Paracetamol, Trump and the Truth About Pain Relief
When President Donald Trump recently made alarming claims about the dangers of paracetamol (which goes under the brand name Tylenol in the US), health experts around the world were quick to push back. His statements were not backed by medical evidence and risked causing…
Exam season is approaching…. here are a few ideas for good preparation.
SLEEP As our kids enter exam season, certain habits can help them make the most of their efforts – one of the most important being sleep. Children aged 6-13 need 9-11 hours of sleep each night, while teenagers require 8–10 hours. Sleep plays a…
Beyond Adolescence – Are Smartphones the Only Choice for Teens?
Netflix’s hit show Adolescence has got people talking – and for good reason. It tells the gripping story of a 13-year-old boy who gets arrested for a shocking crime. As his devastated parents try to understand what went wrong, they discover the dark online…
Sunshine: Hero or villain?
I don’t know anyone who complains about the sun shining, but for my fellow pasty northern folk this usually means either lathering ourselves with SPF to protect oneself from the sun’s harmful rays or turning as pink as a mole’s nose and as sore…
Desk based exercises
Following on from our last blog, we’ve included 3 more exercises that can be done without leaving your desk to minimise stress and strain on your spine and hips whilst maximising your work output.
Unwind your spine
Following several requests from you, we have put together this video of what we think are the 3 most important exercises to perform to mitigate sustained pressure on certain parts of your back that sitting at a desk for long periods causes. These 3…
Working from home
The outbreak of COVID-19 and the ensuing lockdown has meant many of us have been forced to work from home. But working from home away from your purpose built office desk and ergonomic desk chair could put untold stress and strain on your spine….