Measles – The outbreak you need to know about

The UK has seen an increase in measles cases in the last few months, what has caused this increase and how can you protect yourself? From 1st October 2023 to 18th January 2024, there have been 216 confirmed cases across the West Midlands. And data from the NHS suggests that more than 3.4 million children under […]

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Measles – The outbreak you need to know about

The UK has seen an increase in measles cases in the last few months, what has caused this increase and how can you protect yourself? From 1st October 2023 to 18th January 2024, there have been 216 confirmed cases across the West Midlands. And data from the NHS suggests that more than 3.4 million children under […]

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How to treat a fever: Top tips

It is extremely common for someone who is ill to develop a fever. What is a fever? A part of the brain known as the hypothalamus controls body temperature. This usually varies very slightly throughout the day from the normal temperature of 37C (anything between 36.1 and 37.2 are still in the normal range). It is […]

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How to treat a fever: Top tips

It is extremely common for someone who is ill to develop a fever. What is a fever? A part of the brain known as the hypothalamus controls body temperature. This usually varies very slightly throughout the day from the normal temperature of 37C (anything between 36.1 and 37.2 are still in the normal range). It is […]

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Flu – The ultimate survival guide

As flu season arrives, many people are understandably worried about getting ill. Recent statistics show the increased strain on the NHS with 3,746 patients a day with flu. But what is the difference between the various strains of flu, how can we prevent it and how should we respond if we fall ill with it? […]

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Flu – The ultimate survival guide

As flu season arrives, many people are understandably worried about getting ill. Recent statistics show the increased strain on the NHS with 3,746 patients a day with flu. But what is the difference between the various strains of flu, how can we prevent it and how should we respond if we fall ill with it? […]

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Cold weather and how to survive it

During the winter months it is important to protect yourself from the dangers of cold weather. The elderly, frail and very young are at most risk, however, anyone can suffer from hypothermia and it can be very serious. Alcohol makes people more susceptible to hypothermia as it affects their ability to regulate their own body […]

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Cold weather and how to survive it

During the winter months it is important to protect yourself from the dangers of cold weather. The elderly, frail and very young are at most risk, however, anyone can suffer from hypothermia and it can be very serious. Alcohol makes people more susceptible to hypothermia as it affects their ability to regulate their own body […]

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Winter ailments and how to deal with them

Are you plagued by constant minor winter illness – not severe enough to need a sick note – but which leave you feeling under the weather? We rounded up the top six common culprits and how best to deal with them. Chapped lips Dry cracked lips are a common problem, in winter.  Extremes of temperature from central heating […]

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Winter ailments and how to deal with them

Are you plagued by constant minor winter illness – not severe enough to need a sick note – but which leave you feeling under the weather? We rounded up the top six common culprits and how best to deal with them. Chapped lips Dry cracked lips are a common problem, in winter.  Extremes of temperature from central heating […]

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