Is social media driving people to get cosmetic surgery? Recent reports in the news have suggested that people are feeling pressured to have fillers and surgery in order to look like the "perfect" people they see on the likes of Instagram and Facebook and across places such as Television, Magazines, and Films. A study by the Nuffield Council on Bioethics says government must protect people from an unregulated industry. The report also condemns makeover apps and online plastic surgery games aimed at children as young as nine." - BBC The report discussing the issue has claimed several …
A Week Of Health Awareness
We regularly blog about what's happening across the nation in terms of calendar events and special awareness weeks. We think it's great to get involved and learn about such topics that you might not know too much about. This week is a particularly special and important time with numerous awareness days, all revolved around health, which we would like to bring to your attention. Men's Health Awareness Week This year's national Men's Health Awareness Week is focusing on belly fat. "Belly fat is a problem because it lurks not just beneath the surface but also gets down deep and …
World Mental Health Day: how you can help
This day is celebrated annually on the 10th October across the world .WMHD aims to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and provide mental health education. According to the Mental Health Foundation, depression will be the leading illness globally by 2030. They are calling for action now to prevent this from happening. Every year WMHD has a different theme as set by the World Federation for Mental Health and the 2016 theme is 'Dignity in Mental Health - Psychological and Mental Health First Aid for All'. The Mental Health Facts Approximately 1 in 4 people in the …
National Stress Awareness Month
Did you know April marks National Stress Awareness Month? This particularly important month aims to bring about awareness of stress related issues. Many health care professionals and health promotion experts across the country will join together to generate public awareness around the causes and cures for the stress related issues many of us face in modern day society. Sponsored by The Health Resource Network (HRN), a non-profit health education organisation, National Stress Awareness Month is a national, cooperative effort to inform people about the dangers of stress, successful …
Stress Management for the Elderly
Did you know that April is Stress Awareness Month? We at Careline have been looking in stress management and the ways that the elderly can lower their stress levels. Stress is a problem at any time of life but is mostly associated with the fast-paced careers and busy family lives of younger adults. However, older people suffer from more 'silent stress' issues such as health problems and the struggle to retain independence. The body's ability to deal with stress breaks down as we get older so it is very important that elderly people take advantage of stress management techniques in …
Preventing Dementia with a song and dance
The health watchdog, NICE, has encouraged that the elderly take part in a choir group and other activities for preventing dementia. You can read the article from The Telegraph. NICE are suggesting that pensioners should join choirs, read to young children and partake in other similar activities for preventing dementia and loneliness. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence also argue that older people should be offered more activities for their health and happiness. The advice comes after many studies about the benefits of activities in maintaining health and …
