Royal Blackburn Hospital: 'My dad, 80, spent 36 hours on corridor trolley'
Gail Myerscough says she is “horrified” patients are put on trolleys in corridors at Royal Blackburn.
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The NueroPong Program is growing across the country.
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Boehringer Ingelheim, Terns, Viking may join market
Still life of Wegovy an injectable prescription weight loss medicine that has helped people with obesity. It should be used with a weight loss plan and physical activity. Michael Siluk | UCG | Getty Images Drugmakers have been scrambling to join a two-horse race to lead the market for popular weight loss drugs, which could…
Covid Inquiry: Former chief medical officer close to tears over pandemic deaths
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Why Mental Fitness is Just as Important as Physical Fitness
We hear it all the time: stay active, eat right, and get enough sleep. Physical health has been drilled into us since we were kids. But what about mental fitness? The truth is, your brain deserves just as much attention as your biceps. In today’s fast-paced world, mental health isn’t just about avoiding burnout or…