https://patient.info/rss Latest updates from Patient.info FeatureArticle Copyright 2026 Patient.info From stabbing heel pain first thing in the morning to burning sensations in the ball of the foot, the way your foot hurts can reveal a lot about what's going on underneath. Understanding these symptoms can make it easier to identify the most likely causes of foot pain and decide whether treatment may be needed. https://patient.info/features/foot-care/what-causes-foot-pain doc_29694 2026-06-11T00:00:00.000Z It's rare for healthcare professionals to endorse a social media health trend, but one term that's recently been gaining attention online is ‘office chair butt’. This informal phrase describes changes that can occur in your bottom muscles as a result of prolonged sitting. So, is there any truth behind the trend? We spoke to a physiotherapist to explain what office chair butt really is, why it happens, and simple ways to reduce the effects of long hours spent sitting. https://patient.info/features/bones-joints-muscles/what-is-office-chair-butt-and-how-do-you-prevent-it 3Kc6JxBjfhAzEvkwuijMBZ 2026-06-10T23:00:00.000Z Visit any British beach in summertime and you'll likely see a landscape of pink and red sunburned bodies. Spending time in the sun can catch out even the most devoted sun cream wearers from time to time. Aftersun can't reverse sun damage, but its soothing and hydrating ingredients can ease short-term sunburn symptoms. https://patient.info/features/skin-conditions/what-does-aftersun-do-and-do-you-really-need-it doc_31996 2026-06-09T23:00:00.000Z Honey has been used by humans as a natural sweetener and energy source to sustain work and physical performance for thousands of years. Recently, it has re-emerged as a natural option for fuelling exercise, with some social media users claiming it’s the perfect thing to eat before a workout if you need an energy boost. https://patient.info/features/diet-and-nutrition/honey-may-be-the-natural-buzz-you-need-to-fuel-your-workouts 3wSrZwMRS0nctQmNeWW0kH 2026-06-09T23:00:00.000Z Pride Month isn’t only a time for visibility and celebration - it also offers a chance to think more broadly about how identity, belonging, and connection shape our health and wellbeing. Increasingly, there’s a growing understanding that health isn’t just about what happens in clinical settings, but about the everyday environments we live in and the relationships that support us. https://patient.info/features/healthy-living/pride-belonging-and-why-health-is-about-more-than-healthcare 1Cca93Y1anOKCYiQc7lYCE 2026-06-09T23:00:00.000Z We all know the importance of wearing sunscreen and protecting our skin from the sun in the summer, but did you know your eyes also need looking after as well? It's not just the sun you need to protect them from - there's a whole range of eye issues you might need to navigate in the summer, including itchy eyes. https://patient.info/features/eye-care/how-to-look-after-your-eyes-in-summer doc_31548 2026-06-04T23:00:00.000Z If you’re in your late thirties, you may have noticed a sudden outbreak of spots - something that feels a lot like acne, even though you thought you’d left your teenage skin behind. Some people even call it a ‘second puberty’. But according to dermatologist Dr Shamsa Kanwal, it’s actually a hormonal shift that changes how your skin behaves as you approach midlife. https://patient.info/features/hormones/the-second-puberty-why-you-might-be-breaking-out-in-your-thirties 4V3MZk0kkd7llOXGZmQwEK 2026-06-04T23:00:00.000Z When it's hot and humid out, your usual morning run can feel like torture - and ice cream in the shade may seem preferable to hitting the gym. So how can you keep on top of your exercise regime when things heat up outside? https://patient.info/features/healthy-living/how-to-work-out-in-a-heatwave doc_31545 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z Our everyday habits have a powerful influence on our health - shaping everything from our energy levels and mood to our long-term wellbeing. But could those same lifestyle choices also affect fertility? We spoke with nutritionist Helena Barham-Coppola to explore how factors such as diet, exercise, and stress may influence your chances of conceiving, and what you can do to better support your reproductive health. https://patient.info/features/sexual-health/can-your-diet-and-lifestyle-improve-fertility 3LJbO9UsOXoYAMshgq179e 2026-06-02T23:00:00.000Z If you've ever felt under the weather when the seasons change - or when temperatures have significantly soared or plummeted - then you're not alone. Weather change sickness describes the effects of dramatic changes in weather on our physical health. While these changes alone can't directly make us ill, they are linked to several factors that can make us feel run-down at different points of the year. https://patient.info/features/general-health/what-is-weather-change-sickness doc_31944 2026-05-29T00:00:00.000Z