Why morning exercise is best
People choose to exercise at different times of day for different reasons - a lunchtime workout may fit into your…
Muscular & Skeletal
Unrest – a new film about ME
As NICE announces it will review current treatment guidelines for those with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), a disturbing new film ‘Unrest’…
All you need to know about snoring
Snoring may inspire jokes but it is no laughing matter if you are one of the estimated 40 per cent…
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…
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…
Silkworms could repair damaged spinal cords
Spinal cord injuries can have devastating life-long consequences and a total break in the spinal cord is impossible to repair.…
Keeping bones strong and healthy
Learn more about keeping bones strong and healthy with this animation, voiced by the National Osteoporosis Society's Ambassador Miriam Margolyes.…
Marfan syndrome often missed
Over 18,000 people are affected by Marfan syndrome in the UK but only around half of those actually know they…
Wild swimming washes away stress
Wild swimming – the simple art of swimming in natural water bodies outdoors – is making a comeback, with more…
Calming immune cells
Scientists have found a way to calm immune cells, reducing inflammation which can lead to diseases including rheumatoid arthritis and…