Two of the most common operations carried out in the UK are on knees and hips, possibly because the knee joint is the largest joint in our bodies (closely followed by the hip). Our knees are vital in our ability to move around, and they take our bodyweight through a range of movements with their […]

Opening up to others, especially colleagues, can seem a daunting prospect when it comes to our mental health. The recent Teacher Wellbeing index shows that 50% of teaching staff who did talk to a colleague realised they gained a perspective on their mental health problems. Of course, it’s not always easy and this is reflected […]

When was your last eye test? You might feel that whilst you don't wear glasses  there is no need for you to have an eye test. The NHS recommends every 2 years (unless your optometrist tells you any different). See the NHS advice here https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/look-after-your-eyes/ What could an eye test reveal about your overall health? It […]

It is quite astounding that someone is admitted to hospital every 5 minutes with a heart related concern. Here at Eduhealth we think it is important that we do all we can to help ourselves and those we love to protect our hearts. Your heart health is often affected by your lifestyle, things like exercise, […]

Many adults in the UK have some form of gum disease, but may not be aware of the possible link to disease in other parts of their body. An article in the British Dental Journal wrote that in recent years there has been considerable interest in the possible link. The article also pointed out that […]

This is traditionally the time that we start to reflect on the year and make resolutions about how we plan to make changes in our lives for the year ahead. If, with your never-ending workload, you find yourself struggling to make time to look after yourself,  hopefully this article will set you on your way […]