The heart of the matter: According to the British Heart Foundation UK statistics, someone is taken to hospital with a heart attack every three minutes. Many people will be on their own when they have a heart attack. It is vital to know how to help yourself if you are alone and think you’re having a […]
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Pedal power pays off: mountain biking benefits outweigh risks. New Curtin research into injuries sustained by trail users has found mountain biking is not the dangerous, injury-plagued sport reserved for thrill-seekers that it is often perceived to be and that the health benefits outweigh the risks. Researchers analysed data from dozens of studies across the […]
Bank holidays, half terms and the summer holidays often involve travel whether for a holiday, a trip to the beach or to a visit to friends and family. This year in particular many people are planning staycations. As humans we all know we need to wear our seatbelts in the car and that moving around […]
Sea urchins don’t look to do anyone any harm. However, they are prickly and if you tread on them, and unfortunately the spines can easily snap off and become embedded in your foot. Weaver fish pose a similar hazard with sharp dorsal spines. Encourage everyone to wear beach shoes when swimming and paddling. Embedded spikes, […]
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Festivals can be an exciting opportunity for teenagers to branch out. For many, it will be their first time away from parents. With this, comes new challenges and dangers. Alcohol will be involved so it is especially important to vigilant around what you are consuming, even if you think it’s just water. This article will […]
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Hot summer days can be lovely, providing you have the opportunity to enjoy them and are able to cool down and remain well hydrated. Heat exhaustion can come on suddenly following exposure to the sun and can have serious consequences especially for children and babies. In this article, we give you top first aid advice for […]
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Baby summer sunshine safety: Every summer there are well-publicised campaigns about the dangers of allowing babies and children to overheat in cars or buggies. Overheating in this way has even been implicated as a contributory factor to SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). This article will provide clear information to enable you to make the best […]
The life-threatening dangers of Oak Processionary Moths: People living in London and the South East are being warned to look out for toxic Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) caterpillars. These caterpillars can cause eye irritation, skin rashes and vomiting, as well as possibly triggering extreme, and possibly fatal, asthma attacks. This article outlines what these catepillars […]
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Choking is extremely common and very frightening, but rarely fatal: Babies and young children can choke on anything small enough to fit through a loo roll. To prevent choking, keep small objects out of reach, cut food into very small pieces and always supervise children when eating. A child is choking if they are unable […]