4th September 2019
Every relationship has it’s struggles and difficult moments. Being in a long-term relationship, married or living together can pose many unique challenges; one partner may never do the washing up, and the other may always leave their hair in the shower plug. Relationships are all about compromise and accepting that other people may have different preferences, and More…
1st September 2019
By Jasmine Hine Although fatigue is typically associated with feelings of tiredness and a lack of energy, it is defined as a subjective feeling that can include a prolonged lack of motivation and ability to complete normal daily tasks with usual enthusiasm. Fatigue can present itself mentally, physically or as a combination of both: What More…
15th August 2019
By Jasmine Hine Alzheimer’s is a neurological disease that is typically associated with the older generation: but did you know those who suffer from learning difficulties could be more at risk? What is Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological condition that causes Dementia and is primarily associated with a decline More…
30th July 2019
Dogs are said to be a (wo)man’s best friend. The logic behind this will be very obvious to most dog owners. Dogs are devoted, loving, dependable and incredibly loyal and you’d be crazy if you said you didn’t want a best friend who possesses these qualities. Research has suggested that dogs can be much more More…
18th July 2019
Autism spectrum conditions (ASCs) and eating disorders do not at first glance seem like they would overlap. ASCs are characterised by difficulties in social interaction and communication, while eating disorders are characterised by abnormal or disturbed eating habits; symptoms which on the surface sound vastly different. Equally, people with autism are often (incorrectly) assumed to More…
31st May 2019
By Nathan Harper. National growing for wellbeing week – 3rd-7th June It is said that growing your own produce {fruit/veg} can improve your physical and mental wellbeing. There are health benefits to gardening e.g. improved mental health, improved physical health, confidence, communication, concentration, self-belief. You can develop new skills when gardening and work with other More…
20th May 2019
Action for Brain Injury Awareness Week 2019 Action for Brain Injury awareness week 2019 takes place between the 20th and the 26th May. The event is organised by brain injury charity Headway and will be centred around a particular topic This year’s topic focuses on the fatigue around brain injury and the stigmatising and More…
7th May 2019
By Nathan Harper CFS is a long-term illness. It can be diagnosed after the contraction of one or more symptoms. The most common symptoms are: Extreme tiredness Feeling unwell Pain in muscles/joints Headaches Sore throat Sore glands Issues with thinking, concentrating or remembering Flu symptoms Dizziness/sickness Heart palpitations Causes It’s not exactly known to health More…
2nd May 2019
In society, it is expected that entering parenthood is a perfect and heavenly time, but for some new families this is not the case. It can be a daunting and terrifying time for mothers and fathers; it can feel like they are isolated and alone, even when surrounded by so many other people. Having a More…
5th April 2019
It is estimated that males on the autistic spectrum outnumber females on the autistic spectrum 4 to 1. Historically, autism was viewed as a ‘male condition’, with some even describing autism as ‘extreme maleness’. Many of the traits traditionally associated with Autism Spectrum Conditions are thought of as classically ‘male’, such as being detail-orientated and More…