Are You A Hay Fever Early-Starter?
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With around 18 million of us suffering with hay fever in the UK, a good proportion will be ‘early-starters’. Their season starts in February or March when lots of trees release their pollen in to the air. Being an early-starter means you need to be prepared early so you can combat symptoms effectively. Airborne allergens expert and creator of HayMax allergen barrier balms, Max Wiseberg, provides some handy hay fever hacks to help take the misery out of this untimely condition…
“First of all, create your own first aid kit and take it with you everywhere. It’s easy! Just include one or more natural products, one antihistamine, one steroid nasal spray and eye drops. This can prove more effective than using just one of these on its own, and more and more sufferers are doing it. Obviously, ask your GP or pharmacist before combining treatments. And here are some handy hay fever hacks…”
Dr Adam Friedmann
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You cannot undo chronic sun exposure and intense burning episodes. This type of sun damage has a memory, and the damage it causes to cellular DNA can start to show up many years later.
There is no solid evidence to show that specific skincare ingredients reverse sun damage but there is a theory that the healthier your lifestyle, the less likely you are to develop a melanoma. Eating a nutrient dense, balanced diet with plenty of antioxidants will have a positive impact on your skin and might reduce your long-term likelihood of developing cancer.
Monitoring the skin for signs of skin cancer is also crucial because if caught early enough, a melanoma is very easily treated and can be cured. Continuing good sun habits will reduce adding to the existing risk.
Are You Self-sabotaging Your Sleep Routine?
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Three quarters of all Brits self-sabotage their sleep by indulging in bedtime bad habits – behaviours they know will impede their ability to get to sleep – from four to seven nights per week.
The data, compiled via research by Silentnight’s Wellbeing Collection found that 73 per cent know that habits including scrolling on social media, drinking alcohol, smoking and shopping have a negative impact on their sleep, mental and physical health – but proceed to do them anyway.
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With bad bedtime habits rife across the nation, it’s perhaps unsurprising that a third of Brits have made ‘to sleep better’ or ‘improve my bedtime routine’ their 2021 New Year’s resolution.
What Can You Do To Maintain Your Eye Health Between Appointments?
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Vic Khurana
Our sight is something that we can take for granted daily. And when minor issues arise, we know what to do: book an appointment with the optician.
But what happens when a trip to the optician is no longer an option?
The global Coronavirus pandemic has meant that this quandary is a reality for most – but the hardest-hit are those who already experience sight loss or eye health issues, and those who are most at risk of developing problems: the over-65s.
It’s estimated that more than 50% of over-65s are living with some kind of sight loss, and eye health specialists fear that this number could be rapidly rising, after the pandemic and associated restrictions meant that up to five million eye tests were missed in 2020. For those aged 65 and over, regular check-ups are an essential part of maintaining personal independence and quality of life, as well as acting as a way of managing underlying healt
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