Prehab Before Planned Surgery: Strength and Walking You Can Do
Prehab is walking, simple strength and smoking support before a planned operation. Use NHS and NICE steps, not a last-minute gym binge.
Hannah Whitfield
Musculoskeletal editor
Articles by Hannah Whitfield
Air Pollution and Outdoor Exercise: When to Move the Session Inside
Air pollution exercise decisions start with DAQI or AQI. On high days, shorten, slow down, leave busy roads, or train indoors. Weekly activity minutes...
What to Expect at a Cardiac Rehabilitation Class
Cardiac rehabilitation is a short, supervised programme after a heart event. NHS, BHF and AHA describe assessment, tailored activity, teaching, and st...
Melatonin Supplements in the UK and US: Rules, Evidence and Caution
Melatonin supplements are prescription-only in the UK and widely sold in the US. Proof is mixed, bottles can vary, and a dark room still does most of...
Nightmares and Sleep: When Broken Nights Need Help
Occasional bad dreams are common. Nightmares and sleep become a clinical issue when they keep returning, wreck the next day, or follow trauma. Know wh...
Late Meals and Sleep: Timing, Heartburn and What to Change First
Late meals and sleep often clash because a full stomach and reflux are worse when you lie down. Move dinner earlier before you buy a gadget.
Break Reminders You Will Actually Obey
Break reminders only work if you follow them. Tie a quiet cue to real work, give it a small job, and drop the alerts you always dismiss.
Wrist Rests: Do You Need One, and How to Use It
A wrist rest is optional. Fit the keyboard first, float the hands while typing, and land on the palm only when you pause.
Blue Light Glasses at Work: Evidence Versus Marketing
Blue light glasses are sold for desk strain and sleep. Cochrane trials are thinner than the adverts. Lighting, breaks and bedtime still matter more.
Lumbar Support Without Buying a New Chair
Fit the chair you have: sit back, support your feet, then add a towel or small cushion for lumbar support. Movement still comes first.
Suitcase Carry With Shopping Bags: Farmer Carry at Home
Use a suitcase carry with shopping bags to train grip and a tall walk at home, with setup cues, a twice-weekly plan, and when to skip.
A Family Home Workout That Does Not Turn Into a Competition
A family home workout with shared stations, child and adult options, and no scoreboard. Built around NHS and CDC activity minutes, not a bootcamp.