A urinary tract infection is a common type of infection that affects parts of your urinary tract. This includes the urethra, ureters, bladder, and kidneys. Although they can affect anyone and at any age, females have a higher risk of getting a UTI than males. Women’s shorter urethra makes it…
Thanks to better healthcare, reduced smoking rates and improved working conditions, men and women in the UK are living longer. In 2019, we saw a surge in life expectancy: according to the Office for National Statistics, life expectancy for women increased to 83.6 years, and 79.9 years for men. Now…
Nothing feels better than knowing that you’re really working your muscles and building your strength. However, just about nothing feels worse than the soreness you experience the next day—especially if you wake up feeling exhausted. If you don’t bounce right back after a workout, it can make it difficult to…
Having a baby was always part of your plan. Having your own family was always part of your plan. Having to consider options like using another woman’s eggs to achieve this was never part of your plan. Infertility can leave you feeling out of control. It can feel as though…
One of the principle lessons of wellness is that you can boost your sense of wellbeing by making sure you are hydrated. Dehydration leaves you feeling tired and achy (as well as thirsty), and if you don’t take note and do something about it, it can escalate to dizziness, confusion,…
* This is a collaborative post on chronic bowel problems Bowel problems are no walk in the park, and can often be more severe than we first think, especially if they go undiagnosed. To discover more about these chronic conditions, read on… Bowel problems come in all forms and affect…
When it comes to addiction, there is more than one type, which may surprise people. When helping someone to deal with their addiction, no matter what it is, they must receive the correct treatment to give them the best chance of overcoming their illness. Below are some of the different…
We often think that oral health is only about our teeth and gums, but did you know that your oral health can have a significant effect on your overall health? Of course, our mouth and teeth are part of our bodies, but oral health issues can also affect serious health…
When you’re in the market to get your hands on some good old CBD, whether that be CBD oil or gummy sweets. You glaze over the fancy words and start drooling, only to find the words broad spectrum on one and full spectrum on the other. This could get your…
It can be difficult to see our relatives age and become reliant on the help of others. While some older people are completely self-sufficient, health and mobility problems can mean that others need a little more assistance. It’s important for everyone to help the older population. We all have a role…