Health Blog

A recent study published in the journal PLUS ONE has found that dryers are providing a significant source of plastic pollution.  This has previously been overlooked or ignored.  

dryers have been found to spray thousands of tiny plastic clothing fragments over distances of up to twenty seven feet every time they are used.

So is there anything we can do to rectify this situation?

When we have moles on our face, we may find them embarrassing and even a cause for concern. 

In fact, such moles should always be checked by a dermatologist or your medical practitioner to ensure that they are not such a cause for concern. 

Sometimes there can be so much to get done that just the thought of the work ahead is really daunting.  Other times we all need ways just to improve our general wellbeing.

But what if you start by just taking five minute bites...

Certainly stretch marks and cellulite both affect the skin but they are different skin conditions.  And those who have one or other of these conditions will often wish that they can improve their skin's appearance.

We will share the signs and symptoms of the two conditions together with how to prevent and even treat them.

When we are talking about warts in general, there is really no difference. 

But if you are the one suffering from a verruca (or also known as a plantar wart) under your foot, you will definitely say there is a difference. This is because of the pain and discomfort they can cause.

Basically, there are different words that describe the same type of lesion.  Their differences occur with where they are found on the body...

We are frequently advised not to include processed food in our daily diets but what exactly are processed foods and how are they harmful to us?

Most of us are well aware that we should try and eat a healthy diet but might not always be clear on what processed foods are - and then there are even ultra processed foods to cause concern.