No more squeamishness about pelvic floor exercises
As a half-Asian woman married to a French man, I appreciate how different countries and cultures have different attitudes to being a woman and in...
Wheels of Misfortune
Wheelchair travel by land, sea and sky; easier would it be that a camel pass through a needle’s eye. The holiday companies cheerily name themselves...
Screen and treat for HepB
Hepatitis B is a devastating virus that infects around 250 million people worldwide and is endemic proportions in parts of Africa. Left untreated, it can...
Alcohol and your children
Most people in Britain enjoy drinking in moderation and use it to good effect as a social glue and superlative relaxant. But think about alcohol...
The brief history of your liver
One of the largest organs in the human body, the liver is located on the right side of the body underneath the lower ribcage. It...
Hero to zero – sugary drinks
Logically, it seems like a good idea to switch from sugary drinks to versions made using artificial sweeteners. You get the same sugary taste without...
Gambling addiction akin to drug and alcohol cravings
Gambling addiction can have a devastating effect not just on patients, but also their families. It can result in people losing their job, and leave...
Keeping New Year’s resolutions
Whatever your aims are, you will probably need some help as over 90 per cent of our resolutions dissolve into a pile of dust by mid-February....
ADHD Treatment – Why do Doctors Stimulate Hyper Kids?
One Minute Medical School expert talks about the issues surrounding drug therapies for children with ADHD.
Cycling for beginners
Cycling is excellent for improving overall fitness and toning the lower body. As a non-impact activity, it places no stress on the joints of the...
