We were incredibly pleased to welcome hundreds of healthcare professionals to our recent free of charge Cardio-Respiratory virtual conference that took place last week.
Special thanks to all of our speakers and Chairs and organisers Prof. James Hull and Dr Sabiha Gati. π«π« π΄π€ΎββοΈ
How has your morning gone?
What's that you say,
You angled with a fly catch,
Marvellous!
Down by the water,
Even better!
Caught yourself some ππ and also taking in the blue sky and sunny weather.
Excellent! ππ Good catch too!π
Enjoy the day and marvellous weather folks!π
π‘ FUN FACT: π‘
What is another name for Renal Fascia?
Gerota's capsule and Gerota's Fascia.
The Renal Fascia is a fibrous envelope of tissue that surrounds the kidney.
DO YOUR EYES HAVE IT...
Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA are important for π and π§ health. A key component of all cell membranes is DHA found in abundance in the retina and π§ Important for ποΈ & π§ development in infancy, thus deficiency can impair vision especially in children.
HAVE HEALTHY ποΈποΈ SIGHT
Hey there! Did you know that your peepers ποΈποΈ are a window to your soul. Our #eyes can indicate signs of #health issues such as #diabetes and high blood pressure. So get them regularly checked by your local ophthalmologist every two years is advisable.
IF YOU ONLY DO ONE THING... Walk Right...πΆ
#Walking is the ideal #exercise for bones and #muscles. Wrong shoes will effect your #posture and #balance - thick soles and padding support & cushion #feet. High heels = No No. Check posture, engage those tummy muscles and walk tall.
LOVE YOUR DAILY ACTIVITY!
As the days are lengthening and π when the sun's bright face is shining down on us, aim for a 20 minute brisk walk πΆfor your daily hit of vitamin D and dose of exercise in the fresh air. Enjoy at all ages!! ππ
#exercise#vitaminD#walking#Spring
Do You Know About BPE? It is a medical term to describe a benign enlarged prostate, common in men over 50.
If the prostate becomes enlarged it can put pressure on the bladder and urethra - a tube that urine passes through - making it difficult to fully empty the bladder.
AUTUMN IS UPON US.... πππ Release those leg muscles π and go for a forest run ππ amongst leaves of gold. ππ A short escape from grey reality. Release those endorphins to boost your mood and beat stress. Hey, Enjoy!!! ππ
#Autumn#running#leaves#MentalHealthMatters
ACTS OF KINDNESS...
β₯οΈ Small acts of kindness can bolster health and wellness and boost self-esteem. So go ahead and shower πΏ your family, friends, teachers, students, employees and employers with gifts π πͺ΄π and thank yous.
#health#Wellbeing#KindnessMatters#Selfesteem
RECLAIM YOURSELF.... Do a digital detox.π±π»
Press pause on screen time and communicate with nature. Most retreat into their screens for short-term fixes rather than putting effort into immediate real-world relationships.
#nature#stress#relaxation#calm
HEAL PAIN: The most common causes are plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis. Pain often stems from over-exercising or wearing ill fitting shoes. Rest, use ice packs and wear comfortable shoes.π
#plantarfasciitis#achilles#healpain
#Nutrition is essential to supporting #brain function. Our mood, #memory and general #wellbeing are dependent on our brain cells and brain #chemicals. An imbalance can negatively impact our #mentalhealth potentially leading to symptoms of cognitive decline. ππ
#brainhealth π§
FAD DIETS...
Short term diets are not effective in the long run at keeping the weight off. Faddy regimes neither encourage healthy eating habits nor establish safe and permanent weight loss. Far better to follow a well balanced healthy diet for life.
#healthylifestyle#eating
DIABETES IS INCREASING...
It effects millions of people worldwide. In Britain, type2 #diabetes is most common, especially in people who are overweight. Weight reduction through dietary modification and regular exercise is essential for managing Type 2 diabetes.
#diabetes#obesity
Lets Get Moving.... πΆπ€ΈThe key here is to exercise your body for maximum benefit. π΄π§π Keep moving little and often and include weight bearing exercises to maintain strength and fitness.ποΈ
#exercise#Fitness#activity#fun#movement
BRAIN TRAINING..... Challenging and stretching the brain allows new connections to be created and maintained. Puzzles, crosswords, jigsaws, reading and writing are many activities that stimulate the brain.
#brainteaser#BrainFunction#connections#brainhealth
Have you seen how popular Olives are in the Mediterranean? Olives are a good source of #Vitamin E, #iron, #copper and #calcium. Vitamin E a powerful antioxidant that helps protect our cells from oxidative damage. Enhance your #diet with antioxidants.
#Diet#vitamins#olives
A growing body of research has demonstrated that drinking a moderate amount of #coffee lowers the liver enzyme GGT, especially among #alcoholics. Coffee can improve outcomes for people with liver disease, #hepatitis, #fibrosis, #cirrhosis and liver cancer.
#liver#coffee#Health