Whether it’s finding out the initial news, during the process, or even after giving birth, pregnancy can be an utterly life-changing experience for any woman. Both the mental and physical health is affected quite significantly, and in this latest blog post here below, we pinpoint the main effects pregnancy typically has on a woman’s body, whilst also...
It is estimated that between one to two per cent of the world’s overall population suffer from OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder), which, at first glance, doesn’t necessarily sound a lot, but when analysed, actually accounts for one in every 100. Whereas we’ve probably all heard about OCD in some shape or form, we probably haven’t been as...
This year the fox eye trend has been on the lips of many people looking to emulate the raised oval eye shape of supermodels Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner. However, it hasn’t just been the subject of admiration but also caution due to a multitude of reports in the press that have highlighted how dangerous the procedure...
Stress Awareness Week 2022
Stress is something most of us deal with daily, it’s a normal reaction we have to certain situations. Too much stress, however, can have a negative impact on our health, both mentally and physically. International Stress Awareness Week is held annually to raise awareness about stress management and combat the...
As breast cancer awareness month is in full swing, you may have noticed some of your friends or colleagues wearing a pink ribbon, the international symbol for breast cancer awareness. You may have also seen some of the numerous breast cancer awareness campaigns, urging women to self-check for lumps or any other abnormalities in their breasts.
Longevity in sport, especially in the modern era, is nothing short of an extraordinary feat. Let’s face it: injuries of all kinds in sport are almost inevitable, and are incredibly difficult to avoid. Roger Federer, though, was a prime example of one who turned that coin almost completely on its head. The 41-year-old Swiss legend, who had...
Queen Elizabeth II's reign over the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth states lasted for 70 years and 214 days until Thursday 8 September 2022, at 96 years of age. She was in good health and spirit for the significant majority of this time, and even when her physical conditional began to affect how she carried out her...
Despite science, there's still a lot we don’t know for certain about the human body. Among the mysteries that surround yawns and dominant hands, knuckle cracking is one behaviour that has remained unresolved since the 1900s, when scientists began to research the popping sound it produced. A common parental belief warns that knuckle cracking causes hand arthritis,...
Loneliness is defined in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary as: 'A feeling of being unhappy because you have no friends or people to talk to.' Wow. Blunt, yes, but… is it that cut and dry? Well, maybe yes, and, maybe no. I don’t know about you, but I can definitely relate to the definition. Yet, I’ve also...
Sun Awareness Week is held annually with the aim of educating the public on the importance of protecting their skin from dangerous sun exposure. Sun exposure has little to do with the temperature; it refers to UV exposure, which can be as strong in winter months as in summer months. The British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) organise...
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