The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) is, this month, running a campaign highlighting the role of Physiotherapy in the prevention of falls. Falling in older age is a huge problem, falls are a major cause of disability and the leading cause of death in the over 75´s. Fortunately, most falls do not result in serious injury but in about 5% of those who do […]

We all know that exercise is good for us, people who are physically active have fewer health problems, are thinner, andhave improved mood compared with sedentary individuals. Exercise provides an array of health benefits such as, reduced blood pressure and lowered risk of heart disease or stroke; stronger bones and an improved immune system. Being physically active also […]

I think that I am not alone in having the firm conviction that I am going to live forever. Of course, I know on an intellectual level that that is not the case, but on an emotional level it is difficult to believe in the possibility of my non-existence. Living forever actually doesn’t sound that […]

It is already public knowledge that excessive exposure to the sun and its UV rays predisposes us to skin cancer (also known as Melanoma). However, this does not mean that we should avoid sunlight altogether, since it also has many beneficial effects for our health: it helps to fight depression and it allows our body […]