A QUARTER of the population take up half of all GP appointments and hospitalisations, a new study has found.
Tag: LongTerm
NHS CRISIS: Patients with long-term illnesses place 'disproportionately large demand'
New research found that more than a quarter of adults in England have more than one long-term illness such as high blood pressure or diabetes. And the majority of GP consultations, prescriptions, and hospital admissions were associated with patients with so-called multimorbidity, according to experts. Researchers said that NHS services designed to treat single illnesses […]
Honda Odyssey Long-Term Update: Halfway Home in Our 40,000-Mile Test
– WHAT WE LIKE: The Honda Odyssey remains one of the best minivans on the market, trailing only the 10Best Trucks and SUVs–winning Chrysler Pacifica in terms of ease of use, features, and practicality, and just edging past the Chrysler in driving pleasure. Since our last update, more logbook admiration has come in for the […]
2018 Jaguar F-Pace S Long-Term Review | Wrapping up our six-month test
It’s been six months since our long-term 2018 Jaguar F-Pace S arrived to warm our hands and hearts. Jaguar’s most popular model with consumers was equally popular with the Autoblog staff. We drove it 13,000 miles and would continue to rack up more if Jaguar would just let us keep the keys. It was a […]
OPEC mulls a long-term alliance with Russia to keep oil prices stable
OIL bears beware. On February 20th Suhail al-Mazrouei, OPEC’s rotating president and energy minister of the United Arab Emirates, said the 14-member producers’ group is working on a plan for a formal alliance with ten other petrostates, including Russia, aimed at propping up oil prices for the foreseeable future. If it comes to anything, it […]
The long-term returns from collectibles
BONDS, shares and Treasury bills are all very well, but in the end they are just pieces of paper. They are not assets you can hang on the wall or display to admiring neighbours. Many rich people like to invest their wealth in more tangible form; property, of course, but also collectibles such as art, […]
Cruise news: Taking a cruise is good for your health and long-term happiness
If you ever needed another reason to book a cruise, a recent study has revealed that cruising is good for your health, long-term happiness and can even help you to build better relationships. Researchers have even proved that going on a cruise can have long-term health benefits that may last up to six months. So, […]
OPEC mulls a long-term alliance with Russia to keep oil prices stable
OIL bears beware. On February 20thSuhail al-Mazrouei, OPEC’s rotating president and energy minister of the United Arab Emirates, said the 14-member producers’ group is working on a plan for a formal alliance with ten other petrostates, including Russia, aimed at propping up oil prices for the foreseeable future. If it comes to anything, it could […]
The long-term returns from collectibles
BONDS, shares and Treasury bills are all very well, but in the end they are just pieces of paper. They are not assets you can hang on the wall or display to admiring neighbours. Many rich people like to invest their wealth in more tangible form; property, of course, but also collectibles such as art, […]
Cleaning spray WARNING: Chemicals ‘can cause long-term lung damage’
WOMEN who do the housework or work as a cleaner using everyday cleaning sprays are causing long-term damage to their lungs, a study has warned. The irritating chemicals including ammonia the products contain leads to long-term decline in lung function.