Tag Archives: Lifestyle
Muscle and joint health
Everyone suffers from aches and pains in our muscles and joints at some point. Some of these might be caused by a specific injury or accident, whilst others appear to have no obvious cause at all. Back pain, creaky knees, dodgy hips and frozen shoulder are just some of the common problems people experience. Whilst […]
Back Pain Factsheet
Back care desk exercises
Arthritis…My Story
Cancer
Cancer is an unfortunately common health condition and it’s estimated that one in three of us will develop the condition at some point in our lives. In the UK, over 300,000 people are diagnosed with cancer every year. The term ‘cancer’ doesn’t actually refer to a single condition; it’s a collective term for over 200 […]
Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a thick waxy substance naturally produced by your liver. The amount of cholesterol in your blood stream is largely determined by the amount you produce, however dietary cholesterol can also be found in some foods including egg yolks and seafood. Cholesterol is essential for your health and is used by every cell in […]
Blood Pressure
Your blood pressure is the medical name for the force of your blood being pumped around your body and the pressure it puts on your blood vessels and heart. If your blood pressure is too high it puts strain on your blood vessels and heart which can lead to an increased risk of a heart […]