For some time, the negative health consequences of smoking have been all too clear – with many smokers now actively wanting to quit. There were estimated to be around 474 thousand hospital admissions attributable to smoking in 2015/16, which was an increase from 458 thousand in 2005/06. There were estimated to be around 79 thousand… Read more »
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Preventing Cheerleading Injuries
When most of us think about Cheerleading, we probably picture a team performing some impressive gymnastic feats at a sports stadium during the half time break. For many participants and spectators alike, this is still the Cheerleading we know and love, but increasingly Cheerleading is also a highly competitive sport in its own right. However,… Read more »
June is Scoliosis awareness month!
Scoliosis is a serious condition which can cause discomfort, disability and eventually require major surgery if left untreated. Catching scoliosis early makes it much easier to treat, so this week please take a moment to read this quick primer on scoliosis and pass it on to those you care about. [Please note this article is… Read more »
Take another look at Eggs…
For years, eggs have suffered from a bad reputation. We’ve been warned that the cholesterol in egg yolks will clog our arteries and cause cardiovascular disease – while there might be some risk of this, there are now many misconceptions around the consumption of eggs which might be doing us more harm than good! For… Read more »
Run well with chiropractic
Running and jogging is by far the most common general fitness activity undertaken by the UK population, and it’s also one of our favorite competitive sports. Scientific research demonstrates that Chiropractic care may enhance running performance in both recreational runners as well as professional athletes, but also plays a major role in injury prevention –… Read more »