by GAtherton | Feb 15, 2019 | General interest, News archive
Scientists in the UK have made a preliminary finding that the cells taken from the noses of newborn babies react differently to being stimulated by various irritants known to be asthma triggers. Those that react quickly tend to be from babies who do not go on the...
by GAtherton | Feb 15, 2019 | General interest, Lifestyle and Coping Skills, News archive
Research is showing us the importance of having a purpose in life. This article was originally written for the New Scientist Journal by Teal Burrell SOMETHING to live for. This simple idea is at the heart of our greatest stories, driving our heroes on. It is the...
by GAtherton | Feb 15, 2019 | General interest, Information and Learning, Lifestyle and Coping Skills, News archive
In this series the team of BBC journalists and doctors investigate the truth behind a variety of different health topics that have recently been highlighted in the media. For example they regularly test which diets intended to lose weight actually work the best by...
by GAtherton | Feb 15, 2019 | General interest, Lifestyle and Coping Skills, News archive, Video
We know that 10-15 mins exercise every day is important to maintain lung health – it really can stop your lungs deteriorating if you have a chronic lung infection as it exercises your lungs, ribcage muscles and diaphragm. The British Heart Foundation have...
by GAtherton | Feb 15, 2019 | General interest, News archive, Supplements and complementary therapies
Article originally written for the Hippocratic Post by Nigel Denby There are dozens of supplements available from health food stores, pharmacies, supermarkets, the Internet and via mail order. All can be bought without any medical advice. This seems amazing when you...
by GAtherton | Feb 15, 2019 | General interest, News archive, Supplements and complementary therapies
This article was originally written for the Hippocratic Post. Please note that we are not suggesting that any remedy listed here will have any use against any form of aspergillosis Herbalism is an ancient form of medicine. Herbs and plants can be used to treat a wide...