Health

These fluid-filled bumps often form along the tendons and joints. These lumps can vary in size from a small pea up to a large golf ball. They are often a source of worry. They can appear anywhere on your body, including the hands, wrists, feet and ankles. While they are benign and non-cancerous, it is still possible that their presence…

Focusing on diagnosing and treating a comprehensive list of injuries, both minor and serious, relating to the musculoskeletal system, particularly the spine, and its impact on the nervous system and overall health, an experienced Chiropractor Gloucester such as https://purelandschiro.co.uk/chiropractor-gloucester is highly proficient in working with bones, joints, and muscles.  With most adults on average spending at least three – four…

Care work covers a wide range of responsibilities, from offering companionship to providing specialist support for medical conditions. Whether short-term or long-term, the right type of care can make a significant difference to a person’s quality of life. (more…)

Located in the North of the glorious County of Gloucestershire is the Medieval Market Town of Tewkesbury.  The town grew following the construction of Tewkesbury Abbey in the twelfth century and is now home to a local population of over 20,000 local inhabitants.  Claiming to be home to Gloucestershire’s oldest public house (the Black Bear), dating from 1308, Tewkesbury is…

Recent research has shown that there is a gender gap in the survival rates of cardiac arrest. A study by St John Ambulance has highlighted that women are less likely to receive life-saving CPR from bystanders because of concerns about inappropriate touching. There is evidence to show that having anatomically accurate CPR dummies could help with this issue. (more…)

Hearing is an essential part of our overall health, but it’s often overlooked until you have problems. Regular hearing tests can help detect early signs of hearing loss, monitor any changes over time, and prevent further deterioration of your hearing. (more…)

There are lots of things that are important to ensuring that you are as healthy as you can possibly be. Your lifestyle can make the difference between being fit and well and having health problems, and here are some of the things that you can focus on if you want to make sure that you are keeping your body as…

Reflective listening Instead of using ‘you’ sentences, use ‘I’ instead. Use ‘I’ phrases instead of ‘You are wrong’ statements. This puts the focus on both of you as a couple and not a blame game. (more…)

People suffering from psychosis have a higher risk of self-harm and suicide than others; therefore, identifying the symptoms and obtaining medical help early is paramount for a person’s safety. Psychosis is where you perceive or interpret reality in a very different way from those around you. Psychosis may be experienced once, on several occasions, or may be a life-long experience…

Inside your ear canal is a place where earwax is produced. This yellow substance is there to help to keep our ears clean and also protects them. The wax can stop our ears from becoming infected, helps to prevent injuries and also prevents foreign bodies from getting deep into the ear. However, ear wax can sometimes cause problems of its…