Why the recovery position saves lives
Why the recovery position saves lives: When you are unconscious or unresponsive, most of your muscles relax and go floppy.…
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Food allergies and anaphylaxis
An allergic reaction occurs when the body’s immune system reacts inappropriately in response to the presence of a substance that…
Your marathon survival guide
Marathon day is almost here. You will have trained for months, dedicating hundreds of hours to pounding the pavements in…
Top tips for those watching the London Marathon
Top tips for those watching the London Marathon - It’s a big date for the 40,000 people who run the…
Heart attacks and cardiac arrest
Heart attacks can happen to anyone, of any age. Although they are more likely to occur in older people. In…
Tree pollen allergy
It is commonly thought that hay fever is only a problem in late Spring or the summer months, when the…
Childhood diseases: How to identify them
Childhood diseases: How to identify them: Following the recent rise in Strep A and Scarlet Fever cases, this article will…
How to enjoy a flipping good pancake day
Pancake day traditionally started to use up luxury ingredients prior to Lent. However, now it has now become a great…
Staying safe whilst skiing
Skiing is a great option for a fun and active family holiday however the adrenaline rush is not without risks!…
How to treat a fever
What is a fever? A part of the brain known as the hypothalamus controls body temperature, which usually varies very slightly…
How to survive cold weather
During the winter months it is important to protect yourself from the dangers of cold weather. The elderly, frail and…
Sudden cardiac arrest in the young
Cardiac arrest doesn’t only happen to old people. Every week in the UK, 12 seemingly fit and healthy young people,…