3D printing is one of the latest technologies to be adopted by the medical profession. In a recent hip replacement operation a woman was given a 3D printed titanium hip instead of a standard moulded metal hip. Having been involved in a car crash over thirty years ago, the woman had undergone six previous operations […]
Rheumatoid Arthritis Sufferers at Greater Risk of Kidney Problems
Recent studies have shown that people who are suffering from rheumatoid arthritis are more likely to develop kidney problems. In the UK today there is a one in five chance of kidney disease in the general population, whereas for those who have been suffering with rheumatoid arthritis for several years the risk increases to one […]
Fried Food Increases Obesity Risk
Fried food leads to more weight gain in people who are genetically prone to obesity, according to a study. Researchers from Harvard University have found that eating fried foods four times a week or more has twice as big an effect on weight for those with high genetic obesity scores, compared to those with the […]
The History of the Stairlift and its Evolution
Are you reaping the benefits of a stairlift? Do you have a curved or straight stairlift in your home? How about an external stairlift to help you get up and down the steps in your garden? If you have then you might be interested to learn all about the history of the stairlift and it’s […]
8 Money Saving Tips for the Elderly
Here are 8 ultimate money saving tips for the elderly which might just help you to cope from day to day. 1. Cutting Energy Costs Many people switch energy suppliers online, getting the best deal with comparison websites. However, you don’t have to go online to benefit from a good deal. The Energy Helpline will […]
3 Tips For Becoming A Healthier, Happier You
If there is one thing we all want in life, it is to be happier. It is something many of us struggle with. Life is wrought with challenges. We engage in all sorts of self-sabotaging behaviors that keep us down. Our priorities are often all screwed up. We focus on the negative, and take the […]
British Book Of The Year
The debut novel of the former male nurse Nathan Filer ‘The Shock of the Fall‘ was named the British Book of the Year, it is about the attempt of a teenager in dealing with the death of an older brother and his slow descent into madness. It is partly inspired by the authors own experience […]
Helping You Approach The Topic Of Care With Your Elderly Parent
Helping You Approach The Topic Of Care With Your Elderly Parent One of the biggest challenges often faced when discussing care with an elderly person is strong resistance. Resistance can be exhibited in many forms, such as denial, grief and even actual violence. It is unsurprisingly that so many elderly people are resistant to care, […]
Homecare Options For Elderly Relatives
Deciding how best to care for elderly relatives as they lose the ability to do this for themselves comprehensively can be a very troublesome and difficult contemplation. You will always be looking to do the best for your loved one, but it can sometimes be hard to tell what this is, whilst also factoring in […]