Category: Health and Fitness

What Are the Early Warning Signs of COPD?

What Are the Early Warning Signs of COPD?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD, develops slowly, and early symptoms can be easy to dismiss. Spotting these small changes in breathing or energy levels can help people seek medical advice sooner and potentially slow...

Five Body Dysmorphic Disorder FAQs

Five Body Dysmorphic Disorder FAQs

Body dysmorphic disorder or BDD is often misunderstood, even though it affects many people. It involves a distressing preoccupation with perceived flaws in appearance – flaws that may seem minor or invisible to others....

Can ovarian cysts cause infertility?

Can ovarian cysts cause infertility?

A cyst is a small, sac-like structure that is typically filled with fluid. Cysts may appear almost anywhere on the body, but are slightly more commonly found on the face, neck or trunk. The...

What is sciatica?

What is sciatica?

Many people will have experienced the pain of sciatica, but they will not necessarily know what distinguishes it from more general backaches or leg pains. Understanding the condition is the first step to managing...

How to Exercise in Winter

How to Exercise in Winter

Changes in the season can change your experience of exercise. Colder, darker, wetter conditions can impact everything from your body to your mood. How do you ensure that your exercise is still safe and...