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The Run Up to Christmas supports people with mental health issues during the festive period whilst encouraging people to stay active when they might easily over-indulge. It’s the brainchild of Clare Rixon and Kev Betts, who aim to...

What is endoscopy? Endoscopy is a procedure in which the gastro-intestinal tract (GI tract) is viewed through a lighted, flexible tube with a camera at the end (endoscope). Small samples of tissue cells (biopsy) can also...

People with hidden disabilities, including autism and mental health conditions, can now apply for a Blue Badge.  Traditionally, the Blue Badge scheme has allowed people with physical disabilities to park closer to their chosen destination than...

Move over fitness clubs and gyms…there’s a new breed of health club in town… the UK’s FIRST genuine health club opens in Manchester! Almost two-thirds of the population have reported they have experienced mental ill-health but...

Edinburgh Dental Studio prides itself on providing a traditional service with a modern approach. Its relaxing dental suites are conveniently situated in Edinburgh’s Randolph Place in the West End. It’s easily accessible for shoppers and busy...

With a variety of toothpastes and mouthwashes specially formulated for oral hygiene, Beverly Hills is the best brand to get you that celebrity smile. Their on-point and expert formula gently remove stains and bad odours, to...

The Patient Status Engine and Lifetouch sensor has been validated as an ideal remote monitoring system and used to create baseline heart rate variability (HRV) data sets from a group of healthy volunteers  Isansys Lifecare, a digital...

Eating a diet that encourages a healthy gut microbiome, avoiding central obesity (fat in the stomach region) and getting enough sleep are among the many dietary and lifestyle factors that may help to protect against heart...

Developed by the BNF’s team of nutrition scientists along with an advisory group of experts in early years nutrition, the 5532 guide outlines the balance of different foods that preschool children should be eating, and in...

A comprehensive study from Uppsala University, with over 325,000 participants, shows that deep belly fat is a major contributing risk factor for developing diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The study also shows that deep belly fat is...