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Medical Health: Hypothermia

Kirsty Lilley Tue, 17th Dec 2024 at 09:00

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Winter has begun in earnest and recently we have seen inclement weather bring with it a noticeable drop in temperature. It’s important that we look after each other at this time of... Winter has begun in earnest and recently we have seen inclement weather bring with it a noticeable drop in temperature. It’s important that we look after each other at this time of year, especially as many people live alone and may be worrying about the cost of living, including heating.
It’s vital that we keep... Winter has begun in earnest and recently we have seen inclement weather bring with it a noticeable drop in temperature. It’s important that we look after each other at this time of year, especially as many people live alone and may be worrying about the cost of living, including heating.
It’s vital that we keep warm during the long winter months and...

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Medical Health: Lyme Disease

Kirsty Lilley Fri, 22nd Nov 2024 at 09:00

To the delight of comedy fans, Miranda Hart has recently made a welcome return to our screens. The recent publication of her new book, ‘I Haven’t Been Entirely Honest with You’, outlines her struggles to recover from the... To the delight of comedy fans, Miranda Hart has recently made a welcome return to our screens. The recent publication of her new book, ‘I Haven’t Been Entirely Honest with You’, outlines her struggles to recover from the... To the delight of comedy fans, Miranda Hart has recently made a welcome return to our screens. The recent publication of her new book, ‘I Haven’t Been Entirely Honest with You’, outlines her struggles to recover from the...

Medical Health: An overview of asthma

Kirsty Lilley Tue, 22nd Oct 2024 at 09:00

Asthma is a common disease of the airways, which can affect all age groups. It is a chronic condition caused by inflammation and muscle tightening around the airways, making it harder to breathe. According to the World Health Organisation it is the... Asthma is a common disease of the airways, which can affect all age groups. It is a chronic condition caused by inflammation and muscle tightening around the airways, making it harder to breathe. According to the World Health Organisation it is the... Asthma is a common disease of the airways, which can affect all age groups. It is a chronic condition caused by inflammation and muscle tightening around the airways, making it harder to breathe. According to the World Health Organisation it is the...

Medical Health: Coeliac disease

Kirsty Lilley Wed, 25th Sep 2024 at 09:00

Coeliac disease is a lifelong autoimmune condition affecting people who have an inability to tolerate gluten. The body’s immune system attacks its own tissue after gluten has been eaten, which in turn inflames the gut. The associated damage... Coeliac disease is a lifelong autoimmune condition affecting people who have an inability to tolerate gluten. The body’s immune system attacks its own tissue after gluten has been eaten, which in turn inflames the gut. The associated damage... Coeliac disease is a lifelong autoimmune condition affecting people who have an inability to tolerate gluten. The body’s immune system attacks its own tissue after gluten has been eaten, which in turn inflames the gut. The associated damage...

Medical Health: Give blood and save lives

Kirsty Lilley Wed, 28th Aug 2024 at 09:00

The NHS has recently sent out a plea for more blood donors to come forward, as stocks are critically low. The NHS needs three blood donations every minute to deal with emergencies, operations, and childbirth. Plasma, which is involved in the... The NHS has recently sent out a plea for more blood donors to come forward, as stocks are critically low. The NHS needs three blood donations every minute to deal with emergencies, operations, and childbirth. Plasma, which is involved in the... The NHS has recently sent out a plea for more blood donors to come forward, as stocks are critically low. The NHS needs three blood donations every minute to deal with emergencies, operations, and childbirth. Plasma, which is involved in the...

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Medical Health: Postnatal depression

Kirsty Lilley Fri, 26th Jul 2024 at 09:00

Having a baby is a huge event and transitional time in life. Whilst it can be a time of immense joy, it can also be stressful for various reasons. It is common to experience a brief period of feeling low and tearful just after giving birth, which... Having a baby is a huge event and transitional time in life. Whilst it can be a time of immense joy, it can also be stressful for various reasons. It is common to experience a brief period of feeling low and tearful just after giving birth, which... Having a baby is a huge event and transitional time in life. Whilst it can be a time of immense joy, it can also be stressful for various reasons. It is common to experience a brief period of feeling low and tearful just after giving birth, which...

Medical Health: Understanding shingles

Kirsty Lilley Wed, 26th Jun 2024 at 09:00

Shingles is an infection of a nerve and the surrounding skin, and it is caused by the varicella zoster virus, also responsible for chicken pox. It is thought that a weakened immune system prompted by stress, other health conditions and treatments... Shingles is an infection of a nerve and the surrounding skin, and it is caused by the varicella zoster virus, also responsible for chicken pox. It is thought that a weakened immune system prompted by stress, other health conditions and treatments... Shingles is an infection of a nerve and the surrounding skin, and it is caused by the varicella zoster virus, also responsible for chicken pox. It is thought that a weakened immune system prompted by stress, other health conditions and treatments...

