For many of us, our coworkers are more than the people we work with. They become lifelong friends who we value greatly and are important parts of our lives. That’s why learning that a work friend has cancer comes as a huge shock and leaves you feeling incredibly upset.
It’s normal to want to do what you can for a colleague with cancer, but if you aren’t sure about what to say or how you can…
There’s fart, there’s shit and now there’s a helpful new compound word to clarify the subtleties of bowel incontinence – ‘shart’ – currently called ‘leaking poo’ by the NHS. It’s a lonely, unsettling and little spoken of place you go for 24 hours after eating an indian or some highly processed food, in which you can no…
Receiving a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes for your child is undeniably difficult, and you are probably feeling anxious and overwhelmed, not to mention concerned about how your child will manage. In fact, both you and your child will probably go through an emotional period of adjustment as you learn to cope with this life-changing condition as a family.
While there is, of course, no understating the…
The third trimester of pregnancy can bring various challenges that affect sleep quality. Many expectant mothers experience insomnia, heartburn, leg cramps, and other discomforts during this period. However, with the right strategies, it is possible to improve sleep and ensure a more restful night. In this article, London Mums will explore eight ways to sleep better when you’re eight months…
Losing weight is always a dilemma. We’d all like to shed a few, no doubt. But we don’t. The crisps, the biscuits, the chips, the icecream get bought, get eaten. You don’t seem to be able to stop yourself. It’s not an education thing, you know the facts, you know your food groups and what you should be eating and in what quantities. You just don’t have the will power…
Addiction is a complex and chronic condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. It’s defined as compulsive behaviour that causes the person to constantly seek and use a substance despite its negative effects on their physical and mental health, relationships, and daily functioning. Addiction can occur with drugs, alcohol, nicotine, prescription medications, and even compulsive…
Nowadays it’s still common for Erectile dysfunction (ED) to be still considered a taboo behind closed doors. To better understand the reasoning behind this, it’s important to be clear about the meaning of it. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and the European Association of Urologyis define ED as “Erectile Dysfunction is the persistent inability to attain…
Mental health disorders can be overwhelming and it is important to understand how to manage the symptoms of these conditions. Managing mental health symptoms can be difficult, especially when those symptoms are very intense or disruptive. Here we will discuss some strategies for managing mental health disorder symptoms and how to cope with them.
Self-Awareness
The first step in managing mental…
Many people have heard of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) but do not understand what it entails. MAT is a type of treatment that combines behavioural therapy and medications to treat substance use disorders. It can help individuals struggling with addiction become sober and maintain sobriety long-term. This article will provide an overview of the MAT process so that those considering this form…
If you are first on the scene and find someone who has collapsed or had an accident, what you do in those first minutes is critical.
Ambulance target time to get to a life-threatening emergency within eight minutes. However, in the current climate, this is just not happening and even with life-threatening emergencies you may be waiting considerably longer. The first aid you give whilst waiting for…