It’s the place you’d expect to find short and long-sighted people milling around trying on new glasses. But the High Street optician could soon be the go-to place for diabetics, for a quick test to diagnose a condition that puts them at risk of losing a limb – and even early death. The two-minute test,…
When stress has us feeling overwhelmed, conflicted and even quite literally, lost for words, it can help to have some simple measures at hand to help ourselves come down from the ceiling. Our bodies are designed to calm back down to rest after a shock, but we are no longer living with the more primal…
Researchers examined 4,200 studies and selected 11 weight loss plans Included Atkins, Jenny Craig, meal replacements and online support sites Wanted to see how successful they were at first and in the long term Very few plans had evidence they worked better than getting information elsewhere for free – or that they helped weight stay…
Starting the day with a bowl of cereal or porridge could add years to your life, scientists claim. A diet high in whole grains and cereal fibres reduces the risk of premature death from chronic diseases including cancer, heart disease, respiratory disease and diabetes. Whole grains are the entire seed of a plant used for…
Eating three meals a day is as much a part of our routine as getting up in the morning and going to sleep in the evening. Now, experts have warned eating breakfast, lunch and dinner may be damaging our health. In fact, there is no evidence eating three square meals a day is beneficial to…
Older people in England are being left “high and dry” by councils cutting back on the care they provide, Age UK says. Research by the charity showed the numbers getting help had fallen from just over one million three years ago to 850,000 last year. Age UK said the cuts were one of the major…
Older people in England are being left “high and dry” by councils cutting back on the care they provide, Age UK says. Research by the charity showed the numbers getting help had fallen from just over one million three years ago to 850,000 last year. Age UK said the cuts were one of the major…
Sadly, each winter one older person dies every seven minutes from the cold weather and many more become seriously ill. Age UK research highlights that there is a general lack of awareness of the effects that cold weather can have on an older person’s health. There is also a prevalent belief that leaving a window…
Happy New Year to all our customers, hope you had a wonderful Xmas and a fantastic New Year. Following the season of goodwill, Stairliftco are extending their December offer of 10% off the price of a reconditioned straight stairlift along with an additional £50 reduction. As always our stairlifts new or reconditioned come with 12…
With Christmas upon us it’s the time of year for goodwill to all. Stairliftco would like to offer some seasonal goodwill – on top of the 10% off the purchase price of a reconditioned straight stairlift, Stairliftco will offer another £50 reduction. Don’t forget all these lifts come with 12 months parts and labour warranty.…