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18th March, 2024

Ovarian Cancer: The Silent Cancer

By Kathryn Harper

Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the ovaries, the reproductive organs in women responsible for producing eggs and hormones. It is the sixth most common cancer...

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18th March, 2024

What is a Dietician & How can they help?

By Sam Twine

Hello readers! I’ll start by introducing myself. I am Sam, a Registered Dietitian. Not many people have heard of Dietitians, so I’ll briefly explain what a Dietitian is. What is...

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18th March, 2024

Latest Advancements in Hearing Aid Technology: What You Need to Know

By Andrew Bird

Technology has become a driving force behind groundbreaking advancements in hearing aid design and functionality in the ever-evolving field of Audiology. For those navigating the realm of hearing loss, staying...

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19th February, 2024

Introducing Walnut Grove Wellbeing Community Interest Company

By Kathryn Harper

We are excited to announce a new business in the form of a Community Interest Company (CIC) – Walnut Grove Wellbeing CIC. This is a voluntary-run, non-profit company that we...

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19th February, 2024

Supporting your mental health with Acupuncture

By Liberty Stevenson & Dr Tong

The prevalence of mental health issues has surged over the past decade, yet only one in three people struggling with their mental well-being get help.  Common challenges among mental health...

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19th February, 2024

What is Osgood-Schlatter Disease?

By Kathryn Harper

Osgood-Schlatter disease is a similar growth condition to Severs disease which affects the Achilles tendon area but this time the area affected is the growth plate at the front of...

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19th January, 2024

Shin Splints & How To Avoid Them

By Tom Riddell

If you, like many people, have come into the new year thinking ‘I need to start exercising more’, there’s a good chance running is a form of exercise that you’re...

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19th January, 2024

New Year, New You?

By Sam Twine

We often set targets for the New Year. If you have set yourself a target surrounding body weight, read this advice from a Registered Dietitian first. Firstly, let’s establish what...

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19th January, 2024

Dry January: The Health Benefits

By Kathryn Harper

The start of a new year often brings with it a wide array of resolutions. One of the most popular of these, especially in the UK, is to participate in...

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7th December, 2023

A Year of Growth and Gratitude

By Kathryn Harper

Well, 2023 felt a lot more ‘normal’ in life than the previous few years, which I think most of us will agree was very welcome. To be able to see...

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7th December, 2023

6 Ways to Deal with Stress

By Samuel Maddock

Stress is a normal part of life. Psychologist Richard S. Lazarus proposed the idea that all humans need a manageable amount of stress in their lives to develop a healthy...

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17th November, 2023

Yoga: A Different Approach

By Tatiana Mirren

People think of Yoga as being all about stretching and perhaps meditating but Yoga therapy is a way of creating healthy movement patterns to prevent injuries or address existing problems....

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