When you take out insurance at the same time as buying event tickets, for most people, the assumption is that you are now covered regardless. But, what many people don’t realise is that in most cases, your insurance is worthless – unless you can prove that you were...
It’s the time of year where temperatures plummet and sickness rates climb and with an overstretched NHS, we all need to do whatever we can to stay fit and well this winter. ‘As the weather turns colder, respiratory viruses, sickness bugs and other illnesses...
90% of children in the UK will get chickenpox at some point – usually by the age of 10. Although other countries vaccinate children routinely to prevent them getting it at all, the UK has never followed suit. But that looks set to change. Just recently the JCVI...
When you’re full of the flu or just can’t shake that cough/cold, you’d probably do anything for a prescription to make you feel better. But after a trip to the doctor’s, who hasn’t felt disappointed when their GP says antibiotics aren’t the answer? With...
With studies showing the benefits of self care include alleviating depression and anxiety, it’s no wonder health experts recommend fitting it into our busy routines. It’s even been given its own awareness week (13th-19th November) run by the Self Care Forum, a...
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