Along with the physical changes that occur as we get older, there are changes to our sleep patterns. As people age they tend to have a harder time falling asleep and more trouble staying asleep than when they were younger. It is a common misconception that sleep needs decline with age. In fact, research demonstrates that […]
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A person with restless legs syndrome experiences twitchiness and discomfort in the legs, usually after going to bed. As this can lead to insomnia, it is considered a sleep disorder. Restless legs syndrome (RLS) may happen because of mental or physical problems, or it may be an adverse effect of some medications. It is also
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Sitting is the new smoking! According to the WHO sedentary behaviour now ranks among the ten leading causes of death. Sitting for too long leads to an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, dementia, obesity and cancer. If you look at time spent sitting of the majority of the working population, you will find that most
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Bone Spurs A bone spur or osteophyte is a small extra outgrowth of bone. Bone spurs are usually caused by local inflammation e.g from osteoarthritis or tendonitis. They tend to develop in areas of inflammation or injury Bone spurs may not always cause symptoms. However, in many cases they do cause pain and other associated
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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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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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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