According to the World Health Organisation (WHO, 2017), hearing loss affects 430 million people worldwide. It is also estimated that by 2050, nearly 2.5 billion people will have some degree of hearing impairment and at least 700 million will have
Carbs: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
Carbohydrates are important macronutrients that are required by our body daily. Carbohydrates provide us with glucose, vitamins and minerals. When eaten, glucose in our bloodstream increases and the pancreas secretes insulin, in our body cells the glucose is then broken
10 ways to kick start your day
The way we choose to start our day can influence how the rest of it will go. Thus, it is important to take the time to make sure that we start the day on a positive note. The following are
The Health Psychology Basics
What is Health Psychology?
Health psychology relates to the discipline of psychology’s specific educational, scientific, and professional contributions to the promotion and maintenance of health, the prevention and treatment of illness, the identification of etiologic and diagnostic correlates of health,
Post Covid Reality: Hypochondria/ Health Anxiety
In the past two years, we have been bombarded with news about infected people, vaccines, side effects, and the short and long term effects of the Virus. We tried to move on with our life under a constant threat not
What to expect when meeting with a personal trainer for the first time
If it is the first time you are visiting a personal trainer you may have some questions related to what to wear, if it is only for fit people or when you should book an appointment, in this blog you
What to expect when going to the physiotherapist for the first time
If it is the first time you are visiting a physiotherapist it is possible that you may have some questions related to what to wear, if it will hurt or when should you book an appointment, in this blog you will
High Blood Pressure and Diet
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is very common in Malta, affecting 1 in 5 adults. If left
untreated, it increases the risk of heart attacks and stroke, as well as kidney and eye damage.
Although hypertension can develop as our
How Can a Dietitian Help You Lose Weight?
Losing weight can be challenging, but what is even more challenging is maintaining a healthier weight. A dietitian will help you in your weight loss journey by showing you how you can get started and most importantly how you can
10 Foods That Fuel Your Brain
Food is a very important aspect of our lives. It does not only supply us with energy and nutrients for growth, cellular repair and immunity, but it is also important for our brain functions. The brain controls all the processes