Health Awareness
Winter Preparedness
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Weathering the cold while managing chronic pain
Cold weather and seasonal infections can create trouble for people living with chronic pain. Explore evidence-based tips and lifestyle strategies to help minimise pain this season. Studies show that drops in temperature and changing barometric pressure are associated with increased pain, stiffness and activity limitations in conditions like osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia and other chronic musculoskeletal syndromes,1...
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Winter is coming: how to protect against respiratory illnesses this season
Winter can be a magical time. However, for many, it is a time of worry, especially about their respiratory health. More than one in five people in the UK will need treatment for diseases like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia in their lifetime.1 How respiratory illness affects everyone During the winter months,...
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Top winter skin tips from a dermatologist
Winter can strip skin of moisture fast and worsen skin conditions. Discover a dermatologist’s tips for smooth, healthy and hydrated skin throughout the season. Cold, wind and central heating dry skin fast — here are simple expert tips to keep it comfortable, hydrated and healthy all winter. Keep showers short and warm Avoid long, hot...
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Winter-ready NHS: transforming respiratory care
Respiratory health is a significant driver of NHS admissions. Dr George Godfrey shares strategies to help reduce exacerbations, improve patient quality of life and relieve the burden on the NHS this winter. Dr George Godfrey, Head of Medical for Respiratory and Immunology at AstraZeneca UK, talks about how their NHS partnerships help to identify and better manage people with respiratory conditions, relieving pressures on healthcare...
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Why caring for your scalp matters as the winter months approach
Consultant dermatologist explains the importance of incorporating scalp care into your daily skin routine, highlighting a tried-and-tested product range designed to protect the scalp throughout the winter season and beyond. DaDandruff is a topic people may be hesitant to discuss. Yet, half of us will experience it at some point in our lives. Despite affecting...
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Tips for dry skin and psoriasis flare-up prevention in winter
For many people living with psoriasis, the colder air and lack of sunlight during wintertime can result in a change in symptoms, such as drier skin and irritation. No one should feel like they must struggle through the winter months. There are ways to help manage your psoriasis. Lock in winter hydration Staying hydrated is...
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Winter is the season to restore and future-proof your skin
Cold weather, wind and indoor heating can leave skin feeling dry, tight and more reactive. Yet, winter also provides one of the most effective opportunities to strengthen and restore it. With less ultraviolet exposure, this season allows for treatments that not only improve how skin looks, but also how it functions and ages over time....
