HEALTH

The physio will see you now

The physio will see you now

We are all familiar with the routine of visiting our local GP – whatever health concern we may be experiencing, he or she is normally the first port of call. But, is that default setting always the ri ...
Are you suffering in silence?

Are you suffering in silence?

There were 2,150,000 reported cases of elder abuse in 2015 alone. When someone says abuse what do you think of? Child abuse and physical domestic violence are what usually spring to mind. However, abu ...
The benefits of gardening

The benefits of gardening

The King’s Fund charity was commissioned by the National Gardens Scheme in 2015 to research the links between gardens, gardening and health. The final report clearly demonstrates how gardening can mak ...
UK has become the ‘fat man of Europe’

UK has become the ‘fat man of Europe’

According to the 2016 Global Nutrition Report, 44% of countries were now experiencing “very serious levels” of both obesity and under-nutrition which are now increasing worldwide trends. One in three ...