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Treatment for a Frozen Shoulder

A frozen shoulder occurs when your shoulder experiences pain and stiffness. Not just for moments or a few days, but for months and sometimes years at a time. It is characterised by persistent pain and stiffness in the shoulder that may be at its worst when you’re trying to sleep at night. The pain can be sufficiently severe as to

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Monkeypox Explained

You have probably heard the name ‘monkeypox’ mentioned on the news in recent months. Coming hot on the heels of Covid-19, it is especially unwelcome news. But what exactly is monkeypox and how concerned should you be? Monkeypox is most commonly found in West and Central Africa and is considered to be a rare infection. While cases in the UK

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The Merkaba Explained

The word “Merkaba” is derived from a Hebrew word meaning “chariot”. When it is broken down according to an ancient Egyptian translation, it phonetically means “light, body, spirit”. When both meanings are combined, it refers to the process of connecting with light, body and spirit via this vehicle or symbol. The three-dimensional symbol itself consists of two triangles facing away

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Why sports psychology is essential for your sport

If you play any sport, chances are you’ll be placed under some kind of physical and psychological pressure. You will feel pressure from your coach as well as your teammates to perform well, and especially pressure that you will apply to yourself. This is why sports psychology is such an important consideration for any sport. Sports psychology aims to support

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Treatment for Eye Floaters

Effective treatment for eye floaters explained Floaters are dots and lines that can appear in your vision. In most cases, they are harmless and should not give you any cause for concern. If you have had them for a long time, if they don’t affect your vision and if they aren’t getting worse you generally have nothing to worry about.

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How to help the elderly with memory loss!

As we grow older, it is not uncommon to find our memories beginning to fade. This may be down to the onset of dementia or Alzheimer’s or it may simply be a natural product of the ageing process. For those of us who are in a position to do so, what can we do to support our elders when their

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