Why is it necessary to deal with stomach pain? Managing stomach pain promptly is critical as it often signals issues within the digestive system that could escalate if ignored. Early intervention prevents severe health problems. Moreover, it prompts necessary lifestyle adjustments and contributes to overall well-being. Failing to address such pain not only prolongs discomfort […]

5 ways to relieve sore A sore throat can be a nagging discomfort, often the first signal of an approaching cold or flu. Before panicking or rushing to see a doctor, you should know there are home remedies you can try. Here are practical steps: 1. Hydrate properly: Drinking plenty of fluids can soothe a […]

Is consuming whey protein essential for muscle development? Specialists provide insights. Popular fitness trainer Abbas Ali recalls the heydays of the early 2000s when whey supplements, albeit unpalatable, were considered an elite supplementing choice in gym training. This supplementation was driven by a culture aspiring to imitate muscular Bollywood male icons. Things changed between 2008 […]

The increase in obesity levels among English children may soon stop, according to a new report. Data collected by the National Heart Forum, an Equity Channel partner, suggests that the previously rising trend for child obesity in England may at last be levelling out. Forecasts for child obesity for 2020 predict a decline in the […]

You can get a discount on modern medicines here The European Commission has called on Member States to prioritise social investment and to modernise their welfare states. This means better performing active inclusion strategies and a more efficient and more effective use of social budgets. The call features in a Communication on Social Investment for […]

A series of actions to reduce health inequalities has been announced by the European Commission. The plans, announced as a formal communication, include measures to monitor the impact of policies at all levels on the differences in people’s health across the EU.  “[I]mproving the exchange of information and knowledge and improving the coordination of policies […]

What is social exclusion? Social exclusion encompasses many dimensions, including income poverty, unemployment, access to education, information, childcare and health facilities, living conditions, as well as social participation. People at risk of social exclusion from society are more likely to die prematurely due to unhealthy lifestyles and poor living and working conditions.   Health plays […]