Links between animal and human health
Animal and human health are intimately connected - think about avian influenza which is transmitted from birds to humans and the problem of toxoplasmosis being...
Dry January to help beat breast cancer
When it comes to breast cancer risk, there is no safe limit for drinking alcohol, although the risk is linear – the more you drink,...
Cold water swimming isn’t just for New Year
If you were one of the thousands who started New Year with a dip in the chilly waters of the sea or in the Serpentine...
Feel fabulous on 1st of February
February the 1st. Never a great day. Grim. Grey. But this year could be different...
Dry January is for you
Dry January feels like it’s been around forever, doesn’t it? It’s as ubiquitously January as New Year’s resolutions and the post-Christmas belly. But how much...
Performing arts in community NHS treatment
What do we mean by the use of performing arts in community NHS treatment? In a previous article for the Hippocratic Post, I explained how...
Lose the scales when losing weight
Losing weight is quite a battle. It requires an endless amount of discipline, both in the kitchen and in the gym. You need to consistently...
Why do 5 million people sign up for Dry January?
Why do five million people every year decide to take part in Dry January? There are a number of reasons and everyone is different. It...
Teenagers and festive social media
If your teenage relatives have spent the festive period glued to their digital devices, you are not alone. More than one in four teenagers –...
Aluminium and vaccines in mammals
Further research into the effect of aluminium in vaccinations in mammals.
