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Population Health

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Healthy living

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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Healthy living

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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Men's health

Signposting solutions - Men's health

Here are some useful websites and resources that pharmacy staff can recommend to pharmacy customers.

31 May 2017 , 1 Min Article

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Healthy living

Encourage more men to make lifestyle changes

Men’s Health Week presents an ideal opportunity to target these pharmacy-shy customers

04 May 2017 , 3 Min Article

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Pain relief

Dispelling myths about back pain and joint pain

Back pain and arthritis are the largest contributors to disability in the UK. But many sufferers are not helping their condition

16 Nov 2016 , 5 Min Article

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Indispensable progress

A summary of North-East London LPC’s High Street Clinic model of pharmacy care

08 Nov 2016 , 2 Min Article

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Oxygen: life and death

The story of Joseph Priestley, the man who discovered oxygen

26 Oct 2016 , 2 Min Article

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Brexit briefing

Gareth Jones considers further issues around Brexit

16 Oct 2016 , 1 Min Article

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The business benefits of charity fundraising

Fundraising for local and national charities and organisations can have a positive impact on your business

30 Jul 2016 , 4 Min Article

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Healthy living

On your marks…

Will a summer of sport encourage more to get active?

24 Jul 2016 , 4 Min Article

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Older people's health

Help customers enjoy an active older age

Healthy life expectancy is now 66 years for women and 64 for men. Can this be improved?

14 Jul 2016 , 5 Min Article

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E-cigarettes – an update

The EU Tobacco Directive came into force on 20 May for e-cigarettes without a licence

07 Jun 2016 , 1 Min Article

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Smoking cessation

Smoking - triggering the quit attempt

A process for providing support to people who want to give up smoking

12 May 2016 , 2 Min Article

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Oral health

Oral health: stop the rot

Lots of children in England don't visit a dentist each year, and the rate of dental decay in young children remains high.

22 Feb 2016 , 5 Min Article

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Healthy living

Trends towards health and wellness

The trend towards healthy living presents pharmacy with an ideal opportunity to engage with customers

12 Feb 2016 , 4 Min Article

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Smoking cessation

Stub it out

It can take three or more attempts to successfully quit smoking.

27 Jan 2016 , 4 Min Article