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Addiction struggles can led to swapping addictions

Cross Addiction: Six Signs to Recognise in Yourself

Denise Welch recently opened up about her addiction struggles with a poignant post on her Instagram, where she described gaining weight after swapping her dependency on alcohol for food addiction instead.

This ‘swapping’ behaviour is known as transfer or cross addiction - where someone suffering from substance addiction or a behavioural disorder will swap one bad habit for another to...

Almost half of UK dog owners go to sleep at night with their dog in the bed

More than a quarter of Brits say that sleeping with their dog improves their mental wellbeing

In the UK alone, over a third (34%) of the population own at least one dog*. It’s no secret that dogs can be the perfect companions and can offer so much love and reassurance to their owner, so much so that many Brits are spending every possible moment with their beloved pooches.

Leading distributors of life insurance and critical illness cover, Beagle Street , has conducted research...

71% of people have lost a night’s sleep over the stress of moving.

71% of people lose sleep when moving house

Research shows that the average person sleeps for just 5 hours, 20 minutes the night before moving house – which is considerably less than the recommended number of 8 hours?

This research was uncovered by Happy Beds who surveyed 2,000 people about how the stress of moving house can cause sleep deprivation.

So given that spring and summer are the most popular times to move...

5 Reasons to Get a CPR Certification

Becoming a lifesaver is as easy as taking a couple of courses. One of the most important things you can take is a CPR certification. Accredited courses teach you basic skills that can make a world of difference.

CPR certification courses can change your life. They give you the opportunity to be more helpful and play a greater role in emergency response. The more training you have,...

Early Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes You Shouldn’t Ignore

Diabetes is a serious condition that causes your blood glucose levels to accelerate to extremely high levels. There are millions of people in the UK living with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Unfortunately, many people aren’t aware of their condition until it’s too late. Therefore, early detection of the condition is key for managing diabetes and preventing complications.

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Women's health expert explains the weirdest pregnancy symptoms

A women’s health expert has explained why the most unexpected pregnancy symptoms occur - including vivid dreams, congestion, insomnia and changes in taste.

This follows a recent rise in interest around symptoms, with Google searches for ‘uncommon pregnancy symptoms’ seeing a 350% rise over the last 12 months, whilst TikToks tagged #pregnancysymptoms have accumulated a whopping 703...

The Importance of Mindful Eating in Combating Obesity

Obesity is a growing public health concern worldwide. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the prevalence of obesity has tripled since 1975, and in 2016, more than 1.9 billion adults were overweight, of which over 650 million were obese. Obesity is linked to various health problems including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and even some types of cancer. In this post, we’...

IBS vs bowel cancer: three red flags that need to be seen by a doctor

With April being IBS awareness month, Google searches for 'What is irritable bowel syndrome?' have increased by over 300% in the past 30 days, and 'What does IBS feel like?' has also seen an increase of 250%.

Below you will find some answers from Dr Vivek Goel , a gastroenterologist at Spire Cardiff Hospital .

The exact cause of IBS is unknown, but some causes include family...

Expert Reveals Fall Prevention Tips For Elderly at Home After New Shocking Statistics

One in three over 65s have at least one fall a year, however the risk of falls increases to one in two for people aged over 80 and costs the NHS £350M per year!

Taking Care Personal Alarms, have conducted a report on the rise in the ageing population and the strain elderly falls are having on healthcare. To try and prevent falls in the elderly, the report has offered some insight on...

When choosing your paddle boarding equipment, you need to find the right board first

Experts SUPer Beginners Guide to Paddle Boarding

As more of us look towards bettering our physical and mental wellbeing, we are branching out and attempting new sports. In fact, approximately 11.8 million people participated in boating activities once or more in 2021, showing an increase of interest by almost double from the previous year.

So why not get back onto the water by trying your hand at paddle boarding?

Here, we...

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