Considering becoming an organ donor is not a five minute decision, but one that you should think about carefully, discussing it with your family and friends. Being an organ donor can make a huge difference – it can have a domino effect, saving or improving as many as 50 other lives. If you go ahead, … [Read more…]
If you suspect you or a loved one may be diagnosed with a form of cancer, misconceptions about this much feared disease will only make you worry more. Facing facts may not be easy, but you can take away some of the stress by eliminating the popular myths you may have heard. Scare stories galore … [Read more…]
With improved healthcare services, modern medicine and better awareness about physical well being, the UK now has an ageing population, with people living longer than they ever have before. British women are expected to live longer than their male counterparts with an average life expectancy of 82, whilst men can expect to live to the … [Read more…]
Doctors, you are in high demand this month and every month – WHY? With a shortage of doctors at the moment your services in the locum world are in high demand. NHS trusts all over the country are currently scrambling to fill placements with high calibre doctors across a variety of specialties and grades. If you want … [Read more…]
Boost muscle growth by eating protein at every meal Recent research in the Journal of Nutrition has shown that to increase muscle synthesis by 25%, you should be munching on protein at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Protein heavy post workout snacks and meals have long been talked about with regards to boosting your muscle bulk, … [Read more…]
Online encyclopaedia is cited to be wrong in nine out of 10 health articles American researchers have warned internet users to steer clear of medical advice offered on popular information site Wikipedia as it discovered that nine out of 10 of the health articles contained incorrect information. Looking at popular pieces on conditions such as heart disease, lung cancer, … [Read more…]
NHS backs new weight loss regime The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is promoting a new “lose a little and keep it off” scheme, where overweight people to go to slimming classes which lead to 3% weight loss over a year. The NHS is supporting these suggestions, as NICE recommends that by just dropping … [Read more…]
