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Health SOS Half of women will be carers by 46.* And two thirds of adults can expect to be unpaid carers for elderly, sick or disabled relatives in their lifetime. However, according to Carers UK, those who take on this responsibility of caring should be entitled to five to 10 days of paid care leave.
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ew research from Emma Mattress has found that our sleeping habits (or our partner’s) could be damaging our relationship. Those who share a bed with their partner suffer from insomnia (30%) and stress (26%), with the most common causes being snoring (61%) and getting too hot sleeping next to their spouse (46%). Additionally, almost half are kept up by their partner wriggling (47%) or stealing the covers (20%). The report also found that 17% of respondents His snoring’s a nightmare! experienced frustration and resentment towards their partner, while one in 10 said it had caused them waking up on the wrong side a mental-health issue, including of the bed in the mornings. anxiety and depression. ‘Identifying the cause (eg, As a result, one in six now snoring or being hot) will help sleep separately from their you find the best solution (eg, partner at least once a week, ear plugs or a mattress that won’t and 2% consider breaking up. trap heat),’ says sleep expert Dr However, there are measures Verena Senn, who did the study. you can both take to avoid ‘Good sleep matters too much
to ignore and might even save your relationship,’ she adds. Plus, sleeping with your partner can have added benefits. ‘Co-sleepers might benefit from the calming effect of aligned breathing rhythm and the creation of a “safe sleeping space”.’
Rise in ‘selfie wrist’ ops
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hether it’s snapping away on holiday or sharing a new hairdo, it’s fair to say we all love a selfie. However, this trend has been linked to what experts have dubbed ‘selfie wrist’ (AKA carpal tunnel syndrome), which can require surgery. Hand and wrist surgeon Dr Raj Ragoowansi has seen Pain? Snap! a rise in patients requiring procedures for the problem. Much like an overuse injury, sharp pain, which can eventually carpal tunnel syndrome occurs lead to the nerve becoming when we flex the wrist inwards inflamed and needing surgery. in an unnatural position. If this is So it may well be safer to opt repeated, it can cause tingling or for a selfie stick!
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That’s the percentage of UK workers who have a hidden health issue that they have never disclosed to To share or their employer, not to share? according to new research by Benenden Health. The survey also found that younger employees are the most likely ones to withhold this information from their bosses.
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