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Ticks – get jabbed

Physical Health, Podcast

Ticks – get jabbed

Tick tock – Dr Michelle reminds us of the importance of vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis, with March to April being prime time to get your jabs!

27th March 2024

Does stress cause hair loss?

Physical Health, Podcast

Does stress cause hair loss?

Does stress cause hair loss or is it an urban myth? Dr Michelle unravels the science in this week’s Health Matters.

20th March 2024

What to do in a poisoning emergency

Physical Health, Podcast

What to do in a poisoning emergency

Do you know what to do in a poisoning emergency? Do you know about the poisoning emergency line Tox Info Swiss? 145 is the number.

7th March 2024

Glaucoma

Blog, Physical Health

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is the number one cause of irreversible blindness globally. Dr Michelle Wright explains that it can affect any one of any age, including babies.

4th March 2024

Heart attacks in men and women

Physical Health, Podcast

Heart attacks in men and women

Heart attacks: do men and women experience different symptoms? In this week’s Health Matters, Dr Michelle explains all.

16th February 2024

The Adolescence Rollercoaster

Blog, Mental Health, Youth

The Adolescence Rollercoaster

There are so many things that our young people have on their mind these days; reasons why they might struggle with their mental health. But perhaps one of biggest stressors adolescents face is adolescence itself! Can you remember the rollercoaster of yours?

15th February 2024

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