With so much sugary food appealing to our children these days, it can sometimes be hard to prevent our children from eating foods which can damage their teeth. Combine this with the difficulty you can often face in getting your child to brush their teeth, and you soon find yourself dealing with toothache and
Team sports like netball, basketball and football can be a huge boost to your mental and physical health. They’re a two-in-one deal, combining social benefits like friendship and self-confidence with fitness and skill gains. If you want to get involved, you don’t have to be a serious player to reap these benefits – casual teams are just
Screening all men for prostate cancer could cut deaths from the disease by up to 20%, a recent study has found. This calls the current NHS position into question, which has argued that prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screenings are unreliable and have been known to produce false positive results in the past. The team of American researchers
Women are made up of all sorts of unique and complicated pieces of machinery, and as such, they are often faced with specific health issues. EveryWoman Day looks to raise awareness of these specific issues, many of which are little-known and under-researched. Women’s health issues can affect the quality of life and in worst
To lead a long, healthy and happy life it’s important to keep your heart in good condition. Recent analysis from Public Health England (PHE) found that one in 10 men aged 50 have a heart age that’s 10 years older than their actual age. The analysis also found that many of the deaths caused by heart attacks
Recent news reports have drawn attention to the possibility that many people are not getting enough exercise in their daily lives. Walking briskly has been found to increase overall health quite considerably when done regularly, but a surprisingly high number of people get as little as 10 minutes of brisk walking into a whole month. The
Becoming an organ donor can be a big decision. Donating organs can mean the difference between life and death for many people suffering from life-threatening illnesses. In 2016 alone, 457 people died while on the active transplant waiting list, all of whom could have been saved with the help of more donors. In some cases, the diseases
Dairy has been controversial in recent years, with many online articles listing reasons why it’s an unhealthy diet choice. In this article we’ll weigh up the health pros and cons of consuming dairy foods to give a balanced perspective and help you make a decision on whether dairy is right for you. Dairy Foods and Nutrients Dairy foods
One of the many reasons why people fail to eat healthily or stick to an eating plan is a lack of preparation. Meal prepping has become much more common as people begin to realise the importance of some forward planning to reach their goals. By taking some time to prepare meals for the week, you
Dealing with the aftermath of an injury can be difficult, especially if it stops you from resuming regular activities for a period of time. When your injury is healed and you get the all clear, you can then look into building your fitness back up. It may come as a shock to you to experience
