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HealthUnlocked | The social network for health
4y ago
When defining the term ‘invisible illness’, there are likely few examples that fit the bill better than irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Even though the condition is a fairly common one – prevalence estimates tend to range from anywhere between one and 20 percent of the population – it’s still relatively poorly understood. And not just ..read more
HealthUnlocked | The social network for health
4y ago
In the midst of the recent updates on COVID-19, more countries are advising people to practise social distancing and self-isolation in order to prevent the further spread of coronavirus. At HealthUnlocked, we’ve created a new online health community to provide peer support to people who will be self-isolating in the next few months. As the ..read more
HealthUnlocked | The social network for health
4y ago
The concept of creating healthy new “habits” is extremely popular. Whether you’re getting into a morning yoga routine, going onto a low carb diet, or trying to get a tight 8 hours of sleep every night, each habit can have great effects on your health for a while — that is, until it gets shoved ..read more
HealthUnlocked | The social network for health
4y ago
Yoga has become globally recognised for its many physical benefits. Whether you’re looking to improve fitness, alleviate chronic pain, recover from an injury, or even prepare for childbirth, there’s a yoga class out there for you. However, it is much more than a trendy exercise. Sports writer Anna Kessel traced the origins of yoga to ascetics in ..read more
HealthUnlocked | The social network for health
4y ago
Since 2014, Veganuary has inspired more than half a million people in 178 countries to try vegan for the month of January – and beyond. According to the official Veganuary charity, 2019 has seen 200 000 people pledging to go vegan for the month, with even more pledges in 2020. That means at least one ..read more
HealthUnlocked | The social network for health
4y ago
We’re delighted to share our 2019 Patient Engagement and Insights Report with you this year – insights from our annual user survey. The report provides first-hand confirmation of what the power of peer-support and self-care, particularly in online health communities, can do for the healthcare system. Being part of an online health community on HealthUnlocked ..read more
HealthUnlocked | The social network for health
4y ago
Our blog is a portal for self-care, where we provide our readers with information on health, wellness and nutrition, particularly healthy eating. We also share stories from people in our online health communities, to show you what it’s really like to live with a long-term condition. We are always looking to collaborate with creative and ..read more
HealthUnlocked | The social network for health
4y ago
It can sometimes feel daunting to travel as a wheelchair user. This is the last thing that you want, as travel should be fun and exciting – not a stressful challenge. The good news is that the UK has become more wheelchair friendly in recent years. This helps to make travel less of a problem ..read more
HealthUnlocked | The social network for health
4y ago
As we head into the winter, the problem of loneliness grows more serious. With the cold weather, it can be much more difficult for people to get out – especially for the elderly. It is an issue that is becoming more and more apparent and something that needs to be tackled head-on by society as ..read more
HealthUnlocked | The social network for health
4y ago
Yoga has become globally recognised for its many physical benefits. Whether you’re looking to improve fitness, alleviate chronic pain, recover from an injury, or even prepare for childbirth, there’s a yoga class out there for you. However, it is much more than a trendy exercise. Sports writer Anna Kessel traced the origins of yoga to ascetics in ..read more