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Alertswiss App

First Aid, Podcast

Alertswiss App

The Alertswiss App sends push notifications to your smartphone to keep you updated with essential steps in emergency situations. Managed by the Federal Office for Civil Protection in collaboration with cantonal and local authorities, it’s an essential tool to help protect you and your loved ones. Dr Michelle explains all in this week’s Health Matters.

4th September 2024

Cyanobacteria in Lake Geneva

Physical Health, Podcast

Cyanobacteria in Lake Geneva

Cyanobacteria in Lake Geneva – Dr Michelle gives us the low-down so we can enjoy the lake safely for a few more weeks.

29th August 2024

Alcohol Part 2

Mental Health, Physical Health, Podcast

Alcohol Part 2

In part 2 of her mini-series on alcohol, Dr Michelle discusses some practical steps if you’re looking to reduce your intake and some important support resources across Switzerland.

10th July 2024

Alcohol

Mental Health, Physical Health, Podcast

Alcohol

July 1 to 7 2024 is Alcohol Awareness Week in the UK. Listen to Dr Michelle as she uses the opportunity to think about the latest evidence around alcohol and its health effects.

3rd July 2024

Water Safety

First Aid, Podcast

Water Safety

In this week’s Health Matters, Dr Michelle discusses the outdated terms ‘dry drowning’ and ‘secondary drowning’ and gives advice about what to do if a person has run into difficulty in water.

26th June 2024

Sexology

Physical Health, Podcast

Sexology

In this week’s Health Matters, Dr Michelle demystifies the topic of sexology with sex therapist Steven Derendinger.

19th June 2024

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