We now have evidence that suggests that nearly two in three of us will experience a mental health problem in the course of our lives. And one in six of us is managing fluctuating levels of distress each week. If it’s not you, it’s your colleague, sibling or neighbour. This Read more…
In addition to negatively affecting individuals, health disparities can affect entire communities and society as a whole. They can be self-perpetuating, because some people are too sick to work, or they don’t have access to health insurance, and they get sicker as a result. This makes it more difficult to Read more…
The Health for Life Programme is a community-based initiative in Birmingham aimed at improving and sustaining healthy lifestyles through practical, hands-on activities. It aims to empower people to develop healthier food habits, improve their physical activity and engage in healthy cooking and growing. It’s delivered in partnership with Change4Life and Read more…
Health equity is the principle of achieving optimal health for all people. In order to achieve this, health and other social determinants must be addressed. This means focusing on reducing disparities in health and ensuring that people who face the greatest risks are given special attention and resources. Identifying and Read more…
Eating a wide variety of healthy foods for diabetics can help you stay on track with your diet. A typical diet should consist of half nonstarchy vegetables and one-fourth protein, and the final quarter of the plate should include starch or grain. Other foods to add to your diet are Read more…
Healthy Foods to Gain Weight: Among the most popular and healthy foods for weight gain is the potato. Although the vegetable is highly nutritious, it’s considered to be a food enemy by people who are trying to lose weight. This is because it is high in carbohydrates and starch. But Read more…
Although there are many causes for mental health disorders, these conditions are not considered normal. The term “mental disorder” is often used as a derogatory term. It describes a condition that affects an individual’s brain in a negative way. The term is often misused to describe problems that are completely Read more…