Health

“I’ll happily bet that sitting has become so frequent that it’s unlikely you’ll ever question how much of it you do."

FEELING GREAT: Sitting has now become the ‘dangerous norm’ for many

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“How will you cope when you’ve got all that time on your hands and you’re not sure how you’re even going to begin to fill it?"

FEELING GREAT: Retirement could be the most inactive period of anyone’s life

Doctor Christopher Brett Valentine is accused of behaving in a "sexually motivated way" towards six patients.

Doctor accused of behaving in 'sexually motivated way'

"I disagree wholeheartedly with painkillers being prescribed without the root cause of the problem being addressed first."

FEELING GREAT Physio can often be a better option than taking painkillers

Health bosses have described the University Hospital of Hartlepool as vital for the area.

Hartlepool hospital services 'essential' to new group

“As a general rule of thumb, the experts predict that you can burn up to 200 calories with a typical one-hour clean of an average-sized house."

FEELING GREAT: Doing the housework could help keep you fit and healthy

“Some people aren’t in a lot of pain but are stiff every day and not able to do things as easily as they would like. It can only get worse in the weeks to come.”

FEELING GREAT: How you can avoid stiffening up during the winter months

The incident occurred at Gretton Court Nursing Home in July 2021. Picture by FRANK REID

Nurse handed caution for misconduct

“Anyone taking part in any form of increased exercise should always check with their GP."

FEELING GREAT: Constantly mix it up when it comes to increasing exercise

Sandwell Park, Hartlepool. Picture by FRANK REID

Mental health hospital 'standing empty' for months

Stacey Hunter will take up the role of group chief executive officer (CEO) of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust and South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust early next year.

Senior hospital trust appointment announced

“Because I spent so much time in the sitting position and riding my bike, I developed tension and discomfort in both shoulders."

FEELING GREAT: It’s so important to vary your activity and exercise routines

Paula Tempest and Nicola Winwood of Alice House Hospice.

Make a will and help hospice

FEELING GREAT: When exercising it’s vital to choose the right footwear

Keith Embleton, Angela Arnold, Trevor Sherwood and Sammie Hodgman from LillyAnne's./Photo: Frank Reid

The Hartlepool coffee shop helping people with their mental health
A Hartlepool coffee shop has been serving more than just a hot drink.

Blocks affected by RAAC at the site of the University Hospital of North Tees. Picture: North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust.

RAAC discovered in buildings at main hospital serving Hartlepool

“What doesn’t get written down can’t be measured. And if it isn’t being measured, it isn’t worth doing.”

FEELING GREAT: Do the daily basics to make a difference to your health

Hartlepool Borough Council trading standards and licensing manager Ian Harrison with seized vapes from an earlier operation.

Crackdown on 'real problem' of illegal vapes

Ex-smoker John Kenny with Julie Bardsley, tobacco dependency specialist lead./Photo: North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Man quits smoking after 45 years following son’s diagnosis

The charity enjoys celebrity support from TV star Claudia Winkleman (Photo by Joe Maher/Getty Images)

Support celebrity style against child cancer cause

Computer generated image of what Hartlepool new leisure centre Highlight should look like.

Start date for Highlight leisure centre

Kath Tarn, head of outpatients and place based care, with outpatients booking team members Janet Fields and Angela Wild.

Patients to access new booking system in pilot scheme

“Mix it up with new things like yoga or even a gentle jog or a weekly swim.”

FEELING GREAT: A change in routine can make you feel happier and healthier

The UK's first drug consumption room in Glasgow has been given approval. (Credit: Getty Images)

UK's first drug consumption room gets approval to open in Glasgow

Hartfields residents and borough councillor Jonathan Brash, far right, after learning that the surgery is to be saved from cuts to opening hours.

Medical centre 'looking to develop services'

“Think about any job you ever disliked, or perhaps the job you’re currently disliking going to every day.”

FEELING GREAT: Use lessons in unhappiness in your bid to be fit and healthy
Let me ask you this: What’s your ultimate goal in wanting to keep fit? Or even, how come you’re reading this article in the first place?

