Relaxation techniques may help to lower high blood pressure – at least in the short term – but the longer-term effects are unclear. That is the...
Chronic Illnesses
‘Unique’ Active Wellbeing Suite is a hit with East Ayrshire residents who have arthritis and other conditions
East Ayrshire Health and Social Care team has played its part in developing what is said to be the UK’s first Active Wellbeing suite. Based at the...
Resistance exercise may be the best type for tackling insomnia in older age, say researchers
Resistance or muscle strengthening exercise appears to help in tackling insomnia in older age, according to an article published today (5 March) in...
Grace O’Malley – a physiotherapist and renowned childhood obesity expert – welcomes WHO delegates to Ireland
Physiotherapist and childhood obesity expert Grace O’Malley (pictured, courtesy of RCSI) took a prominent role when World Health Organisation (WHO)...
Flexible sensor does not distort compression garments as it measures the pressure exerted
A quartet of scientists based in Edinburgh has invented a device that can help to prevent blood clots from developing in patients who have had...
People needing specialist weight-loss services in England miss out as ICBs tighten their belts
One integrated care board (ICB) in six in England has stopped accepting new patients for specialist weight management services as their referral...
People with diabetes need targeted complication screening and prevention strategies after diagnosis
Men are at greater risk than women of the major health effects of diabetes (types 1 and 2), suggests a long-term study published online in...
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