A Couple on the ward dying from Covid. Been together for 67 years. We have rearranged the ward so they can be together & hold each others hands, we have put their favourite music on Glenn Miller so they can… Read More ›
Health
Is Apple’s Blood Oxygen solution dangerous?
Initially I found the Blood Oxygen monitor to be a godsend on my Apple Watch at the start of covid, but over time, a short period of time, I found myself relying on it less and less. With a Blood… Read More ›
Time to Walk
Apple Fitness+ subscribers will be able to open the Workout app on an Apple Watch, select Time to Walk, and choose from one of the audio stories to listen to during their walk. The feature will likely extend to wheelchair… Read More ›
Post-Covid lungs look worse than any type of terrible smoker’s lungs
“I don’t know who needs to hear this. But post-Covid lungs look worse than any type of terrible smoker’s lungs we’ve ever seen…” the tweet began. She also posted a photos x-ray photos of healthy lungs, a smoker’s lungs, and… Read More ›
How a £20 gadget could save lives
A pulse oximeter slips over your middle finger and shines a light into the body. It measures how much of the light is absorbed in order to calculate oxygen levels in the blood. In England, they are being given to… Read More ›
This Is What Happens To Your Body When You Don’t Exercise
Exercise may not always feel like something you’re meant to do, but humans weren’t born to be couch potatoes — at least from an evolutionary perspective. Our ancestors constantly moved around for food and shelter, according to History. Fast forward… Read More ›
Walking
There were so few activities that were probably safe. Taking a stroll was one of them. With our worlds so small, it feels good to move around and luxuriate in the air that isn’t stagnated inside your four walls. Walks… Read More ›
Five ways to stay positive
The last few months have been awful for so many people, with millions dealing with grief, stress, financial difficulties, job losses and isolation caused by the pandemic.Now Christmas is over and the long dark winter months are here – a… Read More ›
The Conqueror Virtual Challenges
Spice up your motivation for running, walking or cycling (or any distance based exercise) by taking on one of our virtual fitness challenges. Each challenge can be completed in the timeframe that suits you, either individually or in teams. Connect… Read More ›
Would you eat a Skittle?
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