Tag Archives: risk

Time to stand up to misconceptions about falls

Time to stand up to misconceptions about falls

There is a plethora of misconceptions about falls out there – from level of risk to potential for prevention. However, what is crystal clear is the scale of the falls challenge and the urgency in tack ...
Heart Attacks – Don’t panic

Heart Attacks – Don’t panic

When it comes to heart attacks, many of us know the causes most likely to trigger a problem: Obesity, not enough exercise, high blood pressure, stress and smoking. But new research from America is fin ...
Facts on cholesterol

Facts on cholesterol

Cholesterol is a fatty substance known as a lipid and is vital for the normal functioning of the body. It is mainly made by the liver, but can also be found in some foods. High levels of lipids in you ...
Saying thank you brings better health

Saying thank you brings better health

We are hearing a lot about mindfulness these days which is being touted as a beneficial way to help depression and to get the best out of you.  It seems even British Army Officers are being sent on mi ...