World Health Day 2023; the World Health Organisation's 75th anniversary. Public health successes that have improved quality of life during the last seven decades are being celebrated. And rightly so. Milestones include the discovery of antibiotics in 1950, the development of the inactivated poliovirus vaccine which has led to the near-eradication of polio and the recent announcement...
Whether it’s finding out the initial news, during the process, or even after giving birth, pregnancy can be an utterly life-changing experience for any woman. Both the mental and physical health is affected quite significantly, and in this latest blog post here below, we pinpoint the main effects pregnancy typically has on a woman’s body, whilst also...
It is estimated that between one to two per cent of the world’s overall population suffer from OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder), which, at first glance, doesn’t necessarily sound a lot, but when analysed, actually accounts for one in every 100. Whereas we’ve probably all heard about OCD in some shape or form, we probably haven’t been as...
Hon Lik was 47 years old when he developed the first modern e-cigarette. The year was 2003 and Lik, a heavy smoker, was struggling to quit. Using his knowledge of Chinese medicine and mechanics, Lik set out to create a product that would satisfy his sharp nicotine cravings without tobacco smoke, that is. Vapour was the key....
With the 2022 World Cup kicking off this week over in Qatar, it seemed an ideal moment to shed a bit of light on some of the most common injuries a good chunk of footballers representing their countries over the next month will be at risk of sustaining. Football is (subjectively, of course) a beautiful sport, and...
This year the fox eye trend has been on the lips of many people looking to emulate the raised oval eye shape of supermodels Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner. However, it hasn’t just been the subject of admiration but also caution due to a multitude of reports in the press that have highlighted how dangerous the procedure...
Stress Awareness Week 2022
Stress is something most of us deal with daily, it’s a normal reaction we have to certain situations. Too much stress, however, can have a negative impact on our health, both mentally and physically. International Stress Awareness Week is held annually to raise awareness about stress management and combat the...
With the turning back of clocks comes cooler weather and the tentative onset of preparations for the festive season. Our daily wardrobe may start to look significantly cosier as November begins, but it’s not just our jumpers and scarves that are feeling fluffy. The upper lips of men everywhere may be looking decidedly fuzzier as Movember moustaches...
Marilyn Monroe is, without a doubt, Hollywood’s eternal legend. Actress, sex symbol and icon of glamour; Marilyn’s myth lives on untouched in pop culture, now more present than ever after the release of ‘Blonde’, the new Netflix drama. Yet, despite the intense fascination, little is publicly known about her tragic private life and her chronic pain, because...
Longevity in sport, especially in the modern era, is nothing short of an extraordinary feat. Let’s face it: injuries of all kinds in sport are almost inevitable, and are incredibly difficult to avoid. Roger Federer, though, was a prime example of one who turned that coin almost completely on its head. The 41-year-old Swiss legend, who had...
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