Living with adult urinary incontinence: what you need to know Adult urinary incontinence is not an easy thing to talk about. Although there is no such thing as an embarrassing health problem, there is certainly a stigma around talking about this issue. What we can attribute this outdated attitude to is that old explanation: a
Are you making the most of the amazing power of whole grains, asks Marlene Watson-Tara. The most important dietary change you can make is to integrate whole cereal grains (particularly short grain brown rice) into your daily diet. This should be a staple for everyone but is absolutely essential for anyone adopting a vegan lifestyle.
Harnessing the power of volunteering to bring about change As a representative of Castle Point Climate Action group I recently took part in the on-line annual general meeting of the Castle Point Association of Voluntary Services and I was reminded, if I needed reminding, that a great deal of fantastic work is going on at
Three easy ways to spice up your lockdown life Here in the UK, we are well into our third national lockdown and it can be hard to find ways to keep things feeling fresh and different. And so we are going to give you three easy ways to spice up your lockdown life. But before
The pandemic has changed many people’s priorities. Has it changed yours? The pandemic has thrown the world into disarray. While the wider world has been especially impacted — lockdowns, travel restrictions, and so on — our personal lives have also required a refocus. For many people, particularly the over 50s, the pandemic has made us
Understanding terpinolene terpenes and associated CBD health benefits Although you may not recognise the word, you have probably encountered many terpenes throughout your life. For example, terpenes are present in many commercial products including soap and shampoo. It is terpenes that give these products their distinctive scents of orange, lemon, lavender and rose, for example.
The challenges of excessive body and facial hair Accepting the transmission from puberty can be a little difficult. Whilst not one of the major issues to contend with, one of the annoyances for young women is often contending with the growth of body hair. Hairy legs, for example, are not conducive to wearing pretty summer
Share your mental health stories anonymously on Minds Anonymous Louisa ‘Wizzi’ Magnussen has suffered from mental illness since she was a child. During the pandemic, she found that so many of her friends and colleagues were suffering in silence, unwilling to share their stories with a professional and unable to talk to friends when separated
Should GP video consultations continue on an ongoing basis? For much of the past year, because of the pandemic, many GP practices and other NHS practitioners have been carrying out non-essential consultations via video calls. This greatly reduces the risk of viral transmission for both the patient and healthcare worker. So, the question has been asked:
Clutter Clearing Tips For The New Year Many of us are spending a lot more of our time in our homes due to the lockdown measures we now face. As this is an ideal opportunity to declutter our homes, I hope my clutter clearing tips for the New Year help provide support for our well-being