My consultant advised me to get a Kardia monitor to track my heart while I was experiencing symptoms. You can get a 1-Lead monitor, but the 6-Lead version makes more sense if you already own a smartwatch capable of the… Read More ›
Health
Is the NHS recoverable?
I previously wrote about my recent health experiences, but it is safe to say that my opinion of the NHS and how it currently works is now through the floor. I feel uncomfortable writing that because I have always been… Read More ›
How many people died today because of the NHS?
You may have noticed that I have moved back to WordPress for my hosting and that there have been some new posts on the site in recent days. I would love to say that I have found a renewed interest… Read More ›
Doctor’s hate the Apple Watch. Are they wrong?
I know for a fact that the Apple Watch is a pain in the backside for many doctors because so many patients call or visit because of some spurious that their Apple Watch has shown them. Often these are not… Read More ›
Young lives are being destroyed
Our children and young people are facing mental health challenges on an unprecedented scale. Tragically, there seems to be little meaningful action being taken in response. My 17-year-old son died by suicide last year. We had spent over a year… Read More ›
A wearable hug
The Apollo™ wearable provides scientifically proven touch therapy that you can wear as a band around your ankle, wrist, or as a clip attached to your clothing. The Apollo device’s silent, soothing vibrations speak to your nervous system, telling you… Read More ›
Just walking in the rain… and the wind and the snow
In the last few years researchers have begun untangling some of the little-known benefits of walking in wintry conditions. It turns out that the conditions most deterring us from taking a stroll are, in fact, excellent reasons to step outdoors…… Read More ›
When you lose weight, where does the fat go?
The most common misconception among doctors, dieticians and personal trainers is that the missing mass has been converted into energy or heat. “There is surprising ignorance and confusion about the metabolic process of weight loss,” says Professor Andrew Brown, head… Read More ›
Why You Can’t Tickle Yourself
In the new study’s first phase, each subject had their moment in front of the GoPros and microphone. Previous studies have established that tickling is mood-dependent—anxiety and unfamiliarity suppress it like a wet blanket. Since participants would have to take… Read More ›
Mental health in the UK is about to get worse
The UK government’s recent mini-budget has come in for a lot of criticism. Its effect on stock markets, pensions and the value of the pound have barely been out of the news. As a clinical psychologist, one issue I find… Read More ›
