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Some health problems, such as asthma, sore throat and cold sores, are triggered or worsened by cold weather. Here’s how to deal with cold weather ailments. Colds You can help prevent colds by washing your hands regularly. This destroys bugs that you may have picked up from touching surfaces used by other people, such as light switches and […]

How Your pharmacist Can Help

1st September 2017NHS Choices Articles

We all know that pharmacists dispense medicines. But they do a lot more than that. Did you know, for example, that pharmacies can help with stopping smoking, cutting down on alcohol, advice on safe sex and emergency contraception? Lots of pharmacies are open until late and at weekends. You don’t need an appointment – you can just walk in. Your pharmacist can also talk to you […]

Take steps NOW to stop smoking

1st August 2017NHS Choices Articles

Six practical, quick and simple steps you can take straight away to quit smoking Talk to your GP Many people don’t realise that their GP can help them quit smoking. Your doctor can do a lot, such as enrolling you in a ‘stop smoking’ clinic and prescribing nicotine replacement therapy such as patches and gum, or stop smoking medication such as […]

The risks of drinking too much

8th July 2017NHS Choices Articles

Regularly drinking more than 14 units a week risks damaging your health. Fourteen units is equivalent to six pints of average-strength beer or 10 small glasses of low-strength wine. New evidence around the health harms from regular drinking have emerged in recent years. There is now a better understanding of the link between drinking and some illnesses, including a range […]

5 A Day: what counts?

24th June 2017NHS Choices Articles

Almost all fruit and vegetables count towards your 5 A Day, so it may be easier than you think to get your recommended daily amount. At a glance: what counts? 80g of fresh, canned and or frozen fruit and vegetables counts as one 5 A Day portion. Opt for tinned or canned fruit and vegetables in natural juice […]

Sunscreen and Sun Safety

21st June 2017NHS Choices Articles

Advice for adults and children on sunscreen and sun safety in the UK and abroad. Sun safety tips What factor sunscreen (SPF) should I use? What are the SPF and star rating? How to apply sunscreen (video) Swimming and sunscreen Children and sun protection Protect your eyes Clothing and sunglasses Sunburn Who should take extra care? Mole protection […]

Daily Exercise is essential

27th May 2017Medical Articles

If you don’t exercise, your muscles will become flabby and weak. Your heart and lungs won’t function efficiently. And your joints will be stiff and easily injured. Inactivity is as much of a health risk as smoking! Helps Prevent Diseases Our bodies were meant to move — they actually crave exercise. Regular exercise is necessary […]