Jeff crosses the finishing line at Adam's Park, home of Wycombe Wanderers. Photo: Prostate Cancer UK

Marathon effort by Jeff in memory of Bill Turnbull

Gavin Lancaster at home with Poppy. Photo: Kidney Research UK

Poppy thriving after life-changing transplant

Comedian Stephen Fry, left, has praised Hartlepool television presenter Jeff Stelling for his work on behalf of Prostate Cancer UK.

Stephen Fry's 'greatest debt' to Jeff Stelling

"I hear a lot of people talking about their painful knees in conversations with friends."

FEELING GREAT: Get it right when dealing with wear and tear on your knees

Hartfields residents and borough councillor Jonathan Brash, far right, after learning that the surgery is to be saved from closure.

Plans to close Hartlepool medical centre are withdrawn

“Clicking, clunking and cracking are common, audible sounds that come as an inevitable consequence of growing older and they become more noticeable somewhere in the 40-50 age bracket.”

FEELING GREAT: Noises from your knees are a warning sign to take action

The community maternity stop smoking team.

More pregnant women quit smoking

Pam Shurmer with a community access defibrillator in Hartlepool. (Photo: Pam Shurmer/PA Wire)

Campaigning mum supports defibrillator access study

“Could you shield your eyes from a clock, just for a week?”

FEELING GREAT: Switching off from everyday things can be good for you

The programme is delivered by the Royal Voluntary Service and the GoodSAM app on behalf of the NHS.

100 recruits needed for NHS volunteer scheme

Members of Hartlepool's West View Slimming World group climb Roseberry Topping to raise money for DS43 Community Defibrillators.

Slimmers raise over £600 for defibrillators charity

"How can the decision-making part of your brain accept that you really want to suddenly get up and be active when you’re stretched out on the couch motionless?"

FEELING GREAT: Change how you feel by just getting up and start moving

“Don’t wait until that moment when you feel a bit more like actually getting up and going to do something like a walk, jog or bike ride.”

FEELING GREAT: Being active will provide you with lots of health benefits

“Even swimmers need to vary their training, or shoulder aches and pains are inevitable."

FEELING GREAT: The secret to staying fit is to vary your exercise regime

Vapes come in all kinds of colours and flavours.

Council's concerns over young people smoking and vaping

Disabled parking spots sign.

Accessibility plan engagement extended

Gavin Jones is greeted by family and friends as he returns to Hartlepool after his two-week solo walk from Swansea.

Hartlepool man embarks on mental health campaign

North Tees Hospital, in Stockton. Credit: Ian Cooper/Teesside Live.

Hospital trust needs to save £20m and tackle crumbling buildings

University Hospital of Hartlepool.

£13m investment will safeguard Hartlepool hospital 'for many years to come'

“We are treating a lot of patients at the Paul Gough Physio Rooms right now who are suffering from knee pain."

FEELING GREAT: Help ensure that your walk is enjoyable and also healthy

Deputy chief nurse, Karen Sheard, appeals to the public to help trace the owners of these nursing certificates and badges.

NHS Trust appeals to people to help reunite nursing certificates with owners

MRI scanner at the University Hospital of Hartlepool is out of order for ten days.

Hartlepool MRI scanner out of order for 10 days

“If you cycle a lot, shoulder and lower back problems will occur."

FEELING GREAT: The importance of a varied exercise plan and routine

Jade Nichols who is fighting cervical cancer but the Bradley Lowery Foundation is making sure she's not doing it alone.

Mum-of-two's cancer fight backed by Bradley Lowery Foundation

Patients are advised to attend outpatient appointments as normal during strike action by the BMA.

Hospital trust warns of 'delays and disruption' during strike

“Swimming is on my top five list of the best and safest ways to exercise and keep healthy for people of all ages, young and old.”

FEELING GREAT: Swimming is one of the best ways for you to exercise

"You can see why more and more people aged 50+ are getting back on their bikes to keep healthy and feel and look great.”

FEELING GREAT: Cycling can provide a really good overall muscle workout

Ell Stark bought herself a car with the savings she made after quitting smoking.

Meet the woman who bought a new car by quitting smoking