Orthotics & Foot Care
What is Foot Drop? Foot drop is evident when the affected foot (right) cannot lift at the ankle, causing the toes to point downward, while the unaffected foot (left) lifts normally. Foot drop (sometimes called drop foot) is a gait abnormality in which a person has difficulty lifting the front
Diet and Nutrition
Let me introduce you to the most annoying part of my digestive system. No, it’s not that weird noise it makes during Zoom meetings (see last post) — it’s my diverticula. Those pesky little pouches lining the walls of my colon, like tiny, inflamed Airbnb rentals, always ready to
Everyday Health Tips
When someone has a brain injury, it can affect more than just their thinking or memory. One common effect is a slow heart rate, known medically as bradycardia. This article explains why it happens, what to look out for, and how doctors manage it to help patients recover safely. What
Everyday Health Tips
With an unseasonably early heatwave sweeping across Northern Europe in June 2025 - bringing temperatures up to 34 °C in eastern England and 38 °C in parts of France - public health alerts are in full force. What’s Happening? * Heat-health alerts (yellow and amber) issued across England and France.