It is estimated that over 30 million people in the world suffer from depression, with 700,000 people dying by suicide each year. Unfortunately, after recovery many people relapse. Exercise has been shown to be effective in the treatment of mild and moderate depression. Jogging, yoga and strength training appeared to…
Paracetamol is widely available, either on its own or combined with other medicines such as Codeine or Ibuprofen. Despite the ability to purchase this over the counter, over 16 million prescriptions were dispensed last year. As well as use as a painkiller it is also used for headache, sore throat…
There has been a steady increase in the number of professional female athletes. The success of the Lionesses and their huge following, with a growth in television covered of all female sports, has led to an increase in the number of females ( normally young) playing sport. Unfortunately, with this…
Unfortunately, we tend to lose strength, fitness and supplety as the years progress. It starts in our 30s and speeds up in our 40s. The loss of the hormone oestrogen and testosterone in women and men lead to a reduction in muscle mass. A recent medical article showed that people…
I am of the age that I can remember during my training, when the waiting lists time for a hip or knee replacement were up to 2 years. Tony Blair’s administration of 2000 introduced an eighteen-week target by which time a patient’s hip or knee replacement should be undertaken. The…
