Here’s a light-hearted one. Are you ticklish? And if so, are you only ticklish in certain places? Can you tickle yourself? (No). Have you ever wondered why we’re ticklish? Does it serve a purpose? The answer to that last one … Read More
Children of working mums develop faster than those whose mothers stay at home
When I was a working mum with young children I found it well-nigh impossible to put down that rucksack of guilt that haunted me because I was not at home every day. At the time I comforted myself with the … Read More
How you can cure hot flushes if you’re going through the menopause
Now here’s some good news for women approaching or going through the menopause: exercise could be the cure for your hot flushes as long as it’s vigorous enough. The theory is simple. Athletes can regulate body temperature better than unfit … Read More
Stress IS good for you – but you have to learn to control it
Despite all the negative effects of stress, I’ve always thought there was an upside. Stress concentrates the mind, keeps you alert, improves your efficiency and even hikes up your productivity. New research says, however, that to enjoy these benefits of stress … Read More
Loneliness could be a killer for the elderly so do all you can to visit
Loneliness, especially in our older years, is a predictor of death. Being on your own isn’t just emotionally and psychologically devastating, it’s physically debilitating too. Social isolation is a public health issue. “There’s been an explosion of public awareness here, from … Read More
Just two drinks could raise your cancer risk
We’ve known for some time that heavy drinking can raise the risk of various cancers. But we thought you had to drink excessively to put yourself in danger. Not so. Recent research has shown moderate drinkers aren’t exempt. Scientists in … Read More
Drugs Personality test could help spot if your child will take drugs
Would you like to know if your child or grandchild is vulnerable to taking drugs? As a mother and granny, I know I would. Well, a new drug programme has found that a child’s susceptibility to drug taking is high in … Read More
Why do women who have had mastectomies avoid breast reconstruction?
I can remember well the first time reconstruction operations were offered to women who had had a mastectomy. It was revolutionary and motivated by the best intentions – to restore a “normal” anatomy to women who felt disfigured by the … Read More
LGBT health care is beset by prejudice and may be contributing to discrimination
Stonewall, a charity I admire and support, has come up with some startling stats reflecting the health inequalities in the LGBT community – highlighted recently in The British Medical Journal. They reveal lesbian and gay youths are more likely than … Read More
What are the hidden risk if your child is obese – and how can you prevent them?
Life-threatening ailments such as heart disease, cancer, stroke and type 2 diabetes most often afflict adults. But they are often consequences of childhood obesity. The fuse was lit way back. So as a matter of urgency, we must try to prevent … Read More
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