HEALTH

When did you last make a new friend?

As children and in our younger years, meeting new people and making new friends is often part of everyday life; starting or changing schools, doing hobbies, working or generally socialising all mean c ...

Mark 2339 views 0 likes Aug 28, 2018

Look before you flush

It’s something so quick and so simple, yet according to a new survey, only 16% of over 50s are doing it. Doing what? Checking for blood in their pee. Blood in pee is a key symptom of bladder and kidne ...

Mark 3000 views 1 likes Aug 23, 2018

Is hydration the key to being happier and healthier?

How much water have you drunk today? The NHS advises drinking six to eight glasses of fluid a day. Water, lower fat milk and sugar-free drinks, including tea and coffee, all count. The benefits of dri ...

Mark 3089 views 1 likes Aug 22, 2018

First aid focus: Burns

If you’ve ever suffered a burn, of any kind, you’ll know how distressing it can be. But would you know how to treat a burn on yourself or someone else? A burn is caused by skin contact with dry heat, ...

Mark 1876 views 0 likes Aug 21, 2018