For smokers who are trying to quit, their first step is usually the baby step of switching to a low-tar brand. At first glance it seems like the sensible thing to do. Of course they are less harmful than the full strength cigarette so you are decreasing the damage to your lungs. A definite step read more »

The NHS has advised employers to pay more attention to the levels of stress and anxiety in the workplace. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has estimated that mental illness causes a quarter of the UK’s total sick bill, amounting to a staggering £28bn. According to the organisation a huge component in this read more »

Male, white-collar, mid thirties is the new typical gambling addict according to the NHS. The typical patient now seen in the National Problem Gambling Clinic (NPGC) is a white-collar male in his mid 30’s who has one or sometimes two jobs to further his addiction. Psychiatrists reported an alarming number of city workers and graduates read more »

Mood tracking can be more effective for bi-polar sufferers than prescription drugs, reports The Times. Plotting your moods on a chart and making changes based on these patterns can be an effective tool for treating bipolar disorder, or anyone suffering from negative moods. Psychologists have long since used this method. Encouraging patients to write a read more »