Hair loss is a common concern affecting both men and women by impacting self-esteem and overall quality of life. While shedding a certain amount of hair daily is typical, noticeable hair thinning or excessive loss can be distressing. As such, determining when hair loss requires professional intervention can be challenging. However, understanding the factors that contribute to hair loss and recognising when the condition warrants expert treatment can help guide the decision-making process. Read on to learn when to consider professional treatment for hair loss. Identifying Hair Loss Patterns and Severity Hair loss can present in different forms, from gradual…
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Stress can affect us all. This Stress Awareness Week, it’s essential to highlight the unique challenges that neurodiverse students – particularly those with ADHD and autism – face. For these students, school-related stress can intensify sensory experiences, make focus more challenging and disrupt the routines that provide stability – all of which are vital for success and comfort at school. Here, Becky Ward, Education Specialist at Tutor Doctor, discusses recognising signs of stress, how they appear and their long-term effects. She also covers how parents and schools can collaborate to create supportive environments for neurodiverse students to thrive. Firstly, I…
People experience stress in different forms every day. Studies have shown that most common cause of stress is work-related, with 4 in 5 adults frequently experiencing this. While a moderate level of stress can improve work performance and work efficiency, too much stress can lead to a negative effect on health, well-being, and overall happiness. Stress Awareness Day is an annual event which raises awareness about stress, its causes, and effects and falls onto Wednesday 6th of November this year. To raise awareness, leading cycle and e-bike insurer cycleGuard shares how riding a bike can help to combat stress. Cyclists…
From snoozing the alarm on our smartphones in the morning to scrolling through social media to end the day with some entertainment, our screen time is at an all-time high. Working an 8-hour shift with our heads stuck to the laptop screen is unavoidable, but what about the constant buzzing of notifications on our smartphones? Even during the evenings, we prefer spending a few hours watching television or YouTube. Relatable? If your eyes have already started feeling tired, watery or itchy every day, you can follow the below-mentioned easy tips to maintain optimum eye health. Here are a few tried-and-tested…
Our feet work hard all day long, supporting us during our daily activities and carrying us throughout our entire lives. However, many people are unaware of the importance of maintaining good foot health, not realising that this has a big impact on general health and wellbeing. Taking care of your feet is an essential way to protect yourself and prevent problems such as injuries and painful foot conditions, and there are many simple steps you can take to do this. Here at Foot Solutions, we understand how important it is to look after your feet and we can advise you…
Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance (SSCA) and Medefer have announced the positive outcomes of their Targeted Prostate Health Check (TPHC) programme in a new report: https://medefer.com/early-detection-of-prostate-cancer/ This award-winning programme has raised awareness of prostate cancer, with 83% of participants gaining a better understanding of the importance of early detection, compared to a global awareness level of 74%. The programme successfully filled the gap caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and has now ended. Lessons from the project are being used to support Prostate Cancer UK’s TRANSFORM trial, a £42m research project aimed at finding the best way to screen men for prostate…
With women’s football set firmly in the spotlight since the rise of England’s Lionesses to win the European Championship in 2022, there’s been much talk around what it takes to win tournaments on the world stage in the female game. Three Performance Nutritionists who’ve worked with teams in the Women’s Super League and the Lionesses, as well as youth academies in the Premiership shed light on the three biggest mistakes female footballers are making… and it’s all about fuelling for the game. 1) Not eating enough carbs Aimee Ellen O’Keeffe, is a co-founder of the Female Football Nutrition Network (FFNN)…
Rhino Boulder and Contingent Works are thrilled to launch the new Work-and-Play membership, offering locals the perfect mix of productivity and fitness. For just £149 per month, members can climb the career ladder at Contingent Works’ coworking space and climb for fun at Rhino Boulder. The collaboration between these two independent startups, located just steps apart in central Bromley, reimagines old retail spaces into a hub where work and leisure thrive. With the Work-and-Play membership, busy professionals can power through their workday and unwind on the climbing wall, all while staying local. “We believe in breaking the mold,” says Ewan…
Mia Trevorrow, the newly crowned ISKA British Champion with an impressive record of 10 wins and 5 losses, is thrilled to announce the launch of HER Fight Academy. An innovative online platform designed to empower aspiring fighters and enthusiasts in the world of combat sports. This exciting new venture goes live today! Travelling from her hometown in Cornwall, to the North West, via a stint in Thailand to learn her craft, Mia now trains under the esteemed 4 Corners Gym in Liverpool. After lacing up her first pair of gloves and starting her journey in to combat sports just four years…
To celebrate Play in Healthcare Week (14-18 October), the UK’s leading charity for children’s play in hospitals and hospices holds the annual awards to shine a spotlight on how play can reduce fear, pain and trauma during a child’s treatment and recovery from illness. Moorfields’ health play specialist is Starlight’s Mentor of the Year winner: Florence Donovan, from Moorfields Eye Hospital, won the Mentor of the Year 2024 award for her outstanding work in guiding the next generation of health play specialists. Florence’s passion for her work stems from her personal experiences as a child patient at Moorfields. After losing sight in her…