High blood pressure is the single most important risk factor for stroke and salt is the major factor that raises blood pressure - salt is therefore responsible for many of these strokes. Most of the UK population however are not aware of the link between salt and stroke and are currently eating too much salt. Stroke is a leading cause of severe adult disability and the third biggest killer in the UK...
Acne is a disease of the sebaceous glands and some people are pre-disposed to suffering from it. Some people will suffer because of their hormones and for others, we may never find the cause.
Currently, with the spotlight on the PiP breast implants, we want to highlight the fact that, even if you have not resorted to surgery, you could still be damaging your breasts and body by wearing the wrong bra. The general figures reported are that up to 80% of women are wearing the wrong size bra. Many women are still trying to fit into the same bra size that they wore as teenagers, without ever having had a proper fitting with an experienced bra-fitter.
From a small red dot to large, pus-filled cysts, acne has many forms and is a distressing and debilitating condition that can affect your mental health - as well as cause misery and pain in your everyday life. We take a look - and challenge - some of the myths about acne that some professional seem quick to dismiss.
It is a fact that people who do not exercise and spend their time sitting down all day are more likely than active people to suffer from some diseases and conditions that come with getting older. This can also be said for recovery from injury. But what if you can't move as well as you want to? How can you get active if you have limited mobility?
Not many people relish the thought of getting old - or having to slow down and give up some of the hobbies and activities that have been a big part of daily life...and here at The Source - we don't think you should! Keeping physically active and continuing to exercise can help in keeping you fit and healthy as you get older - and allows you to maintain your independence for as long as possible.
