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Healthy living

Focus on mental and physical health and improving wellbeing.

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Healthy living

In our hands

A new report from the RSPH aims to debunk misconceptions about hygiene and calls for a more targeted approach. 

18 Aug 2019 , 4 Min Article

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Stand against sitting

Being less active during the day has been linked to a variety of health problems, so how can people get enough daily activity?

20 Jun 2019 , 5 Min Article

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10-minute clinic: sleep and insomnia

This handy 10-minute clinic acts as a quick reference guide that will help you advise customers on sleep and insomnia.

25 Apr 2019 , 1 Min Article

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Finding routes to fitness

Physical activity can make a huge difference to health and wellbeing but too many of us remain inactive.

24 Apr 2019 , 6 Min Article

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Pain relief

Scenario: Painful toilet visits

Kim O’Connell has asked for a quiet word with pharmacist Parveen and tells her it really hurts when she goes to the toilet...

23 Apr 2019 , 1 Min Article

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Diabetes

Clinical briefing: Can pharmacists help diabetes remission?

A weight management scheme has helped to achieve remission in almost half of type 2 diabetes patients, with indications that the benefits persist.

22 Apr 2019 , 3 Min Article

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Nutrition & weight management

Time for action on obesity

The UK population is more obese and less active than ever before. Can pharmacists help turn things around?

15 Mar 2019 , 5 Min Article

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Form and function: Advancing our knowledge of GI health

Our understanding of many aspects of gastrointestinal function is still in its infancy.

15 Feb 2019 , 5 Min Article

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Nasal conditions

This module focuses on nasal conditions and considers their causes and symptoms, as well as tips that can ease them.

22 Jan 2019 , 15 Min Module

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Nutrition and pregnancy

Would you know how to give advice about nutrition in pregnancy?

21 Dec 2018 , 2 Min Module

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Keep people moving to benefit their health

Keeping working-age people active and helping an ageing population to stay mobile is a key challenge for healthcare

14 Mar 2018 , 4 Min Article

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Child & teen health

Sniffles, snuffles and snivels

With their developing immune systems, children are more prone to winter coughs and colds than adults, so what help can pharmacists offer beleaguered carers and parents?

16 Nov 2017 , 4 Min Article

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WE100 campaign gets under way in pharmacy

In the UK the focus is on elder care, with the emphasis on keeping older people healthier and more active.

03 Aug 2017 , 1 Min Article

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Dog walking key to healthier old age

A new study has found that owning or walking a dog was one of the most effective ways to beat the usual decline in later-life activity.

27 Jul 2017 , 2 Min Article

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Prescription of activities improves health and well-being

A new study shows that gyms, walking groups, cooking clubs and volunteering have all been shown to work in improving the health and well-being reported by a group of people with long-term conditions.

18 Jul 2017 , 1 Min Article

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Stocking up for staycations

With a holiday on the Costa costing more than ever, we take a look at how pharmacists can prepare for the staycation boom

12 Jun 2017 , 3 Min Article