 Things to Do to Look After Your Teeth

It’s so important to take care of your teeth. Not only do they affect your looks, but having nice looking, healthy teeth will make you more confident, will make it easier to eat the foods you want to eat, will be cheaper to take care of, and will be better for your overall health – decaying or unhealthy teeth can cause bacteria to enter the bloodstream and make you unwell.

Therefore...

PCOS is a common hormonal condition that affects a woman’s ovaries and how they work

Campaign to publicise little-known condition affecting one in ten women

A  common condition that affects one in ten women of child-bearing age and can lead to difficulties falling pregnant - polycystic ovary syndrome - is under the spotlight this month  with fertility experts in the South West and Wales taking part in  PCOS Awareness Month  throughout September in a bid to  increase understanding of the condition. 

Oli O’Donovan, consultant ...

Over 25% of UK Residents at Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

More than a quarter of UK residents don't have carbon monoxide detectors installed in their current homes, according to new research.

For Gas Safety Week, taking place from the 13th to 19th September 2021, the online boiler company BOXT surveyed 2,000 UK residents to reveal how gas safe the public are.

In the study , 12.3% of respondents admitted to never testing their smoke...

Sleep yourself slimmer

Whether or not you should try to lose weight is a personal decision best made with the help of your doctor. Don't believe everything you read on the internet about health and weight loss. Weight loss isn't for everyone, and it doesn't always imply improved health. However, if you decide you need to make some changes, keep in mind that good health is a lifelong adventure that includes not just...

The majority of Brits are unprepared for facing an emergency situation

76% of Brits Feel Unprepared for a Medical Emergency

MAKING SURE that someone can care for you in an emergency, based on your medical needs, could be critical in saving your life, but new research has revealed that the majority of Brits are unprepared for facing an emergency situation.

A survey of 2,006 UK adults by medical ID charity MedicAlert , has revealed that 76% feel underprepared for a medical emergency, whether it involved...

Vaping in Australia: Get a prescription

Unlike most other countries, you can’t just walk into a vape store in Australia and assume they are going to sell you vape juices containing nicotine. Although you can legally buy vape juices without nicotine, and vaporizers, you will need a prescription from your GP if you want to buy liquid nicotine.

The government is enforcing a new law in October 2021, that will allow General...

Trial tests new technique to manage mood swings within Bipolar Disorder

Researchers have conducted a new trial to identify how an existing psychological therapy can be adapted to help people cope with and manage frequent Bipolar mood swings.

A subgroup of those with Bipolar Spectrum Disorders experience ongoing mood fluctuations outside of full episodes. These shifts in mood can sometimes make it difficult to live life to the full, and can be a source of...

Rise in Pandemic-Related Eating Disorders In Young People

New research from Bupa UK shows how the pandemic has raised awareness of eating disorders in younger generations. Teenagers have turned to harmful coping mechanisms to manage their mental health during the pandemic, including controlling or restricting their food intake.

46% of teens surveyed had altered their eating habits during lockdown
84% admitted to restricting

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