Cases of yellow fever had traditionally been rare for international travellers. However, a surge of reported travel-associated cases in both 2017 and 2018 has brought the disease back into focus for those looking to travel to popular destinations in Africa …
Malaria is still one of the most prevalent diseases in the world today. Its seriousness as a global threat is underlined by the fact that one child loses their life to the illness every two minutes. Last year alone, over …
Israel is currently experiencing a boom in tourism, with Jerusalem playing host to the vast majority of Israel’s 4 million visitors a year, after all taking a break is good for your health. It has huge cultural and religious significance …
Hydration is a vital part of your overall nutrition and wellbeing. Yet it often goes ignored, with 89% of the British population not drinking enough water to maintain healthy hydration levels. This is particularly the case for adults aged over …
When we decide we want to get fit and healthy, we often take up cardiovascular exercise in order to shed those excess pounds. Whilst it’s true that well-planned cardio paired with better nutritional choices can be hugely beneficial to our …
Remaining focused is one of the biggest challenges facing us today. With constant distractions provided by continual notifications on our phones, constant emails on our computers, and colleagues starting counterproductive conversations, it can sometimes feel like getting yourself to just …
Whilst volunteering is often measured by its impact on others, an increasing body of research has pointed to the health benefits volunteering provides for its participants. In fact, one study carried out by the University of Exeter revealed that volunteers …
If you’ve ever snapped at someone after going without food for a prolonged period of time, then it’s likely that you were experiencing the effects of “hanger”. The term – formed by merging the two distinct words of hunger and …
Stress is taking an increasing toll on our lives. Over the course of the past year, 74% of people have felt so stressed that they have been overwhelmed or unable to cope. Furthermore, over 15 million working days are lost …
A recent survey revealed a staggering statistic; the average Briton only manages 6 hours and 19 minutes of sleep per night. Furthermore, 40% of adults in the same survey stated they never manage to reach the national recommended average of …