Pregnant women who suffer from epilepsy should be provided with specialist care according to new guidelines put forward by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. According to experts from the body, pregnant women with epilepsy should receive specialist care from a dedicated health team to reduce the risk of complications and prevent “unnecessary deaths”. […]
A cervical cancer charity has issued a warning after figures showed a significant number of women over 50 are missing routine smear tests. Over a third of women aged over 50 have delayed or missed their routine cervical screening test according to Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust. In a survey of 1,000 women aged over 50, […]
Women are almost twice as likely to suffer from anxiety as men, a new review has suggested. Researchers from Cambridge University conducted a review of 48 studies on kava, which lead them to conclusion that women are more likely to experience anxiety than men. The review also suggested that young people aged under 35 and […]
A global review of anxiety says that as the disorder is more common than we think, more attention should be paid to it in mental health research. Anxiety is defined as feelings of fear, unease and worry that carry on for extended periods of time and affect everyday life, becoming overwhelming. This is commonly accompanied […]
Summer is finally here and before we know it, the holidays will be here. If you’re ready to have your healthiest summer yet, take on board these eight golden rules: Drink plenty of water It’s essential to drink water all year round, but staying hydrated is particularly important in the summer when temperatures are higher. If […]
A new study has suggested that children with diabetes are missing out on key checks, including eye tests. Data collected by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health suggests that up to 75 percent of children in England and Wales are missing out on important health checks. Only 25.4 percent of children with diabetes […]
Experts from Public Health England have hit out at new advice that advises people to increase their intake of fat. Chief nutritionist at the body, Dr Alison Tedstone, has branded advice from the National Obesity Forum “irresponsible and potentially deadly.” A new report published by the National Obesity Forum suggested eating more fat could reduce […]
Pop starlet Ellie Goulding has opened up about her struggle with panic attacks and anxiety. The UK singer has spoken out about her cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) to help her deal with the battle. Ellie explained that her panic attacks were triggered by her surroundings, so getting to the studio was an uncomfortable experience. The […]
New research has suggested that the gap in life expectancy between the rich and poor is increasing in England and Wales for the first time in decades. Researchers from City University London found that people are living longer, but the gap between those from poor and wealthy backgrounds is increasing in size for the first […]
According to a 2013 study conducted by the charity Mind, work is the biggest cause of stress in people’s lives. One in three people admitted that their work life was more stressful than financial problems or health concerns. The survey found that stress in the workplace led to 7 percent of people having suicidal thoughts […]