Health Blog — Interviews
What Can You Do If You Have a Fear of Heights?
It is surprisingly common for people of all ages to have a fear of heights. This phobia is known as acrophobia.
When such a fear is experienced, it can also lead to anxiety and panic attacks. It is said that some three to six percent of people suffer from acrophobia and it is even considered normal for many to feel nervous and tense when high up - with young children and animals having an innate fear of falling.
We share more information about the symptoms and how you can help to overcome this phobia.
We Know About DYSLEXIA but What About DYSCALCULIA?
Dyscalculia (pronounced to rhyme with Julia) is a specific cognitive impairment affecting the understanding of numbers. Those who suffer from this condition could have trouble with numbers - namely doing simple calculations, remembering numbers or even putting them in size order.