Chronic illness

A dry scalp can cause various symptoms from irritation to hair thinning. Here’s a look at the causes of dry scalp plus …

How has your 2025 been? I’d like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas & all the best for a Happy …

Tinnitus is a common but not always well understood condition. Here’s a look at what tinnitus is, the causes, symptoms, types and …

A mini me update for August 2025, from neck zapping for cluster headaches to birthday blues and days out.

Routines can be provide a beneficial, supportive framework to our lives. Here’s how to make routines work for your chronic illness life.

A breakdown of the chronic illness and disability benefits cuts affecting PIP, Universal Credit & ESA, and how they may affect you.

Another interesting NHS A&E experience, with a 20 hour wait for a bed and a bucketload of animosity from nurses.

A mini-up update, including a house move, parental health problems, my chronic illness moans & Christmas 2024 creeping up on us already!

Feeling invisible with a stoma can happen for many reasons, despite the increased ostomy awareness & acceptance we have today.

A mini me update with chest infections, a rib injury, my fury at TalkTalk, the NHS & a house move finally around …

Sinusitis can be surprisingly uncomfortable and unpleasant, but what exactly is sinusitis? Here’s everything you need to know about the sinuses, mucus, …

In need of a refresh to get yourself decluttered & organised? Here are 7 things to spring clean in your life this …

Health News : From increasing brain sizes & NHS discontent, to pancreatic cancer rises and the death of the man in the …

Hey everyone, how are you all doing? I’m sorry I’ve been rather MIA online for a while lately, it has been a …

Another Year Comes To An End Phew, how did the year go so quickly? I don’t know if it’s to do with …

Ostomy Awareness & Support : A look at some of the ways having a stoma bag has changed my life, from the …

A Tribute To Abi : Abi was one of my closest friends in High School & this kind, intelligent woman has sadly …

Health News latest including: new Alzheimer’s drug, Lucy Letby convicted, NHS cancer targets axed & health reminders in Morrisons underwear.

The meaning of prediabetes and its risk factors, plus how to reduce your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.

The major surgery due next week that I’ve been preparing for after years of waiting has just been cancelled.

15 painful facts about living with chronic illness that can help overcome stigma & ignorance around health conditions.

With the NHS in crisis, the Tory government have announced plans to end the 8am scramble for a GP appointment in 2023, …

BMI is used to categorise weight as healthy or unhealthy. It’s convenient, but is it actually accurate or it is time for …