Building resilience
Resilience is the ability to adapt to challenging circumstances without it taking too large an impact on our mental well-being.…
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How do effectively deal with insomnia
Severe insomnia can wreak havoc with mental health and physical wellbeing. According to the NHS website, insomnia is defined as regularly…
Spinal injuries: Alternative recovery position
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Why the recovery position saves lives
Why the recovery position saves lives: When you are unconscious or unresponsive, most of your muscles relax and go floppy.…
Food allergies and anaphylaxis
An allergic reaction occurs when the body’s immune system reacts inappropriately in response to the presence of a substance that…
Your marathon survival guide
Marathon day is almost here. You will have trained for months, dedicating hundreds of hours to pounding the pavements in…
Top tips for those watching the London Marathon
Top tips for those watching the London Marathon - It’s a big date for the 40,000 people who run the…
Heart attacks and cardiac arrest
Heart attacks can happen to anyone, of any age. Although they are more likely to occur in older people. In…
Tree pollen allergy
It is commonly thought that hay fever is only a problem in late Spring or the summer months, when the…
Childhood diseases: How to identify them
Childhood diseases: How to identify them: Following the recent rise in Strep A and Scarlet Fever cases, this article will…
How to enjoy a flipping good pancake day
Pancake day traditionally started to use up luxury ingredients prior to Lent. However, now it has now become a great…
Staying safe whilst skiing
Skiing is a great option for a fun and active family holiday however the adrenaline rush is not without risks!…