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Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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Pain is the sensation we experience after an injury, and we usually expect it to settle as the tissues heal....
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Why Legs Tire Faster After 65 on Hills
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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The track behind the house once seemed like nothing at all: a mild, welcoming incline through the pine trees, where...
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Four simple endorphin tricks for greater wellbeing
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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Many people feel burnt out, sleep poorly and have the sense that they are merely getting through the day. A...
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Reformer Pilates for Sports Injury Rehabilitation and Performance
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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As physiotherapists, we support athletes and active people daily, from those returning after an injury to those aiming to elevate...
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What Falling Asleep to the Television Says About You
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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The behaviour may seem straightforward, but the psychology behind it is more complex. For many people, television serves as a...
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Jean-Michel Cohen warns about four teas and herbal infusions
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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Many people choose tea and herbal infusions for health reasons – but a well-known nutrition specialist has now highlighted the...
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Kickstart Your Health, Wellbeing, and Performance Journey
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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As January begins, many of us are motivated to set fresh goals. Perhaps you want to run your first race,...
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The longevity industry: why living forever comes at a cost
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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If it were possible, would you spend money on living forever? A number of Silicon Valley billionaires are pursuing more...
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How micro-interruptions and buffer zones reshape modern exhaustion
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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The room was nearly black, lit only by the projector’s blue glow. A graph throbbed slowly on the screen: a...
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MIT Glucose Technology Uses Light Instead of Needles
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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A familiar scene plays out in millions of homes: the alarm sounds, someone takes a deep breath, readies the lancing...
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When Stretching Can Make Muscle Pain Worse
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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The gym was about to shut, yet he remained on the mat for a few more minutes. Wearing a faded...
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Why Deep Focus Creates Physical Tension
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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Late at night, the office has at last fallen silent. New demands have stopped landing in your inbox, messages are...
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How Slow Breathing Can Calm Racing Thoughts
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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Halfway through your commute, you become aware of it. Your jaw is tight, your shoulders have crept towards your ears,...
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How to Reduce Mental Noise and Feel Calmer Every Day
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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The notification illuminates your screen before you are properly awake. A fast scroll to “just check one thing” turns into...
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Hadrian’s Wall: The Parasites Behind Roman Soldier Heroism
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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The wind lashes the ridge above Housesteads, while the stones of Hadrian’s Wall sit in a weary shade of grey...
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The 5-Breath Reset Your Nervous System Is Begging For
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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The first time I became aware of it, I was queuing at the supermarket. My shoulders had crept almost up...
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When Emotional Numbness Makes Joy Feel Far Away
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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You laugh along with a joke during after-work drinks. You say, “That’s hilarious.” Your face forms the expected expression and...
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The Pre-Sleep Habit That Stimulates Your Brain
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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There is a moment at night that can feel almost sacred. The lights are dim, the duvet feels cool against...
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Morning Light That Calms Your Stress Hormones
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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Emails used to descend like a swarm of wasps. There would be an urgent request from somebody I hardly knew....
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Why Feet Stop Adapting to Shoes After 60
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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The day my favourite loafers let me down, I was in the supermarket, looking at the tinned tomatoes. My right...
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Why You Feel Drained After Sleep: Cognitive Stress Explained
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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Your alarm has already sounded. Twice. You open your eyes and calculate it: eight hours of sleep, perhaps eight and...
