Equipment for home workouts
Whilst you may not be able to visit the gym during this self-isolation period, Vivomed have a great range of fitness equipment, perfect for moving your workouts to your home! From Strength and Conditioning equipment,...
Category: Health
Disabled people cut off from vital supplies due to panic buying
Disabled people are being left cut off from vital supplies due to the coronavirus pandemic, as charities warn of a rising number of calls from worried individuals who are struggling. It comes as Sainsbury’s said...
Coronavirus and dementia
Somebody I care for is living with dementia. What should I do about coronavirus? There are some things you can do to help prevent the person from catching any viruses. If you need to stay...
Further Update from Sainsbury’s Chief Executive Mike Coupe 08/04/2020
We are continuing to work around the clock to feed the nation in these challenging times. I wrote to you last week to update you on how we are supporting elderly and vulnerable customers with...
Worried about hair loss?
Hair loss is totally normal especially whilst brushing and showering. We lose about 50-100 hairs a day but when you notice they aren’t growing back your may need to assess your health and wellbeing as...
Scratching an itch really does make it worse!
Research shows that while scratching provides temporary relief, it triggers the production of a brain chemical called Serotonin which intensifies the itch sensation and makes the itch even more maddening. That’s why the more you...
Great News! – Sex Has Loads of Health Benefits!
Many people don’t realise that in addition to being fun, sex has loads of health benefits – 30 to be exact! Today’s top two benefits are: Sex Improves Women’s Bladder Control Urinary incontinence isn’t a...
Is the art of conversation dead?
Having spent almost the entire festive period with a friend glued to their various mobile devices and being irritable when asked if they wanted a drink or something to eat; it made me wonder… Have...
If you have an urgent medical problem do you know what to do?
NHS ‘Help Us Help You’ know what to do If you have an urgent medical problem and you’re not sure what to do, go straight to NHS 111 To get help from NHS 111 you...
Don’t wait until it gets worse, ask your pharmacy team first.
NHS ‘Help Us Help You’ before it gets worse Help us help you by speaking with your local pharmacy team about minor health concerns before they get worse. They can help with clinical advice for...