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A message from Professor Tim Spector, On behalf of the The COVID Symptom Study team. On the 24th September, the NHS COVID-19 app launched across the UK, as part
October is Lupus Awareness Month ... Lupus Awareness Month takes place during October in the UK every year. It is an important opportunity to raise awareness of
Facebook, Lizzie Badger said in these, yes, “unprecedented times”, many people have been asking if this years’ event will still happen – what with our strapline
BackCare Awareness Week, 5th-9th October, 2020, #backcareawareness The theme for this year’s Backcare Awareness week is Back Pain in Nursing – 5th-9th October 2
The Daily Mail wrote in their Health section that a new treatment for lower back pain could involve a dose of a drug called ‘tanezumab’ which inhibits nerve act
Many people with Lyme disease are incorrectly diagnosed as having fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome. In my Seattle practice, before I became a Lyme disea
Ginger has been used in traditional Indian Ayurvedic medicine for intestinal discomfort and flatulence, as well as for inflammatory conditions, such as arthriti
Back pain is a widespread reason that pushes people to see a doctor or miss work. It is considered a leading cause of disability worldwide. Most people suffer f
At the moment it is understandable that many of us (including me) are incredibly stressed right now. But one of the most powerful tools according to Paul McKenn
Many people suffering from any form of chronic pain suffer from lack of energy which can be caused by the pain they are in and also certain medications, but is
Dr. Sarah Jarvis MBE, and Clinical Director at Patient recently wrote how we must NOT ignore any concerns about our own health or a loved ones health during the
Health Ergonomist Nichola Adams, from Inspired Ergonomics very kindly asked me to share my Back Pain and blogging journey on her Blogs and Back Chat Video Serie
There could not be a more fitting tribute to all the #Nurses in the world today on International #Nurse Midwife Day. A big “Thank You” is what they have asked f
One of my previous posts was about my new pain team suggesting that I came of all my pain relieving drugs except paracetamol as I have been on them for many yea
The ME Association are going blue for ME to help raise awareness of ME.. Go Blue 4 ME, one of the ME Association’s most successful regular fundraising campaigns
Both polymyalgia and fibromyalgia may cause depression related to living with a painful chronic condition. According to the Mayo Clinic, older adults, usually o
Acupressure is an easy way to help with pain and insomnia and well worth trying if you are struggling to sleep. Acupuncture and acupressure are both methods use
With so many advertisements for pain relief medication and so many other popular chemical based products that are said to reduce symptoms, it can be difficult t
The first Earth Day was in 1970, since then 1 billion individuals mobilised for the future of the planet and 75K+ partners are working to drive positive action.
It's essential that we all keep as active in mind and body during this also essential lockdown period of the COVID-19 pandemic. There are not just the elderly a
The NHS has some tips on helping with tiredness. Most of us suffer from it from time to time but during this COVID-19 lockdown, many of us are feeling quite let
With so much in the news about our nurses and students joining the front line straight from college, I found it really interesting to read the sort of adverts t
30 days of ideas to help with the challenges we are all going through with the COVID-19 pandemic. We are all inevitably getting anxious about the present situat
Fibromyalgia flare-ups are quite common for Fibromyalgia sufferers but what is the biggest cause of them? Well, apparently its The Weather - hip hip hooray now