Christmas can be a joyful time of year — warm drinks, lots of food, and family and friends gathered together. Yet it can also bring stress, pressure, and loneliness. Between the financial burden, the search for “perfect” gifts, and dark…

Embracing Positivity: Navigating Chronic Illness with a Hopeful Mindset When we are going through hard times, it may feel like the weight of the world is on our shoulders. Living with a chronic illness often compounds this feeling, making everyday…

Great news for tea drinkers! Recent research suggests that your favourite brew might contain a secret ingredient that helps keep high blood pressure (hypertension) in check. Scientists from the University of California-Irvine have discovered that tea includes substances that help…

Positive psychology is becoming an increasingly popular branch of psychology. Positive psychology is the ‘scientific study of what makes life worth living’. It focuses on factors which encourage individuals to cultivate positive emotions, acknowledge and use their character strengths, establish…

Cold sores and mouth ulcers are extremely common but easy to confusefor one another. Let’s take a look at the common symptoms of each, andhow you can treat these common ailments in Neath with theNHS common ailments scheme. Cold Sores…

Here’s a film that will make you smile! A bit naughty as the title suggests and quite daft with no fast car chases barring one taxi! No-one gets shot or maimed, no guts blood or glory – sorry thrill-seekers! It…

A new study finds the practice of washing hands during the coronavirus pandemic may have lead to a new epidemic of skin problems such as dermatitis. The study found people who wash their hands ten times a day or more…

We love positive news and positive psychology at The Health Dispensary so an article we came across about the research of feel-good movies really tickled our fancy! Movies frequently referred to as feel-good include comedies, animated films and, of course,…

Let’s start as always with the good news! A study from the American College of Cardiology has shown drinking moderate amounts of alcohol can reduce stress-related signals which could lead to heart disease. The researchers have said this is the…

Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can ever do for your health — and for the people around you. Every cigarette you skip is a step toward better breathing, more energy, and a longer, healthier life. At…