What is arthritis? Arthritis is a condition that describes joint pain or joint disease in one or more joints in the body where bones come together, such as the knees, hips, elbows, wrists, fingers and toes. In medical terms, arthritis refers to joint inflammation. Symptoms can include joint pain, stiffness,
The Mediterranean diet is not a diet in the traditional sense of the word (short term weight loss), but is based on a lifelong eating pattern that was historically followed in countries around the Mediterranean Sea, such as Spain, Greece, and Southern Italy. The Mediterranean diet is widely regarded as
There are quite different perceptions of the meaning of the word “diet.” To most people it means going on a specific eating regime for a specific purpose, such as weight loss, or to better manage diabetes. To others diet has a general meaning, as defined in the Cambridge dictionary: “The
Along with the dreaded hangover the morning after a great party, comes the undertaking that next time you would follow the advice that has been passed on from generation to generation: “Beer before wine and you’ll feel fine; wine before beer and you’ll feel queer.” One often wonders how much
After a tough day at the office, sitting down with a drink is a sure way to help you unwind. Having a drink in the company of friends or a loved one can also help you to relax and get into the “feel-good” mood. In this scenario you can relax
Time and tide waits for no man – and unfortunately the face is the first to reveal the passing of time, even when mutton dresses as lamb! The medical term “intrinsic aging” describes the natural aging process and our genes will dictate when the visible lines start to appear and
The human gut (gastrointestinal tract) can be viewed as the petrol tank of the body, supplying the body with fuel (nutrients and energy). Like the rest of the body, your brain is always switched on and needs a constant supply of fuel, which comes from the food we eat. The
Grief is the painful experience of the loss of a loved one. The resulting period of all-permeating grief not only has a devastating effect on your emotional health, it also has a huge impact on your physical health. By understanding how seriously your health can be affected during time of
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) describes a condition that causes an uncontrollable urge to move the legs due to a sensation of severe discomfort. The discomfort can take the form of feelings of aching, tingling (‘pins and needles”), itching, a “buzzing” sensation, an unpleasant tickle, a “crawling of the flesh” feeling,
Coffee is the second most popular drink in the world, after water. People drink coffee for the taste and the boost provided by the caffeine. Although coffee drinkers usually don’t consciously think or care whether it is healthy or not, coffee has over time become a subject of medical research
