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If you have a child with autism, you'll understand the importance of a proactive approach when it comes to learning about the condition. Your child will be able to cope with their condition far better if you work closely with others…

Do you know what hypertension is? Probably not! Many people don’t really understand or may not have even heard of the problem of hypertension, but it is a serious condition that can make a big difference to your wellbeing. So that certainly…

Sexual dysfunction is one of the biggest threats to your wellness, especially if you are a male over a certain age. It can affect emotional as well as physical wellbeing and it can take some intensive therapy or medication to get through.…

Diabetics are more likely to suffer from sleep apnoea, according to a major new study. The wellness and wellbeing of those who suffer from diabetes is under threat in a number of ways, due to the effects on the body from the inability to…

Bipolar disorder affects family wellness as well as the wellbeing of the individual sufferer. Family therapy could be a way to improve the wellness of all concerned, as it can help to limit the stress that the disorder is placing on…

Have you ever heard of yips before? It may sound like a funny word, but the consequences of this health condition can actually be serious for your wellness and wellbeing. Yips is a name given to involuntary wrist spasms. They…

A condition that could be affecting a small number of women, vaginismus is an uncontrolled and involuntary spasm of the vaginal muscles. These spasms could lead to sex being painful, leading to both physical and psychological damage. It is…

Tory MP, Nadine Dorries, has appeared on the television programme Daybreak this week, talking about the effect that alopecia is having on her mental and emotional health and wellbeing. The MP described the condition as a ‘confidence…

Often misunderstood as something less serious, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a debilitating condition which can't simply be cured by sleeping more. Mental and physical activities can make your symptoms worse, and when you're intense fatigue…

A team of scientists have said that they have traced the root genetic cause of the cancer, leukaemia back to the time a baby is in the womb. The Institute of Cancer Research experts looked in detail at the entire three billion letter…

Huntington's disease is a genetic disorder which generally affects people in their 40s or 50s, and primarily affects the brain - it results in a gradual loss of control of movement, memory and general mental ability. This condition is also…

There’s a reason why 80s music videos look so dated; the hair. Believe it or not, your hairstyle, colour or condition could be getting in the way of your anti-ageing wellness. So, if you think your hair might be making you look older than…

An important link has been found between sex hormones and the development of arthritis, and this new information could help protect your future wellness but alerting you to the fact that you are at risk. Arthritis is a painful condition…

Ensuring you get the right care when you are diabetic is essential. The blood disorder is incurable and has to be managed through diet and medication. Now a new campaign has been launched in the UK to ensure diabetics across the country are…

Fibre is important for your diet, helping your digestive system to work effectively. But it does so much more than just that - it helps to lower your cholesterol, aids weight loss and regulates your blood sugar levels. Studies have also…

It is too often a familiar story: struggling desperately to try to breathe, Anthony McGuinness sees his life flash before him. He was suffering from another asthma attack – and this one seemed to be as deadly as the others if not…

Paracetamol is one of the staples of the family medicine cabinet, a go-to standby for everything from headaches to aches and pains. However, a new study warns that the drug, an analgesic also known as acetaminophen, could actually lead to…

Sports injuries can do more than cause physical pain and keep you from your regular activities. They can also result in enormous amounts of psychological distress. This can come from feeling helpless or limited, being unable to participate…

Yeast infections are a common condition affecting most women at some point in their lives. The infection, known as thrush, causes redness, swelling and itchiness in the vagina and produces a thick discharge. A vaginal yeast infection is…

Chinese medicine conjures images of acupuncture and herb-based concoctions, and while this isn’t incorrect, it isn’t the whole story. There’s so much more to Chinese medicine than people think, and now that it’s increasing in popularity…

OCD or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a condition that affects the mental wellness of 1 in every 100 people, and occurs when thoughts, or compulsions, get stuck in your mind and eventually cause so much anxiety that you felt an…

After your thirties, you may start the notice the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles – generally, these start to appear along the forehead, around the eyes or as laughter lines around the mouth. The ageing process is perfectly normal and…

There are moments when the tonsils develop with spots on them. You will not be able to determine this if you are not really going to look into your tonsils. But you will also be able to determine that you are experiencing this because of…

People diagnosed with psoriasis suffer from sore, inflamed and scaly skin, but they are also a risk from a form of arthritis associated with the chronic skin condition. Psoriatic arthritis can strike at any age, but is more likely to…

When we have brittle bones we are much more at risk of fractures so we need to preserve and care for our bone wellness as much as possible. This makes it very important to do exercises that can strengthen our skeleton rather than doing…

Hypothyroidism is the medical term for an underactive thyroid and describes a condition in which there is a lower level of the thyroid hormone in the body. This hormone is known as thyroxine and causes various symptoms, such as tiredness,…

A new study has discovered a way of using genetic testing to determine whether patients with asthma are likely to outgrow the condition, or if they will continue to experience symptoms as they grow older. The report, published in The Lancet…

Not only does the odd twinge or sudden onslaught of vaginal pain hurt; it can cause you to be concerned for your overall wellbeing. Your vagina is your most intimate space, so it’s really scary when something might be going awry. Therefore,…

Joint pain has a debilitating effect on an individual. When you are well, you may be inclined to take your health for granted but the onset of any pain that affects your hands, feet, knees and hips can have a crippling effect on you.…

Asthma is a condition which most people overlook as fairly benign and not that dangerous. This is largely due to it being fairly common and something which most people will have come into contact with at least once in their lives. Provided…