Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust new scheme Waiting for hospital appointments can be stressful, but a new initiative from Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust offers a solution. Now, patients at Harrogate District Hospital can receive most outpatient appointments directly on their mobile, tablet, laptop, or PC, rather than waiting for the post to […]
4 tips for safeguarding skin from Halloween havoc Halloween is a time to release your inner ghoul, but without careful preparation your skin might end up a horror story too. Halloween make up, hair dynes, costumes and body art can all be triggers for skin flares, break outs and contact dermatitis reactions. Dermatologist Dr Eva […]
As snowdrops and daffodils signal spring’s approach, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is sharing its top tips on how gardeners can prepare for the upcoming growing season, as well as where to see spring highlights in RHS Gardens. Spring is a time of hope and renewal and this year flowers including daffodils, hellebores, camellias and […]
As February unfolds, hearts begin to flutter, flowers bloom, and chocolates find their way into beautifully wrapped boxes—it’s Valentine’s Day once again! In the United Kingdom, this day is celebrated with fervor, combining traditional customs with modern expressions of affection. Valentine’s Day in 2024 promises to be no different, with lovers across the UK gearing […]
The popularity of running as a form of exercise is booming like never before. Yes, every year we see people taking up fitness related hobbies in January to shake off those unwanted turkey and celebrations related pounds but, you must have noticed an uplift of people doing so this year, particularly on social channels. According […]
Nail health can feel like an impossible task with everyday activities weakening the strength of your nails. Between outside aggressors and the addictive nail salon cycle of appointments both contributing to brittle nails, it can feel like restoring your nails to full health is not on the cards. 1. Don’t bite your nails or cuticles! […]
With the tentative signs of Spring beginning to bud, there is no better time to flex your green fingers whilst enjoying the great outdoors. However, making the most of our gardens may be easier said than done for those 17 million adults in the UK affected by a musculoskeletal condition1. The repetitive actions, heavy lifting […]
Brits staying active despite the long gloomy evenings are being given pro tips on cycling in the dark to help them stay safe and remain visible… Leisure bike brand Bobbin Bikes are giving cyclists advice on cycling in the dark as the winter months drag on. Winter darkness affects the mood of most people and for some […]
Levelling up – the transformative power of bursaries and how we might level up rather than dumb down. By Charlie Minogue, Headmaster, Moor Park, Ludlow, Shropshire… If a random sample of British adults were to play a game of word association when the chosen words were ‘prep’, ‘independent’ or ‘private school’, the results would be […]
With juggling homeschooling, work, and family care, the nation’s mums have deserved a medal over the past year. Yet, the stress of constantly running around has taken its toll on women’s muscular wellbeing, according to a new survey[1] commissioned by Deep Freeze Cold Patch – loved and trusted by mums around the globe… With more than eight in […]