Tag: Weather

With gyms closed, more of us are turning to running to get our fitness fix. But there is one problem with that – it’s freezing. Starting a brand new running regime with this kind of extreme mid-winter weather can actually be quite dangerous, and leave you susceptible to a whole host of injuries. But, as

As temperatures fall, people are spending more time indoors. That heightens the risk of the coronavirus spreading, but there are some simple steps you can take to help protect yourself and everyone around you. It’s easy to get tired of wearing masks and practicing social distancing. There has even been some talk from the White

A new mass study of people living with chronic pain in the UK has demonstrated the links between pain and certain atmospheric weather conditions. Weather systems in the UK could cause chronic pain suffers to experience more or less pain on certain days as a result of certain pressure patterns and accompanying rain, humidity, and

How can you make sure your cat is healthy and happy in the UK heatwave? We all know how dangerous hot weather can be for dogs – that’s why we rage if we spot a dog in a car with the window closed. But it’s easy to forget that cats need some extra care to

Efforts to support older people during extreme heat should focus on those who lack independence or have pre-existing health issues, according to an expert from the University of Warwick. New research shows that having locations where older people can keep cool plays a key role in reducing their vulnerability to extreme heat, but that older

Hurricane Maria in San Juan, Puerto Rico had a significant impact on HIV outcomes among people living with HIV and a history of substance use, particularly increased viral load and decreased CD4 counts, according to early data just released by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, University of Puerto Rico, University of Miami, Puerto

In this article, we examine the relationship between cold and wet weather and the common cold. We also cover some tips for preventing colds. Rhinoviruses and the common cold According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), millions of people develop the common cold each year in the United States alone. On average,

Parts of the UK waved goodbye to our long heatwave yesterday as heavy rain began to sweep across the country. Although most people welcomed a break from the searing heat, there were some suffering from severe headaches – all thanks to the change in weather. If you don’t believe this is a thing, you only

Bank Holiday Monday was the hottest on record. Temperatures topped 28 degrees in some parts of the country. Today is also hot by British standards. In London, it’s 26 degrees and there aren’t many clouds in the sky. With sunshine comes sunburn. If you were out yesterday, you might be a little lobster-like sitting there