Health Blog
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Those with a Darker Skin have a higher risk of being Vitamin D Deficient
Here in the UK, the Secretary of Health has launched a call for evidence to improve vitamin D levels in the UK population while at the same time talking openly about vitamin D - and racial health disparities due to vitamin D deficiency. -
Nature and the Link with Reducing Risk of Dementia
We constantly read about the importance of being out in nature for our wellbeing.
Now a new benefit is being written about - namely that living near or among trees and grass has such a rejuvenating effect that it can delay that mental decline that can occur in middle age and potentially reduce the risk of dementia in later life.
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We Know About DYSLEXIA but What About DYSCALCULIA?
Dyscalculia (pronounced to rhyme with Julia) is a specific cognitive impairment affecting the understanding of numbers. Those who suffer from this condition could have trouble with numbers - namely doing simple calculations, remembering numbers or even putting them in size order. -
Eczema in the Ear and the Connection with Ear Wax
Eczema in the ear can appear as a red, itchy rash that develops on the outside of the ear or inside the ear canal... -
How Serious is Scabies and What is the Solution?
Scabies is a serious skin condition because it is very contagious and can spread so quickly through close physical contact. Find out about the sign and the symptoms as well as the solutions. -
How to Know if You Have Hives and How to Treat Them
Hives are red, raised, and very itchy bumps that can form anywhere on the skin, including the scalp. Hives tend to come and go within a few hours but they may well come back again - and if they do come and go on for longer than 6 weeks, they’re called chronic (long-lasting) hives. -
Could The Use Of Air Purifiers Make Our Schools Healthier and Safer?
Here in the UK, air purifiers and ultraviolet light are being tested in schools in a pilot scheme to tackle the spread of viruses in confined spaces. Find out more about air purifiers and how they can help in the home too. -
What is Lichen Sclerosus and What Can You Do to Help this Skin Condition?
lichen sclerosus is a skin condition that causes itchy white patches on the genitals - or sometimes other parts of the body. While there is no cure at this time, treatment can help relieve the symptoms.
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The Downside of Aluminium Foil
Long considered as a useful solution in the home kitchen, aluminium foil has now become a considerable cause for concern. -
Boost your Child's Confidence and Health Benefits When They Cook in the Kitchen
If children are given the chance to have a go at cooking, they really enjoy the opportunity - and if they happen to be picky eaters, they might well learn to become less fussy too. -
The Three & Increasingly Serious Stages of Sepsis
If sepsis is diagnosed, it is considered to be a medical emergency. The three stages of sepsis become ever more serious if a diagnosis is not reached in the early days of this condition. -
How Does Your Young Child Sit & Play On The Floor?
W-sitting can be a sign of poor balance and/or poor coordination. You child needs both these skills to not only to ride a bike, jump or play ball, but to read, write and speak.
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