Exercise is good for you and often you’ll feel on top of the world after you’ve worked up a sweat. But even the most ardent exerciser will admit that sometimes the spirit isn’t willing, and the flesh is weak and fancies a sit-down. Now imagine you’re one of the estimated 43% of people in England […]
There’s never been a better time to start cycling to work. Aside from anything else, the added incentive of avoiding public transport during a pandemic has probably induced more people than ever to enjoy getting around on two wheels instead. Of course, that’s not the only reason to ride. Cycling is cheap, it’s often faster […]
NHS staff are at risk of high rates of post-traumatic stress disorder if they don’t get the right support as the coronavirus outbreak subsides, health service adviser Prof Neil Greenberg has said. For now there’s a national focus on health and care workers. Public billboards praise them, millions turn out on the street for a […]
One in six women who lose a baby in early pregnancy experiences long-term symptoms of post-traumatic stress, a UK study suggests. Women need more sensitive and specific care after a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy, researchers say. Toni Edwards-Beighton, 36, says she felt she was losing her mind after a miscarriage in 2016. “I felt my […]
The majority of people who believe they have a chronic form of Lyme disease are more likely to have chronic fatigue syndrome, experts suggest. There are around 3,000 cases of Lyme disease, caused by tick bites, in the UK each year. Most of those who take antibiotics make a full recovery within months. But infectious […]
One in four people in England live with a long-term health condition like diabetes, cancer, Parkinson’s or arthritis. That’s 15 million people, and the figure is expected to rise to 18 million by 2025. Regular exercise can help manage the symptoms of these conditions, as well as improving physical and mental health, but it’s harder […]
Scans carried out when someone is first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis can predict their long-term prognosis, research has shown. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans are already a key part of the diagnosis and management of MS. But a 15-year study of people with clinically isolated syndrome (CIS), who can go on to develop MS, suggests […]
Does nail biting cause any long-term nail damage? Answers From Lawrence E. Gibson, M.D. Although unsanitary, chronic nail biting (onychophagia) isn’t likely to cause long-term nail damage. Nails are formed within the nail bed—just beneath where the U-shaped cuticles begin. As long as the nail bed remains intact, nail biting isn’t likely to interfere with […]
L. Les, 42, begins to cry as she describes how the shutdown has affected her and her 10-year-old son. She’s behind on her mortgage, car and utility bills. While she has arranged to pay some of the bills later, Les worries about how her credit will be affected by the delays. She applied for public […]
Long-term care is a term used to describe home and community-based services for adults who need help taking care of themselves. If you're considering long-term care options for yourself, a parent, or another loved one, start the research and discussions early. If you wait, an injury or illness might force your hand—leading to a hasty […]
GPs, mental health and community care are the services to get the biggest increases in funding as part of a new long-term plan to overhaul the NHS. The aim is to curb the reliance on hospitals, which will get a smaller cut of the budget as health chiefs overhaul the way the service works in […]
By Shaun Chavis Follow me on Twitter Almost any woman who’s got serious pounds to drop has thought, “If I were a celebrity with a personal trainer, I could do it too!” Last month, I had my chance. The California Table Grape Commission flew me to Santa Barbara, Calif., for a one-on-one training session with […]
If you're caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia, it's important to understand long-term care options and carefully evaluate their services and quality of care. Here's help getting started. Keeping your loved one at home Home care for a relative with Alzheimer's is often highly valued. To make it possible—and […]
Sean McKenna, 55, was diagnosed with HIV in 1992. He takes 22 pills a day and deals with diarrhea, joint pain and HPV. He’s been on disability, unable to work, for over 20 years. Luigi Ferrer, 59, has been HIV-positive since 1985, but he works full time and takes only one pill a day. McKenna […]