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Everyone accepts that being physically active is important, but a large number of us don’t exercise enough to get any health benefits. Virginia McMillan talks to the experts about what we have to gain from upping our activity – and what we have to lose if we don’t
This article by Alex Bartle examines the underlying pathology of restless legs syndrome, while acknowledging many facets remain unknown. Up to one in 10 people are affected by RLS to some degree, but it is often undiagnosed. GPs are in an ideal position to identify and treat this condition, which may be idiopathic or due to secondary conditions that may be correctable
The majority of seniors report that they want to live at home for as long as possible and that moving from home into age related residential care is one of their major fears.1
