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Mental Health, Physical Health, Podcast
Menopause and taking positive steps is the theme of this week’s Health Matters. Last time we talked about the typical symptoms and health effects of menopause. Today, what can be done about all of these: some positive steps people can take to help them through this period of change.
26th October 2023
Mental Health, Physical Health, Podcast
Menopause symptoms and health implications are the subject of this week’s Health Matters podcast. Dr Michelle Wright explains in the first of two episodes about menopause what the typical symptoms and health effects of menopause are.
19th October 2023
Physical Health, Podcast
12th October marks World Sight Day and and in this Health Matters, Dr Michelle speaks with Anna McKeon from the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness about the importance of eye tests and considering your eye health.
3rd October 2023
Blog, Podcast
Staying safe at summer festivals has been helped considerably by greater awareness and useful apps. Now that the summer festival season has started here in Switzerland it’s important to know what help is available and how to keep yourself safe.
5th July 2023
Podcast
Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are very real concerns, particularly for the elderly, babies, young children and pregnant women. Dr Michelle Wright outlines steps to take to avoid and treat heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
29th June 2023
Podcast
Last weekend, members of the public helped to rescue a 6-year-old girl from Lake Zug, immediately calling the emergency services and starting resuscitation.
Their prompt action and the fast arrival of the medical team meant that the girl soon began breathing by herself again, and she was transported to hospital by helicopter for further treatment.
23rd June 2023
Podcast
What do a tea towel, frozen peas, a pillow, and cling film have in common? They are simple household objects that can all be used in a first aid situation.
19th June 2023
Podcast
Every year, 31st May marks World No Tobacco Day. In this Health Matters, Dr Michelle discusses the health benefits of quitting tobacco, and gives some top tips to make a quit attempt more successful.
7th June 2023
Podcast
For the fourth and final episode in her mini-series on breast cancer, Dr Michelle explains how breast cancer screening works in Switzerland.
31st May 2023
