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Stroke Survivor Stacie Broek in interview

Physical Health, Podcast

Stroke Survivor Stacie Broek in interview

To mark World Stroke Day 2023, Dr Michelle speaks with stroke survivor Stacie Broeke about the events leading up to her stroke 4 years ago and the recovery journey she has been on since then.

6th November 2023

Menopause and taking positive steps

Mental Health, Physical Health, Podcast

Menopause and taking positive steps

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

Menopause symptoms and health implications

Mental Health, Physical Health, Podcast

Menopause symptoms and health implications

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

World Sight Day

Physical Health, Podcast

World Sight Day

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

Staying Safe at Summer Festivals

Blog, Podcast

Staying Safe at Summer Festivals

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

Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke

Podcast

Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke

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

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