How much water should I drink each day? There is no normal or medically recommended water intake. That youngsters carry around 2L bottles of water (or caffeine-loaded hi energy cyber pop) is, frankly a. silly and b. unnecessary. To answer this question properly, you need to know three facts. Bladder volume – the human bladder volume […]
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What causes kidney stones? Usually there is no specific cause. In fact, underlying causes are uncommon. Kidney stones (also called nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis) are very common, occuring in over 10% of the population, getting more common with age. They affect approximately 1 in 5 males and 1 in 10 females by age 70 years. The […]
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How many calories should I eat a day to lose weight? What’s my calorie requirement, and what does it need to be (to lose weight)? Your daily calorie needs depend on your age and gender. Here’s a rough guide: Men 18-30 years: 2,500-3,000 calories to maintain weight – so, eat under 2500 calories a day […]
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How to eat 2000 calories a day or less If you want to lose weight, most humans have to eat 2000 calories a day or less. Every day. So here are key principles for eating 2000 calories or less. Macronutrient balance Carbohydrates: 45-65% of daily calories Protein: 15-20% of daily calories Fat: 20-35% of daily […]
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How many calories do you burn per kilometre walked? 70 calories. A good approximate calculation for calories burned walking is 1 calorie per kilogram per kilometre. For example, a person who weighs 70kg would burn about 70 calories per kilometre walked. This means you would ‘use up’ 500 calories (a large breakfast or lunch) in […]
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How far must I walk to burn 500 calories? 7 km. Yes, alot. You need to walk about 7 kms to burn 500 calories. But it depends on the pace you are walking and your current weight. Alternatively you would need to walk 5 km to use up 350 calories (a small meal or average […]
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10 COVID-19 facts In this article we will describe 10 key facts about COVID-19. 1. Definition and Cause COVID-19 – caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus – is an infectious respiratory illness first identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. 2. Transmission COVID-19 spreads via: Respiratory droplets (coughing, sneezing, talking) Close contact Contaminated surfaces and objects. […]
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7 normal kidney functions What do the kidneys do normally? That is a simple question, but surprisingly hard to answer. [“mm .. that old answer. Yawn.” MyHSN Ed] Most people focus on one function – i.e. waste removal (the ‘dustmen role’) – of the kidneys; as reflected by a normal blood creatinine/GFR. This is a […]
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How do you find out where you are on a NHS waiting list? The simplest way – direct inquiry Consultant’s Secretary: Contact your consultant’s secretary directly to inquire about their waiting list status and scheduled procedure date. Note. Your NHS Number: Ensure you have your NHS Number readily available for efficient tracking. Other ways To […]
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Why can’t I see the same GP twice? You can. But’s it hard. Why? Most GP surgeries are now large with 7-8 doctors, and not all work the same patterns Some may be fulltime and see patients 4 days out of 5. They do admin or teaching, for example, on the other day Many are […]
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