Many people are unaware of the proven link between cancer and processed foods and alcohol. The You Gov survey found that 51% of people were not aware that processed meats increased cancer risk or that lack of exercise was also dangerous. Equally 41% had no idea of any link with cancer and alcohol. Most people […]
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What is the Blue Badge scheme? A Blue Badge provides parking concessions for people with disabilities, allowing them (or whoever is driving with them) to park closer to shopping centres and other destinations. You can use the permit in any vehicle, as long as the badge holder is present (whether driving or being driven). It
Leg Cramps These are a common problem especially in older ager. Cramps most commonly affect the calves but can affect the feet and thighs. They involve sudden, painful involuntary contractions of a leg muscle which often occurs while a person is sleeping or resting. They can be gone in a few seconds, but the average duration is 9
Pain is an unpleasant feeling that is conveyed to the brain by nerves in the body. Acute pain from an injury usually goes away as the injury heals and the original stimulus is removed. There are two types of pain acute pain and chronic pain Acute pain is a normal sensation that alerts us to
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Sport injuries occur as a result of physical activities carried out either for general recreational purposes or with more professional goals in mind. They may be caused by accidents or by overuse, and they do not necessarily differ from injuries sustained in non-sporting activities. Most sports injuries are minor but must be treated effectively if
Many people confuse Rheumatoid arthritis with Osteoarthritis (OA) due to their similar symptoms, but the two diseases are caused by different factors. Osteoarthritis affects an estimated 9 million people in the UK while only 400,000 have Rheumatoid Arthritis. Both of them are more prevalent in women than in men. Rheumatoid arthritis can develop in patients
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What is Osteoarthritis? It is the most common form of arthritis with about 9 million people in the UK seeking treatment for it. It is not to be confused with Rheumatoid arthritis. This type of arthritis is basically wear and tear and not a systemic disease like Rheumatoid. When is it likely to get it?
What is Rheumatoid arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto immune disease where the body starts to attack itself. This causes a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the whole body. Rheumatoid Arthritis causes inflammation in the synovium (covering of the joint which produces a small amount of synovial fluid that nourishes the cartilage and lubricates the
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As most people spend between a third and a half of their lives in bed, it is important to ensure that the time spent there is as comfortable as possible, and that it is easy to move around the bed and be able to get in and out of bed easily with no potential hazards.
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Neck pain Anatomy The neck (cervical spine) is made up of seven small vertebrae which are connected by joints, ligaments, muscles and between each vertebrae there are discs. The upper two vertebrae in the neck bear the brunt of any turning movements (rotation) while the forward flexion and backward extension takes place mainly in the
