Health

25 OctoberSunday

• 23:19 Health·2 min read Wrenhaven General installs a second MRI scanner to cut waiting lists The new scanner, housed in a purpose-built extension, will allow the hospital to carry out around 7,000 extra scans a year.
• 08:06 Health·1 min read A day in the lab: samples examined with care Technicians in white coats work on blood and tissue samples inside biosafety cabinets.
• 06:44 Health·2 min read Pharmacists to treat seven common ailments without a GP appointment From next month, community pharmacies in Wrenhaven will be able to assess and treat conditions such as earache, sore throats and minor skin infections.
• 06:29 Health·1 min read Hiking the ridge trail: health one step at a time Walkers on a path between rocky hills made their way past bright orange poppies.
• 06:11 Health·1 min read A walk in the autumn forest: colours that soothe the mind ▣ 12 photos Frames to accompany a slow walk through woods where the leaves have turned gold, copper and crimson.

24 OctoberSaturday

• 07:08 Health·2 min read Walk-in mental health centre opens in Harbourside with evening sessions The Harbour Room offers free, confidential support without an appointment or referral, and stays open until 10pm on weekdays.

23 OctoberFriday

• 13:01 Health·2 min read Gentle swimming programme for back pain shows promising early results Most people who completed a twelve-week pool course at the Bayside Leisure Centre said their pain had eased, though organisers caution that a proper trial is still needed.

22 OctoberThursday

• 16:14 Health·2 min read Teenagers who keep phones out of the bedroom sleep longer, local study finds Pupils in a University of Wrenhaven study slept around 40 minutes more on school nights when their phones charged elsewhere, though the researchers stress the findings are preliminary.
• 07:56 Health·2 min read New patient guidance system at Wrenhaven General shortens outpatient waits Coloured floor routes, text-message check-in and screens that show real-time queue positions have reduced average waiting times in outpatient clinics, early figures from the hospital suggest.
• 00:10 Health·2 min read Free hearing checks offered to over-60s in community centres Audiologists will run drop-in sessions in eight community centres this winter, with the aim of spotting hearing loss earlier.

21 OctoberWednesday

• 21:02 Health·2 min read Family doctors urge residents to book routine check-ups before the winter rush Practices across Wrenhaven say appointment demand typically climbs sharply in the colder months, and they are encouraging people to arrange non-urgent reviews and screening now.

20 OctoberTuesday

• 17:41 Health·2 min read Regular pulse eaters tend to have more varied diets, Wrenhaven study finds Researchers at the University of Wrenhaven found that people who ate beans, lentils or chickpeas several times a week reported a wider range of foods overall, though the study cannot show cause and effect.
• 11:01 Health·2 min read Walking every day matters more than walking fast, local study suggests A year-long study of more than 900 adults found that those who walked most days, even at a gentle pace, reported better fitness and sleep than those who walked briskly but irregularly.

19 OctoberMonday

• 23:42 Health·2 min read Dietitians urge a more colourful plate as seasonal produce fills market stalls With squash, apples, beetroot and leafy greens piled high at Old Quay, local dietitians say a little variety in colour is a simple, affordable way to eat a wider range of nutrients.
• 14:17 Health·2 min read Keep drinking water as the weather cools, health experts remind residents Thirst can be easier to miss in colder weather, especially for older people, and local health professionals are encouraging regular drinks through the day rather than waiting until feeling parched.

15 OctoberThursday

• 13:25 Jonas Lindqvist Health·3 min read Movement starts in daily life, not in the gym Inactivity is not only a personal failing; it is shaped by how our cities, workplaces and buildings are designed.