January 25, 2026
Research recently reported by the BBC shows that people with a positive attitude to ageing often feel younger and may live longer. The World Health Organisation reaches a similar conclusion in its Global Report on Ageism, stating that ageism can shape how we see ourselves, not just how others see us. (BBC Health reporting on ageing and mindset. World Health...
January 14, 2026As we’re sure many of you will know, Tinnitus is the perception of a sound in the ears or head with no external source. Many people describe it as ringing, buzzing, hissing or humming that never stops. In the UK an estimated one in seven adults experience tinnitus at some point. For some it is mild but for others it...
January 6, 2026
As we begin the New Year (Happy New Year by the way!), we’re returning to a familiar theme, initiated by the growing number of freelance and ‘pop-up’ ear wax removal services we’ve noticed being advertised locally. Ear wax removal and why it is not a casual service First, the facts. Ear wax plays an important role. It protects the ear...