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…
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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…
Menopause – just the word alone can trigger a range of emotions, from curiosity to dread to “Can I fast-forward through this part?” But for black women, the menopause journey often comes with some extra not-so-welcome surprises. The SWAN (Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation) report reveals a staggering truth: Black women endure menopause symptoms for an average of 10.1 years, while white women experience them for around 6.5 years. Yes, you read that right – 10.1 years. That’s nearly four extra years of night sweats, random hot flashes, mood swings, and the occasional “Is it hot in here…
NHS reports 7.62 million treatments were pending as of the end of June, involving 6.39 million patients (1). However, according to a new poll, 30% of people currently on an NHS waiting list waited over a year from the awareness of their condition to being added to the list (2). With NHS waiting lists increasing for the third consecutive month, according to new figures released yesterday (1), a private healthcare provider has highlighted that these statistics fail to account for the time it takes to receive a diagnosis before a patient is added to a treatment waiting list. A study…
In the ever-evolving world of dentistry, a new trend is making waves, capturing the attention of both dental professionals and patients alike. The minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry technique known as composite bonding is quickly gaining popularity due to its precise and aesthetically pleasing ability to improve smiles. Dental offices across the UK are at the forefront of this trend, providing patients with advanced options to improve their smiles. The science behind composite bonding Tooth decay, discolouration, and chipping can be repaired by composite bonding, which is the application of a resin material that matches the colour of the tooth. This…
In the hustle and bustle of modern work life, where stress and burnout are becoming increasingly prevalent, many are turning to the simple act of running as a remedy. England Athletics reported that over six million adults in England sought solace in running at least once a week in 2021, with nearly two-thirds identifying stress reduction as a primary motivation. Delving deeper into this phenomenon, recent research conducted on the impact of participating in “park run,” a global weekly 5km run, sheds light on how running can effectively alleviate the strains of contemporary work life. The study, encompassing individuals from…