Health

Sober October is regarded as Dry January’s lesser-known sibling - but with the rise in lockdown drinking and with clubs open once again, many are using this opportunity to ditch the drink.  The Liverpool region has one of the highest...

Lee Thornley, aged 17, took his own life on 22 February 2018. His close friends set up The Lee Cooper Foundation in his memory, in the hope of preventing other teenagers from suffering with their mental health in silence. They describe themselves as ‘a...

When you think of October you think of Halloween, pumpkins, trick or treating and maybe even Bonfire Night. However, it is also a time where people celebrate a lot more than just sweets and scary movies.   This month many charities and families across the UK...

A disease that affects millions of people globally, Lupus is normally forgotten and ignored. But October is shining a light on this condition. Lupus, medically known as systemic lupus erythematosus, is a long-term autoimmune disease affecting the joints and skin. The...

The people of Liverpool have given the green light to the two new colourful road crossings which aim to assist in road safety. Two new road crossings inspired by pop-art have been installed in Old Swan and Liverpool city centre...

A personal trainer is making it her mission to help women across Liverpool better themselves and gain a healthier lifestyle with her online programme. Aimee Ormesher, 30, created her online programme “8 weeks with Aimee” in 2018 to help women...

Epilepsy is more than just seizures, it is a battle to keep your mind and body healthy. I was 16 years old when I was first diagnosed with the condition - to say it was a lot to take in...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is under-diagnosed in girls, leading to difficulty in adult life, according to campaigners. October is ADHD Awareness Month, dedicated to shedding a light on the condition that comes in three types: inattentive, hyperactive/impulsive or combined. Though...

Liverpool One has played host to Healthwatch Liverpool’s inaugural Mental Health Marketplace event.

A Liverpool-based charity has spoken out following a decline in GP diagnoses of depression  in England. The Office for National Statistics published a 24% decrease in GP diagnoses of depression and a 30% decrease of all GP diagnoses in 2020. Mental...