Getting up after a fall

Getting up after a fall is a skill which can mean an elderly person gets help faster and minimises complications such as pressure sores and...

Treatment options for overactive bladder

While the medical community searches for a reliable biological marker or a clinical test which could define Overactive Bladder Syndrome (or OAB), it is safe...

Why follow the Pioppi diet?

The Mediterranean diet focuses on healthy fats, unrefined carbohydrates, legumes, nuts and copious amounts of fresh fruit and vegetables, lean protein, very little sugar, and...

What is Dyspraxia?

Dyspraxia, a form of developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a common disorder affecting fine and/or gross motor coordination in children and adults. It may also...

Should bigger babies be delivered early?

Should bigger babies be delivered early? A baby larger than predicted by a mother’s size can cause complications at birth. One of the major problems...

Please wash your hands

Most people in the UK don't wash their hands hands thoroughly enough to get rid of bacteria that can cause cause upset stomachs, colds and...

How to check your feet every day

We know that people with diabetes have a much greater risk of developing problems with their feet, so we encourage you to keep an eye...

Overriding our genetic blueprint

Your wellbeing has far more to do with what you make of your compelling possibility than how you make do with your genetic blueprint. Whilst...