Man helps woman who is having difficulty walking

Posture describes how you hold your body when standing, sitting or lying down, while balance means being able to keep your body upright and stable. Conditions affecting the brain, nerves, ears, muscles and heart can affect your balance and posture. 

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balance-posture

Ataxia

Developmental co-ordination disorder (dyspraxia) in adults

Flat feet

Foot drop

Falls

Are you at risk of falling?

Muscle disorders can be caused by injury, infection, inflammation or an inherited condition like muscular dystrophy, which weakens muscles.


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muscle-disorders

Paralysis

We all spend a lot of time in our homes and they can affect our health in more ways than we realise. From damp and mould, to germs on floors and kitchen counters, the home can be a breeding ground for bacteria, viruses and fungi. But making a few changes to your home can make a big difference.

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home-health

Occupational therapy

Playing sports is a great way to stay fit and healthy, but it can sometimes cause an injury, like a sprain or strain. Minor sports injuries can often be managed at home, but more serious injuries, like a broken nose or dislocated shoulder, need to be treated by a doctor. 


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sports-injuries

Playing sports is a great way to stay fit and healthy, but it can sometimes cause an injury, like a sprain or strain. Minor sports injuries can often be managed at home, but more serious injuries, like a broken nose or dislocated shoulder, need to be treated by a doctor. 

Physiotherapy

Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS)

Struggling with constipation? Healthily’s guest expert Clarissa Lenherr guides you on which foods to include in your diet to ease constipation.

constipation

Expert advice: Which are the best foods to help constipation?

Discover which medical causes may be affecting your sex drive, how to manage them, and when it’s best to see a doctor about low libido. 

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What are the medical causes of low libido?

Find out about the common causes of numbness and tingling on the left or right side of your body, and the best treatments for these symptoms.

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Why do I have numbness and tingling on one side of my body? 

An orgasm is a feeling of intense sexual pleasure when you reach the height of sexual arousal. Discover what really happens to your body when you orgasm.

What is an orgasm?

Have you been feeling less interested in sex lately? Discover how you can increase your libido naturally.


How to increase your sex drive

Dry skin is common and can be caused by many things. Find out why you have dry skin and how to treat dry skin naturally.

skin-changes

What is mild dry skin?

A vitreous haemorrhage is bleeding into the clear jelly-like area at the back of your eyes. It’s often caused by an eye injury, but it can also be caused by medical conditions. Find out more about the causes and symptoms of a vitreous haemorrhage, and how to treat it.

visual-impairment

What is a vitreous haemorrhage?

Milia are tiny white or yellow protein-filled bumps on your skin. They are harmless and typically seen on newborn babies. Find out what causes them and how to get rid of milia.


What is milia? 

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare and serious blood condition that causes lots of small blood clots to form around your body. Here’s how to spot the symptoms of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura and how to treat it. 


blood-disorders

What is thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura?

A blunt abdominal injury is an injury caused by an object hitting your abdomen (tummy) without piercing your skin. Here’s all you need to know about the symptoms of a blunt abdominal injury and how to treat it. 

Balance and posture summary