General Health 77
Men’s Health Week – the dangers of belly fat
Most of us have, at some point in our lives, pondered the question ‘what’s a healthy weight?’ Usually, calculating your BMI (body mass index) can give a good indication of whether or not you’re in a healthy weight range – but the BMI calculator has its failings. It can’t, for instance, detect muscle (which is […]
Five surprising migraine facts
We’ve all experienced a bad headache, whether it’s been self-inflicted with one too many drinks at the office Christmas party, or the result of a nasty bout of flu. But when exactly does a bad headache cross over into migraine territory? And when does it become cause to visit the doctor? Usually, a migraine is […]
Risky business: is exercising when pregnant good or bad?
It’s not headline news that your body undergoes an incredible level of change during your pregnancy. Some women feel uncomfortable throughout the entire nine months, physically challenged in ways they could never imagine, and some women find that their bodies attune to its multiple strange transformations, like a goddess of fertility. Whatever kind of pregnancy […]
What are the signs of a bladder infection?
A bladder infection is a common condition normally caused by the growth of bacteria in the urinary tract. It typically causes mild urinary symptoms that pass on their own within a few days, however it can sometimes spread to the kidneys causing more serious symptoms. A bladder infection falls under the category of a […]
What causes cold sores?
Cold Sores and the Herpes Simplex Virus Herpes simplex is a type of herpes virus that can cause many conditions. Two of the most commonest ones are cold sores and genital herpes. Despite the stigma that surrounds genital herpes, it’s also worth noting that it’s not a severe condition and can be easily managed with […]
The history of smoking
Bad habits: we might not like to admit it, but we all have them. Whether it’s biting our nails, eating too much chocolate or spending our work hours browsing social media, each and every one of us has a vice. Of course some, like smoking, are more harmful than others. Nowadays, we’re all familiar with […]
Searching your symptoms – are you a Cyberchondriac?
Introduction With so much information at our fingertips these days, it’s more tempting than ever for us to turn to the internet to self-diagnose health problems and find out how to combat conditions that might put our health and wellbeing at risk. From questions about aches and pains, skin conditions, STIs and sexual health to […]
Seven weight loss myths debunked
When it comes to researching diet and nutrition online, there are a whole heap of weight loss myths that can often make things confusing. Whilst the many benefits of losing weight are well-touted online, the best and safest weight loss practices are all too often, shrouded in mystery and poor explanation. Changing your lifestyle to […]
Eight surprising health benefits to having sex
With many of us leading hectic lives, intimate time with our partner can be few and far between. Daily stresses centred on work, family and limited free time means we often put sex on the back burner. But perhaps if more of us knew of the fantastic health benefits to having sex, we’d prioritise it. […]
10 ways to keep your New Year’s health resolutions
Uh-oh. It’s New Year’s health resolutions time, again. The anxiety-inducing post-Christmas period has come around way too fast. One minute we were adjusting (read: undoing) our belts for another round of mince pies, the next, we’re making pledges to morph into a healthier, smarter, better version of ourselves overnight. But all these New Year’s […]