Most medics would not recommend career to kids
Two thirds of medics would not recommend their career to the children, finds a new survey conducted amongst senior hospital doctors, GPs, trainees and charity...
Lifestyle
The Lifestyle section explores the everyday choices and habits that shape our physical and mental wellbeing. From balanced nutrition and effective exercise to mental health awareness and restorative routines, it brings together expert-led insight and practical advice designed to support healthier living. Whether encouraging sustainable behaviour change, nurturing resilience, or examining how modern trends influence our wellbeing, this category offers thoughtful, accessible content to help readers live more consciously and confidently.
Alcohol and depression
Watch this short video from Alcohol Concern regarding the relationship between alcohol and depression. This week is Alcohol Awareness Week 2017 #AAW2017
Do you have prediabetes?
Britain is facing a Type 2 diabetes epidemic of unprecedented proportions. Around seven million adults in the UK are estimated to have prediabetes without realising...
How to make diseases disappear
How to make diseases disappear | Rangan Chatterjee | TEDxLiverpool Can you actually make a disease disappear? Dr Rangan Chatterjee thinks you can. Often referred...
Social media – a force for good in mental health
Digital technology can be a powerful force for social good and can help people to become mentally stronger and more resilient. For example, positive prosocial...
A conventional and complementary practice
There are only a handful of doctors like me in the UK – dually trained in conventional and complementary medical therapies. We take an Holistic...
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...
Avoid eye injuries on Bonfire night
Fireworks can burn at a temperature of over 1000 degrees centigrade – hot enough to melt gold. Think what they can do to your eyes!...
Witchcraft in Exeter
I grew up in Exeter, and - like J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter novels, who attended University there – I have been heavily...
Bonfire night safety tips
Stay safe this weekend with safety advice from Fireman Sam.
