Mens mental health group in Suffolk eases strain on NHS services

New research is challenging the long-standing belief that you need to walk at least 10,000 steps—or about 5 miles—a day to stay healthy. The meta-analysis, published in The Lancet Public Health, found that walking just 7,000 steps a day may provide protection against a range of diseases, including cancer, dementia, and heart disease. These findings…

This is not the first time a Labour government has tried to set a target for immediate access. In 2000, a 48-hour target was set, but by the 2005 election campaign it was causing controversy, with patients complaining that they could not book an appointment in advance because so many were being held back for…

The muscles in your lower body play a key role in supporting athleticism and everyday activities, so it’s important to train your legs directly to build strength, stability, and overall function. There are many exercises to choose from, with and without weights, that target all major muscle groups in the legs, such as the glutes,…

Although the initiation of semaglutide is associated with improvements in cardiovascular risks, it is also associated with higher health care expenditures, according to investigators of a study published in JAMA Network Open. They stated that the “findings suggest potential clinical benefits in routine practice, while highlighting the need to evaluate the long-term impact of semaglutide…

PA Media Nurses from Darlington Memorial Hospital have taken their NHS bosses to an employment tribunal NHS bosses “penalised” female nurses complaining about a transgender woman using their changing room, an employment tribunal has been told. Eight nurses are challenging a policy which allows the single-sex room at Darlington Memorial Hospital to be used by…