As a rule of thumb, type 1 diabetes is defined as needing insulin and first appears in childhood or teen age. Type 2, on the other hand, tends to appear in later life, usually middle age, mostly doesn’t require insulin and is largely triggered by excessive weight. Lifestyle changes can often curb it, so clearly… Read More »
Quite rightly we’ve been concentrating on saving the lives of thousands of people threatened by Covid right through the pandemic. But with numbers of new cases falling, hospital beds emptying, and figures of those who’ve died reassuringly descending, it’s time to turn our attention to those stalwart people who did survive and concentrate on their… Read More »
A few years ago I was attached to a programme in India which was aimed at curbing childhood obesity. There were many approaches but one of the most successful was helping the mothers of families to cook more healthily. This approach relied on a very powerful secret weapon, schoolchildren. At school, the kids learned about… Read More »
A friend of mine has a grandson with baby eczema, and she asked me which soothing skin cream would be best for him. Well, that’s a sticky decision. There are many emollients and finding one a baby will tolerate and accept may require trial and error. Eczema and the skin dryness that’s part of it… Read More »
Andy Murray’s hip-smoothing operation had a miraculous result – no more pain, no more limping, and he’s back playing Grand Slams. He’s not alone. Currently, 95,000 Brits undergo hip replacements every year. They spend up to five days in hospital, unable to walk. But thanks to new, minimally invasive surgery being introduced to the NHS,… Read More »
Chronic nerve pain can ruin your life. The unremitting agony can replace all thought. Though I haven’t suffered it I have witnessed it at close hand. My sister, in common with many people who suffer long-term pain, sustained a nerve injury after a car accident that damaged the nerve to one of her arms. She… Read More »
Sleep problems again. This time in teenagers. The interesting aspect of this new study is that their sleep problems can be improved in just one week. How? Limiting evening exposure to screens, mobile phones, tablets and computers could do the trick. The research says the crucial factor to bear in mind is reducing exposure to… Read More »