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Here we look at the difference between the two and ways to manage them....

Do certain foods make you ill?

Keeping your bones healthy and strong is especially important as we age, when even...

Maintain bone health at any age

31 May is World No Tobacco Day, a global initiative aiming to raise awareness...

Say No To Smoking for World No Tobacco Day

You know when you’ve been completely overworked and under-rested for far too long, and...

‘Burnout syndrome’ officially recognised as a medical condition – here’s what you need to know
Sleep apnoea – not just a male problem

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is something only old men suffer with, right? Wrong. While...

Losing a loved one – how to cope

Losing a loved one is always hard and everyone deals with their emotions in...

These are the signs and symptoms of sepsis to be aware of

Sepsis is a condition where the body’s immune system reacts abnormally to an infection...

Dementia Action Week

This week we’re celebrating Dementia Action Week to help spread the word that life doesn’t...

Protect your skin for Sun Awareness Week

The start of summer is an exciting time; longer days, warmer weather, and if...

Mental Health Awareness Week 2019

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week – a UK-wide initiative to help raise awareness about...

Slipped discs – all you need to know

The vertebrae in your back are separated by spinal discs which are tough on...

World Ovarian Cancer Day: 7 risk factors every woman needs to know about

Ovarian cancer is one of the most common female cancers, but many people don’t...

Medication Tantrums

AXA PPP healthcare look at the reason why we could be having mood swings....

What you need to know about shingles

It is estimated that around 1 in 5 people who have had chickenpox will...

Stye’s the limit

A stye is an inflamed swelling on the edge of the eyelid that can...

Stay aware for Action on Stroke Month

May is Action on Stroke Month, an initiative that aims to raise awareness of...

Could you be suffering with candida overgrowth?

Occurring naturally in the gut to aid digestion and absorb nutrients, candida is a...

5 signs that something might not be right down below, according to a gynaecologist

Liz Connor speaks to consultant gynaecologist Anne Henderson. Women’s intimate health can sometimes feel...

Health screening – online or face to face?

Here are a few pros and cons of looking at ourselves from the inside...

Gallstones – the facts

What are gallstones? The purpose of the gallbladder is to store bile which is...

Do you suffer from heartburn?

Dyspepsia, otherwise known as indigestion or heartburn, is a common disorder that can be...

Are you a secret snorer?

It’s National Stop Snoring Week, the annual event that raises awareness around health problems...

Is your cholesterol level high but not high enough for medication?

We have all heard that too much cholesterol in our body is bad for...

Hay fever advice – how to stifle the sniffles

One of the in-store Pharmacists from Morrisons shares 3 quick tips on getting through hay...

Keen to start running but not sure where to start?

With over 2 million people reported to run in the UK every week it...

Pardon me!

Burps with a rotten egg smell are called sulphuric burps. Not life-threatening on their...

Glasses Direct at a glance

Home to over 800 styles, Glasses Direct is the UK’s leading online prescription retailer....

How to keep your gut healthy

Our digestive system breaks down our food, absorbs nutrients, eliminates toxins and so helps...

Are you a perfectionist?

There are many advantages to being a perfectionist. Striving for the best in whatever...

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 2019

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness month.  The campaign is on to make people more...

Travels with my colostomy: a colostomate’s journey to freedom

For many of us, the escapism that travelling brings has become a large part...

Do I have tennis elbow?

Tennis elbow is a common condition that causes pain around the outside of your...

Purple Day raises awareness for epilepsy

26 March is Purple Day, the International Day for Epilepsy. The campaign aims to...

How much do you know about sleep apnoea?

Do you often feel lethargic, even after a long sleep? Do you find yourself...

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