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Staying healthy this winter
The cold weather and fading daylight is often enough to dampen our spirits in Winter, leading to poorer health and higher susceptibility to germs. But with our Winter Health advice, we’ll help keep you in tip top condition to hit the ground running into 2020!

How to prevent diabetes?
Did you know that more than half of all cases of type 2 diabetes could be prevented? So that means by making some changes to your lifestyle you could avoid developing a disease that comes with extensive complications including increased risk of: Heart attack/heart failure Strokes Depression Limb amputation Blindness It’s an illness that shouldn’t […]

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WHY AM I TIRED ALL THE TIME?
Tiredness, or fatigue, is incredibly common. In fact, the Royal College of Psychiatrists estimates that at any given time, 1 in every 5 people feel unusually tired and 1 in 10 have prolonged fatigue. We tell all about tiredness: why we get tired, and how we can increase our energy levels!

ALCOHOL AWARENESS: HOW MUCH DO YOU REALLY DRINK?
As January rolls around again, and we recover from December festive frivolities, the spotlight is on our alcohol consumption in the form of Dry January. Even if you’re not abstaining from alcohol yourself, we’re encouraging increased awareness of drinking alcohol, and highlighting the consequences (medical and otherwise!) of excess drinking!

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WHY NOT TO WORRY ABOUT THE FLU VACCINE
It’s well and truly flu season now with more and more people coming down with it every week. So why are you putting off getting your vaccine?    I’m scared of needles Yeah needles are horrible and scary. But we promise it’s very tiny and you barely feel a scratch – it will be over […]

HOW TO MANAGE STRESS
We all get stressed now and again, although some of us more so, and more often, than others. But how much stress is normal? And how much stress is too much; when should you seek help to manage such stress?

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TOP TEN HEALTH TIPS FOR MEN
If there’s one article you read this week for Men’s Health 2017, it’s this one! We summarise the ten most important factors for men, to ensure their health stays in optimal condition! Most of us are guilty of neglecting numbers 3 and 4…

How to make the most of your GP appointment
Make the most of your GP appointment Having 15 minutes with a GP can feel like no time at all, but don’t worry – it’s absolutely possible to have an in depth conversation with the GP in this time and help put your mind at rest about any worries you may be having. We want […]

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Vapes vs Cigarettes
In the past few years vapes and e-cigarettes have been increasing in popularity as a substitute to smoking. There are many different versions of vapes and e-cigarettes available, making them easily accessible and a favourite not just among those trying to quit smoking but among those who are taking up a vaping habit. There are […]

HEALTHY HEART, HEALTHY YOU!
The adult heart beats about 100,000 times per day (that’s at least once per second) – hard work, hey! That’s why it’s so essential to keep it healthy, to keep the risk of heart disease at bay. But how do you maintain a healthy heart?

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