Health
How to look after your hearing aid
Tweet Most of us will need to use a hearing aid at some point, as hearing loss is unfortunately one of the natural signs of ageing. Thankfully, hearing aids effectively prevent this from being an issue, but can often be expensive, especially if not looked after properly. Here are a few tips to make sure… Read more
Know what your GP can do for you
Tweet Healthcare in the UK is cheaper than that of our American neighbours, but it can sometimes be confusing. Eligibility for different services can vary thanks to income, age and family history, and it’s often difficult to know just how to get what you need, especially when you’re on a budget. GP appointments are of… Read more
Stay healthy and happy this winter
Tweet For many across the UK, the colder weather setting in heralds the start of months of difficult mornings and gloomy days. Nights drawing in and limited levels of sunshine can make even the chirpiest of us feel a little blue, while others can just feel perpetually glum until spring comes around again. There are… Read more
Get slim for summer without splashing out
Tweet Time and time again those who are overweight point out that eating healthily or taking part in activities to help you get fit can be very expensive. Unfortunately, healthy foods like fruit can often be more expensive than those that are less good for you and in the recession a gym membership can seem… Read more
Take action now to remain active in retirement
Tweet If you are planning an active, adventure-filled retirement, you’ll need to put a few measures in place now to make sure that it happens. If you want to spend your twilight years taking in the cities of Europe or caravanning across the counties of Middle England, you’ll need two things – your health and… Read more
Can you avoid the common cold?
Tweet The common cold is something we have come to expect a bout of at least once a year, no matter what steps we take. There are now a range of products on the market that are said to help stave off a full-blown episode when those tell-tale symptoms first raise their ugly heads, which… Read more
Three steps to retiring in the sun
Tweet With the government delaying the age of pension entitlement, many seniors approaching their golden years have been left wondering if they can afford to retire as expected. If you have been savvy enough to sort out your finances well in advance and have assets you can put towards the retirement of your dreams in… Read more
Winter’s coming: refresh your bathroom cabinet!
Tweet When it comes to winter, you’ll naturally want to go out of your way and refresh your kitchen cabinet. The problem is that colds and flus can really take you down and, without the right medication on stand-by, you can be caught out. Here’s a quick guide for what to do before you next… Read more
Search online for hearing aid deals
Tweet According to information from the charity Action on Hearing Loss, one in then adults in the UK would benefit if they wore a hearing aid – this translates to four million people. Despite this, only one person in every thirty is actually a hearing aid wearer. If you are one of those people who… Read more
Nurses have vote of no confidence in health secretary
Tweet The Congress meeting for the Royal College of Nursing has seen delegates back a vote of no confidence regarding Andrew Lansley’s management of health reforms that have been proposed for England. The Health and Social Care Bill has long been the dominant theme during the gathering and most members have spoken out, claiming the… Read more