Significant leg pain, redness, heat, swelling, the inability to put weight on your leg, and deep injury ― especially an injury which was accompanied by a popping or grinding sound ― all need immediate medical attention, health provider Mayo Clinic’s si…Continue Reading
I’ve got endometriosis and PCOS (a strong intro before so much as a hello, but here we are), so I know how many “cures” people with painful periods will try.Some methods, like heat pads, massage, gentle exercise, and painkillers are backed by the NHS.O…Continue Reading
Diabetes UK estimates that around 1.2 million people in the UK are living with undiagnosed type 2 diabetes. That’s a little tough to hear, especially considering that type 2 diabetes ― which accounts for 90% of diabetes cases ― benefits greatly from in…Continue Reading
We’ve already written at HuffPost UK about the three best decades to build dementia defences. You might be surprised to learn how effective lifestyle changes can be at keeping the condition at bay ― a 2020 study suggested that people who stuck to four …Continue Reading
I reckon 25 is about the last age you feel OK complaining about being tired. Past that, it feels assumed that everyone’s constantly wiped and that it’s barely worth mentioning. But contrary to common attitudes, fatigue is not a fact of life; nor is wal…Continue Reading
I woke up to a completely different season this morning than the one I fell asleep to. Temperatures are dropping, the rain is creeping in, and winds are yawning; we’re well and truly in winter. With sunset well and truly under 8pm and symptoms of seaso…Continue Reading
Morning sunlight is important for your natural body clock.On busy mornings before work or school, seeking out some morning sun may feel more like a luxury than a necessity.But there are many reasons why you should aim to get as much early light as poss…Continue Reading
To live (and especially to rent) in the UK is to know way too much about black mould. Citizen’s Advice UK says that “more than half” of UK renters are living with mould; government stats from 2021 say private rentals are just under six times more likel…Continue Reading
Some states will issue SNAP payments on October 1, 2024, reflecting the 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). This adjustment aims to keep SNAP benefits aligned with inflation and the rising cost of living. States such as Alaska will offer the highest benefits, with eligible households in rural areas potentially receiving upContinue Reading
Russia’s Attacks on Ukrainian Medical Facilities Reach Nearly 2,000, WHO Reports Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the World Health Organization (WHO) has documented 1,940 attacks on medical facilities across the country. The report, released on August 19, 2024, highlights a significant increase in casualties and injuriesContinue Reading