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A new ‘opt out’ system for organ donation has come in to effect

New organ donation law in England already saving lives

Friday 20 November marks six months since Max and Keira’s Law (Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Act 2020) came into effect in England and saw the country shift to an ‘opt out’ system for organ donation.

The new law, which saw England change to an opt out system alongside Wales and Jersey, means that people in England are now considered as willing to donate, unless they have opted out...

Employees are becoming increasingly emotionally remote

Boundaries between work and home life are becoming increasingly blurred

More than half (52%) of UK employees agree that the boundaries between their work and home life are becoming increasingly blurred, according to the latest research by Aviva.

Aviva’s new report - ‘ Embracing the Age of Ambiguity’ - explores the impact that ambiguity is having on key areas of working life, from wellbeing and work-life balance to employee-employer relationships....

How well do popular diets help you lose weight?

One piece of advice you might get if you want to lose weight is to reduce the number of calories you consume. This will often mean going on a low-carbohydrate diet. The only problem is that there are several low-carbohydrate diets you could try. Some of these diets call for the total elimination of carbohydrates, while others only call for its reduction. So, how well do the most popular low-...

Smoking: How replacing a bad habit is the key to quitting

Leading a healthy lifestyle is about dropping the bad habits that impact your wellbeing. The problem is, they are enjoyable. Take smoking as an example. Thanks to research and studies, everyone understands the effects the process has on the body. Still, 14.7% of adults in the UK smoke to this day, which is around 7.2 million people in the UK. If you fall into this category, the end goal is to...

Simple tips for making healthier snacking choices at home

Snacking at home - top tips

With more people staying at home during the working day, due to COVID-19, the temptation to reach into the snack cupboard and graze on less healthy food, such as crisps, biscuits, chocolate, sweets and cake, may be high. Regularly snacking on foods that are high in energy (calories), fat, sugar and salt can increase your risk of developing heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

Here’s...

How to get the best results from your braces treatment

There are all kinds of reasons why you may be considering braces. Whether you’ve noticed a dip in your confidence level because of your smile, or you want your teeth straightening for medical reasons, taking the plunge and opting to get braces can provide invaluable benefits for your health and wellbeing. If you have crooked or misaligned teeth, this may make it harder to follow a good oral...

The UK is binning 53,000,000 disposable face masks every single day

53 million disposable face masks are sent to landfill every single day

The UK is binning an incredible 53,000,000 disposable face masks every single day, with reports that many face masks are ending up being carelessly discarded in the street ending up in streams and rivers.

“If you walk around any street now you will see disposable face masks being blown around with leaves in the gutter – they are the new cigarette butt – people are simply chucking...

‘lockdown loneliness’ and its impact is as high as 27% in the UK

27% of the UK is lonely in lockdown

As England is once again in lockdown, new research shows the rate of ‘lockdown loneliness’ and its impact on mental health is as high as 27% in the UK. As the NHS strains to support an increase in mental health conditions, the Flow headset and therapy app treatment for depression, the first of its type to be medically approved in the UK and EU, aims to tackle ‘lockdown loneliness’ and mental...

The rise of medical service at home

The Covid-19 pandemic generated a drastic change in the doctor-patient relationship. Due to social distancing and the quick spread of the virus, people have been trying to avoid hospitals or clinics, as they are more vulnerable waiting among dozens of people to be seen by the doctor. This produced a growth of medical service at home, offered by private clinics.

It seems the pandemic...

Keep your immune system healthy by eating a balanced diet

How does your diet affect your immunity?

During the winter months, we want our bodies to be strong enough to fight off common infections such as colds and flu. And even more so this year, with the Covid-19 outbreak. People’s immune systems tend to work less well as they get older. But does the menopause itself have any impact on your ability to fight infections? And can your diet help to keep your immune system healthy? In the...

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