Medical Health: More than a case of the ‘blues’

Kirsty Lilley Fri, 24th May 2024 at 09:00

We have made good progress in understanding mental health difficulties and reducing the associated stigma. However, recent public and political discourse has highlighted that we still have a long way to go in developing a holistic and compassionate... We have made good progress in understanding mental health difficulties and reducing the associated stigma. However, recent public and political discourse has highlighted that we still have a long way to go in developing a holistic and compassionate... We have made good progress in understanding mental health difficulties and reducing the associated stigma. However, recent public and political discourse has highlighted that we still have a long way to go in developing a holistic and compassionate...

Medical Health: Non-melanoma skin cancer

Kirsty Lilley Fri, 26th Apr 2024 at 09:00

Spring will soon give way to the longer days of summer, and many of us will be looking forward to being outdoors and the warmth of the sun. Sunshine has many properties which are beneficial to our health and wellbeing, including its natural... Spring will soon give way to the longer days of summer, and many of us will be looking forward to being outdoors and the warmth of the sun. Sunshine has many properties which are beneficial to our health and wellbeing, including its natural... Spring will soon give way to the longer days of summer, and many of us will be looking forward to being outdoors and the warmth of the sun. Sunshine has many properties which are beneficial to our health and wellbeing, including its natural...

Medical Health: Understanding cystitis

Kirsty Lilley Wed, 27th Mar 2024 at 09:00

Cystitis is a common urinary tract infection which results in inflammation of the bladder. The condition can sometimes get better without medical intervention after a few days and can respond well to drinking plenty of water and taking over the... Cystitis is a common urinary tract infection which results in inflammation of the bladder. The condition can sometimes get better without medical intervention after a few days and can respond well to drinking plenty of water and taking over the... Cystitis is a common urinary tract infection which results in inflammation of the bladder. The condition can sometimes get better without medical intervention after a few days and can respond well to drinking plenty of water and taking over the...

Medical Health: Suicide Awareness

Kirsty Lilley Mon, 26th Feb 2024 at 09:00

Over the last three years, the International Association for Suicide Prevention has championed ‘World Suicide Prevention Day’ with the theme of ‘creating hope through action’. Suicide is a difficult subject to discuss, but... Over the last three years, the International Association for Suicide Prevention has championed ‘World Suicide Prevention Day’ with the theme of ‘creating hope through action’. Suicide is a difficult subject to discuss, but... Over the last three years, the International Association for Suicide Prevention has championed ‘World Suicide Prevention Day’ with the theme of ‘creating hope through action’. Suicide is a difficult subject to discuss, but...

Medical Health: Polycystic ovary syndrome

Kirsty Lilley Thu, 25th Jan 2024 at 09:00

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a gynaecological condition which is thought to be linked to abnormal hormone levels in the body, including insulin, which in turn brings a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol levels. ... Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a gynaecological condition which is thought to be linked to abnormal hormone levels in the body, including insulin, which in turn brings a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol levels. ... Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a gynaecological condition which is thought to be linked to abnormal hormone levels in the body, including insulin, which in turn brings a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol levels. ...

Medical Health: Managing the flu

Kirsty Lilley Mon, 18th Dec 2023 at 09:00

Flu, also known as influenza, is caused by a virus that infects the respiratory tract comprised of the nose, throat and lungs. It shares many of the same symptoms as the common cold, but with some marked differences. The most telling difference is... Flu, also known as influenza, is caused by a virus that infects the respiratory tract comprised of the nose, throat and lungs. It shares many of the same symptoms as the common cold, but with some marked differences. The most telling difference is... Flu, also known as influenza, is caused by a virus that infects the respiratory tract comprised of the nose, throat and lungs. It shares many of the same symptoms as the common cold, but with some marked differences. The most telling difference is...

Medical Health: Raynaud's Syndrome

Kirsty Lilley Thu, 23rd Nov 2023 at 09:00

Raynaud’s syndrome affects the small blood vessels in the fingers and toes, causing spasms which limit blood flow to the affected area. This can lead to symptoms such as skin colour changes, cold skin and the sensation of pins and needles. It... Raynaud’s syndrome affects the small blood vessels in the fingers and toes, causing spasms which limit blood flow to the affected area. This can lead to symptoms such as skin colour changes, cold skin and the sensation of pins and needles. It... Raynaud’s syndrome affects the small blood vessels in the fingers and toes, causing spasms which limit blood flow to the affected area. This can lead to symptoms such as skin colour changes, cold skin and the sensation of pins and needles. It...

Medical Health: Grappling with gout

Kirsty Lilley Mon, 30th Oct 2023 at 09:00

Gout is the most common type of inflammatory arthritis. It is caused by high levels of uric acid, which accumulate in the blood from the breakdown of purines. These are natural chemicals found in each cell of the body and in many foods, especially... Gout is the most common type of inflammatory arthritis. It is caused by high levels of uric acid, which accumulate in the blood from the breakdown of purines. These are natural chemicals found in each cell of the body and in many foods, especially... Gout is the most common type of inflammatory arthritis. It is caused by high levels of uric acid, which accumulate in the blood from the breakdown of purines. These are natural chemicals found in each cell of the body and in many foods, especially...

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