A large number of people have pets and love their pets, and there’s a lot of work that shows health benefits of owning a pet. Now, once again, it’s not a treatment for any specific condition; it’s part of enjoyment of life. Most of the attention has...
The importance of sleep cannot be overstated, as human beings spend more time sleeping than engaging in any other activity, yet many still neglect its crucial role in overall health. Human beings spend more time being asleep than anything else. It is estimated that at...
Let us start with the part we can all agree on – the average weight in most countries has increased over the last 40 years, albeit the number of those with serious weight issues is much less than the numbers quoted. This is because although the Body Mass Index (BMI)...
There is a lot of doom and gloom in health. Whilst the media report on the occasional “breakthrough” or “game changer” medication, which usually isn’t, most of the commentary is downcast. We have epidemics of everything from viruses to obesity to vaping. Each of these...
The pillars of health—genetics, lifestyle choices, and overall well-being—are often key to longevity. Last month saw the passing of Queen Elizabeth II at age 96. For many (myself included), she was on the throne before we were born and is the only British monarch we...
A common scenario for many couples is worrying that their relationship is on the rocks or their partner might not be as invested as they previously were. Whether our partner has a low libido or seems emotionally distant; when our relationship hits a rough patch it’s...
