Navigating Teen Seasonal Depression

Navigating Teen Seasonal Depression: Insights into Symptoms, Treatment, and Support”: Teenagers face unique challenges, and seasonal depression can add an additional layer of complexity to their emotional well-being. This blog post aims to explore the world of seasonal depression, specifically focusing on how it impacts teens. From recognizing symptoms to providing guidance on seeking professional […]

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Empowering Women: Keys to Career Fulfillment

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Empowering Women: Keys to Career Fulfillment: Are you a woman considering a career change? Or to improve your overall well-being in the workplace? If so, you’ve come to the right spot. We are going to help you improve your happiness and pride at work as a woman. Let’s dive in and share the best advice […]

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7 illnesses that pharmacists can now diagnose and treat

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To try and relieve the pressure on General Practice, the Government has introduced the ability for Pharmacists, as trained health professionals, to have a greater input in the prevention and treatment of certain illnesses. The Pharmacy First scheme is now allowing chemists in England to prescribe medication to patients without the need for appointments or […]

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Psychedelic experiences linked with improved sexual function

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Psychedelic experiences linked with improved sexual function: Magic mushrooms, LSD and other psychoactive compounds may help to improve sexual function for months after the psychedelic experience. These are the findings of the first known scientific investigation into the effects of psychedelics on sex, which finds participants reported improvements across a range of measures for several […]

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Recognizing the signs and Addressing Alcohol Addiction

Do I Have a Drinking Problem? Recognizing the Signs and Seeking Help: Most of us enjoy an occasional drink as a way to unwind or celebrate special occasions. However, for some, the line between social drinking and alcohol abuse can become blurred. In this blog post, we will explore the signs and symptoms of a […]

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Burns – The best advice for treating a burn

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Burns are extremely common, painful and potentially life-changing injuries. Burns frequently become infected and scarring from burns is often disfiguring and permanent. In fact, British hospitals treat 13,000 burns injuries each year. 200 people die from burns related injuries each year. Who is most at risk? A third of adult burns are work-related. Thus, those […]

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How to treat a fever: Top tips

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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

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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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Variability in blood pressure is a major predictor of heart attack & stroke

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Changes to blood pressure over time could be used to identify patients at greatest risk of heart attack and stroke. These are the findings of a new analysis from the ASCOT study, led by researchers from Imperial College London which published in the European Heart Journal. It reveals that patients with blood pressure that varies […]

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The UK’s worst addictions, revealed

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The UK’s worst addictions –  With many people across the globe having recently made New Year’s resolutions, and many now struggling to keep them, a new study looks at the most addicted countries. The UK placed sixth in the study, with an index score of 60.32, and ranked highly for tea-addiction, drug-addiction and sugar-addiction. Experts […]

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