Dr Richard Styles FRCGP Chief Medical Officer, AMC Group   With a continuing number of cases of Wuhan virus – some 7,711 in China there is obviously continued concern about the spread of virus, although to date very few cases have been diagnosed in Europe and none in the countries where AMC Clinics operate –…

With onset of warm sunny days, along with a season of walks in parks and picnics in forests, the activity of ticks raises. The peak activity of ticks is usually registered in two periods: May-June and August-September. While the bite of these little creatures is not harmful itself, the danger is in ticks’ ability to transmit pathogens of viral and bacterial diseases.

Statistics show that 95 out of 100 children will not fall sick even being in direct contact with an infection if they had been vaccinated on time. Still, often parents refuse recommended vaccinations and consider them dangerous or are concerned about side-effects or reactions such as:

Chess stimulates the growth of dendrites, the bodies that send out signals from the brain’s neuron cells. With more dendrites, neural communication within the brain improves and becomes faster. Studies show that playing chess caused increased performance in reading.

Measles is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus that is spread through the air by breathing, coughing, or sneezing. From the 28th of December 2018 to the 3rd of January, 2,305 people contracted measles in Ukraine — 966 adults and 1,339 children.

When you feel stress or anxiety, your body goes into fight or flight mode. The gut becomes vulnerable to inflammation, permeability (leaky gut), reflux, IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), and even food allergies.

Cooler weather reduces clogs and keeps pores less visible and refined. It also slows down and prevents the secretion of sebum, which waterproofs the skin and hair, keeping shine at bay and reducing acne.

People who recover the most quickly from the holidays are the ones who go in with a plan. These are top healthy holiday tips to make it through any occasion without totally derailing your diet!

It is assumed that the flower’s three colors represent the following: memories, loving thoughts, and souvenirs. These plants have a mild, fresh flavor, and the easiest way to take pansies is as a tea.

Here’s a list of the essential tests that should be started in your 30s. Complete Blood Count (CBC): It is used to diagnose anaemia, infections, certain types of cancer, and so on.
Blood Pressure Test: A reading below 120/80 is ideal. Blood Sugar Test: Helps to detect diabetes.
Lipid Profile: Helps to evaluate your heart health, and measures the total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL and LDL levels. ECG Test: Checks for the risk of heart disease.
Liver Function Test: Screens for liver conditions, such as alcohol-induced liver damage, fatty liver, Hepatitis C and B.