Bladder weakness and a woman’s sex life
Through my work as a sex therapist and relationship counsellor, I know the challenges that a woman has to face if she suffers from bladder...
Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Exploring the complexities of ageing, and offering a comprehensive look at health, wellness, and social care for elderly populations. It delves into mental and cognitive health, support for dementia patients, the impact of menopause, advancements in biological ageing measurement, technology for elder safety, and health challenges during pandemics. It also emphasises the importance of caregiving, physical activities, and creative engagements like poetry for the elderly, reflecting the wide range of medical and social aspects of ageing.
Drug ‘melts away’ fat inside arteries
A new drug being trialled for treating breast cancer and diabetes has been shown to ‘melt away’ the fat inside arteries that can cause heart...
Vitamin D deficiency in older people
There are now 11.8 million people aged 65 or over in the UK and many older individuals aren’t getting outside regularly putting them at greater...
Foods that harm your smile
The foods you eat really can have a visible effect on your smile. Here, dentist Dr Richard Marques explains why some foods can stain and...
How to protect your skin this winter
The dreary British weather can play havoc with our skin, especially for those with existing skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis. Each winter our body...
Don’t overlook Type 3c diabetes
The health of people with diabetes is being put at risk due to the failure of doctors to recognise an important subtype of diabetes which...
Life is all memory
We’ve all forgotten to pack our toothbrush for the holiday, or the reason why we went up the stairs. But for some older people, robbed...
Setting the record straight on breast cancer risk
When it comes to the risk factors for breast cancer, there are a lot of myths to cloud the facts. But with one in eight...
Selfies and the impact on plastic surgery
THERE’S no doubt we’re a generation that’s increasingly becoming selfie-obsessed. What’s the impact of selfies on the general perception of beauty, and in turn on...
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