Health & wellbeing

Warm weather, longer days, and maybe even a holiday? The summer is finally upon us – hooray! But all that sun, tempting sugary tipples and disrupted sleep can make this time of year the perfect recipe

RESTLESS Legs Syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom Disease, is a condition of the nervous system that causes an irresistible urge to move the legs. It can be associated with another condition ca

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Our health writer Jackie Mitchell learns more about this condition. A HERNIA occurs when an internal part of the body (organ or fatty tissue) pushes through a weak spot in its surrounding muscle or ti

THESE days, making a GP appointment often means completing an online form outlining your symptoms and how long the problem has been going on. Depending on the nature of the problem, you may be offered

LIFTING weights can help us to lead an active life as we get older. Research has shown that weightlifting is an effective way to build muscle, increase bone density and improve balance and mobility. “