Food is more than nourishment it is entwined in all cultures as comfort, tradition and reward. It is often a meal with others, together with family and friends. Overeating is common and the physical consequences of weight gain, diabetes and heart disease are part of the NHS education to the public to raise awareness. There …
Over the past decade, the United Kingdom has experienced a disturbing trend: rising mortality rates and stagnating life expectancy. The UK has a long-standing public health system and significant medical resources, this is a cause for national concern. Life expectancy in the UK has plateaued. Last year, 2024, rates returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2019. However, …
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Depression is a disabling and treatable illness. Getting the right treatment swiftly is necessary to avoid longer term challenges. Depression affects how you think, feel, and function. It can present in many ways, such as fatigue, hopelessness, irritability, lack of interest in things you used to enjoy, trouble sleeping, and physical symptoms like headaches or stomach problems. …
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Three leading charities – Mind, Scope and Citizens Advice – have seen a big increase in demand following the government’s welfare green paper. People are worried what the changes will mean and how they will cover the cost of living and how this will impact on their physical and mental health. The charities are urging …
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The Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall MP, announced the benefits reform Green Paper this week. The significant reforms to the welfare system, aiming to reduce the benefits bill by £5 billion annually by 2030 and encourage employment among those capable of working. Abolishing the Work Capability Assessment which evaluates an individuals’ eligibility for health-related …
Liz Kendall’s Proposed Changes to Welfare: What You Need to Know Read More »
Yesterday was International Women’s Day (IWD). It is celebrated every year on 8th March. It is a day dedicated to recognising achievements of women and advocating for gender equality. The theme for 2025 is “Accelerate Action”. Accelerate Action is a worldwide call to acknowledge strategies, resources, and activity that positively impact women’s advancement, and to support and elevate …
Accelerate Action: International Women’s Day it Includes Other Goals Beyond Equal Pay Read More »
In the BMJ, 22nd February 2025, May van Schalkwyk analysis of the gambling industry was correct, she said, “governments must act to prevent large scale avoidable harm”. She compared the gambling industry now to the tobacco industry in the 1950s. Public health advocates had a battle against the tobacco industry, working to mitigate its harmful effects …
From Ashes to Aces: What Tobacco Control Can Teach Us About Tackling Gambling Harms Read More »
The UK is trapped in a “mental health crisis,” according to the Royal College of Psychiatrists, with demand for services soaring. This could be said about many other services in the NHS. People are complex beings not uniform machines this is why medicine is interesting. Assessing ill people takes skill and time. Skill is learnt …
Despite accomplishments, many individuals struggle with persistent self-doubt and a fear of being exposed as a “fraud.” Understanding imposter syndrome can help us recognise it within ourselves and develop strategies to overcome it. The dictionary definition is, “the persistent inability to believe that one’s success is deserved or has been legitimatelyachieved as a result of one’s own efforts or skills. …
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Burnout is a state of chronic exhaustion caused by prolonged stress, leading to emotional depletion, detachment, and a decline in performance. The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies burnout as an occupational phenomenon, primarily linked to workplace stress, but it can affect anyone experiencing persistent pressure and overwhelming demands. Common signs of burnout include: Factors that contribute …
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