Pain categorises itself into two general categories, physical and mental. Whether it is the pain you feel when you step on a lego, or if it’s pain you feel after a breakup, pain is something that is felt, and not usually measured.
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Music Therapy in Mental Healthcare
It is well understood that music has intrinsic therapeutic benefits; most of you will have experiences of using music during difficult periods of your life, to soothe, reassure and remind you of happier times.
Fad to Global Health Solution: The Plant Based Diet
As a recent convert to veganism, I’ve become tuned into news and opinions surrounding the topic. This is a very controversial area, particularly in the deep-set farming community that I grew up in. With the rise of social media comes a wave of misinformation on both sides and this only inflames the arguments. I chose to become a vegan because of my health – I did a lot of reading to educate myself on my personal nutritional needs and have adapted my diet to satisfy both this and my wallet. But how hard would it be for the majority of the population to give up animal products and adopt a plant-based diet?
Right vs Left Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide with a high mortality rate at the advanced stages. Around 1 in 20 people develop colorectal cancer and 90% of diagnosed cases are in people who are over the age of 60 in the UK. However, the treatment of colorectal cancer is heavily reliant on the anatomical position of the tumour within the bowel.