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How to avoid an asthma attack this winter

How to avoid an asthma attack this winter

If you’re asthmatic you may already be dreading winter. Why? Because the cold weather can make symptoms – such as breathlessness, wheezing, coughing and chest tightening – worse and even trigger an attack, which can be frightening and even fatal.   ‘Breathing in...
Testicular cancer: how to check for signs

Testicular cancer: how to check for signs

This month, Movember is raising awareness of two cancers that are particularly prevalent in men – prostate cancer and testicular cancer.    ‘Prostate cancer tends to be age-related and there are no obvious early symptoms, which can make it tricky to diagnose,’...
5 things to see your doctor about this winter 

5 things to see your doctor about this winter 

It’s that time of year again, when flu season starts, sickness bugs spread and people are generally prone to catching coughs, colds or even COVID as rates pick up again.   The good news is that most viruses, although they can make you feel miserable, will pass on...
Are you lung cancer aware?

Are you lung cancer aware?

The government has announced new plans to ban smoking completely in the UK. The proposed legislation will make it an offence for anyone born on or after 1 January 2009 to be sold tobacco products – effectively phasing out smoking in young people by the year 2040. ...
Flu vaccines: who really needs one this year

Flu vaccines: who really needs one this year

The government is urging key groups to have their free flu vaccines as soon as possible, in order to be fully protected by the time flu season is in full swing.    This year’s annual vaccine roll-out is expected to prevent around 25,000 hospital admissions, based...
Seasonal work visas explained

Seasonal work visas explained

With ski season coming up, if you’re planning on spending the winter working abroad in some capacity – whether as an instructor, chef, chalet host or resort rep – you’ll need some assistance.   Since the UK left the EU in 2020, it’s not as easy to work abroad as...