Lifestyle
January 28, 2021
Almost half of adults in the UK say they have had problems with sleep during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Even children have been affected, with a recent survey showing that 70% of under-16s are going to bed later and 57% waking later.
January 21, 2021
It’s not a topic we like to talk about, but rectal bleeding is a common experience. In most cases, there’s a benign cause: usually haemorrhoids or piles, which are easily treated. But in some instances, rectal bleeding can be a sign of something more serious.
January 8, 2021
Blepharospasm is a condition where your eyelid involuntarily twitches or blinks. It isn’t a common condition, but it can really impact on the quality of life of those who experience it.
December 17, 2020
Watery eye is a common problem, in which tears are constantly produced from your eye.
December 7, 2020
Overactive bladder is estimated to affect between 12-14% of the UK’s population. It can feel like an embarrassing condition to have, but it is treatable, and major strides have been made in treatment in recent years.
Feeling dizzy is a common enough experience – but when should you start to get worried about dizzy spells, and how does feeling dizzy differ from vertigo?
November 23, 2020
Gastro-Oesophageal reflux (acid reflux) is a very common condition, which affects up to 20% of the population on a regular basis. About 3% of all GP visits are for symptoms associated with reflux, and half of these are at least the second time patients have been back with the same problem.
September 29, 2020
Acid reflux is an incredibly common condition, often accompanied by heartburn, with heartburn estimated to affect 25% of adults in the UK. But what causes it, and if you have constant acid reflux, how can it be treated?
September 7, 2020
Migraines are a hidden health crisis, with 6 million people in the UK suffering from the illness. Every day, approximately 190,000 migraine attacks are experienced across England.
September 4, 2020
Being in hospital can be distressing, particularly for someone living with dementia and their loved ones.