Health Blog

Back to school for the cooler months of the year means that children are all moving indoors, making it much easier for infections to get to their noises, their throats and their tummies.

But what can you do to help them stay germ-free and healthy so they don't have to miss those vital school days and also don't spread any infections to others.

Do you make a habit of going barefoot when you can?  It can be very liberating but it can also be very good for you!

Earthing or grounding (as it is known) means that your bare feet draw electrons from the earth.  Different studies have found many benefits from these electrons including:

• Changing the electrical activity in the brain to lessen pain
• Improving skin conductivity
• Moderating heart rate variability
• Improving glucose regulation
• Reducing stress and
• Boosting immunity.

Earthing or grounding is the simple act of walking without shoes...

There are lots of different ways in which help is available to alleviate the pain and discomfort cause by arthritis.

And massaging the feet is just one of them...

Women are especially vulnerable to conditions that affect their bladder function. 

These conditions include:

• Urinary incontinence
• An overactive bladder
• Suffering from a prolapse

Going through the menopause or giving birth can make the symptoms of these conditions more of a problem.

Whether you are an early bird or a night owl could make a difference about how well you operate the next day!

A recent study has suggested that those who are night owls could be sharper than morning people.  

The study found that those who are most active and alert in the evenings appear to perform better at cognitive tests...

Whether you suffer from spider veins, varicose veins or both, these are surprisingly common.

We share the signs and symptoms of both types of veins together with solutions...

Studies have pointed to the fact that those who spend time gardening may well have better brain function in later life than those who do not...

And if they sniff some Rosemary while out in their garden every day, they give their brain an additional boost!  

If you can get into the habit of regularly standing on one leg, it can have several benefits.

We share these benefits and how to get into the habit.

Many of us in the UK - and even in the wider world community- were very sad to learn of the recent death of Dr. Michael Mosely while walking in the Greek Island of Symi during a heatwave.  

He was a very well known TV doctor and presenter with several successful series to his name.  I knew him best from his Just One Thing radio programs over the past few years and on July 12th, the BBC organized a Just One Thing tribute to him when listeners and presenters shared the just one thing that had meant most to them.

We share a selection of those Just One Things...

Whether you have an hour or just a few minutes for your lunch break during your working day, you can make the most of this time to down tools and use the time to do much more than eat a quick sandwich.

We share some suggestions...

If you have a normal working week from Monday to Friday, you will always look forward to the weekends.  But do you make the most of that forty eight hours or does Monday roll round again and you feel that nothing extra has been achieved?

We share some ideas on what to do on your days off:

Women in particular can suffer from bladder problems so it is important to do all you can to prevent such problems - and to give your bladder the best chance of staying healthy.

We share some diet, exercise and lifestyle tips to help you...