Holiday Special
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| What does summer mean to you? Languishing on the beach in the sun, swimming in warm clear seas, supping a few beers or cocktails and finally rounding off with a romp under the duvet. That's what it says in the brochure but it's just as likely to be getting sunburn and/or prickly heat, contracting a sexually transmitted disease, damaging some vital organs because you've been drinking for Great Britain and...well...read on. |
Alcohol-no problem?
Patterns of drinking behaviour are often formed during student years. If you have ever felt concerned about how much you are drinking (or friends have expressed concern), now may be a good time to do something about it. Make a start by answering the following questions about yourself.
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Chlamydia
Chlamydia is now the commonest sexually transmitted infection. Those most at risk are the 16-24 year olds. 70% of women and 50% of men who have chlamydia, have no symptoms. This means that it is easily passed on without your knowledge... [More] |
How long do travel immunisations last ?
This information is intended as a guide for UK patients but you should always ask your healthcare provider for up to date information. How long travel immunisations last may depend on how the original course was given.... [More] |
Jet lag
Jet lag is caused by fast travel across the time zones. Travel in modern jets means that the traveller lands either hours ahead, or behind the time their body was used to functioning in. Several time zones can be crossed during some long flights.... [More] |
Prickly Heat
Prickly heat is common and can affect anyone. It is painful, intensely itchy and can spoil your long awaited holiday. It differs from urticaria, which is an allergic reaction. It occurs in hot, humid environments and is caused by blocking of the flow of sweat from the sweat glands to the skin surface . As the sweat is then retained within the skin, the symptoms and appearances depend on where the ducts are blocked.... [More] |
Sunshine advice
Sunshine or more specifically ultraviolet (UV) light can, and does cause damage to skin. Apart from sunburn ultraviolet radiation also speeds up the skin’s ageing process and also increases the incidence of skin cancers.... [More] |
This Month's Health Events
This month's health events.... [More] |
Travel advice for diabetics
The rise in long haul travel poses some difficulty for diabetics. Travelling across time zones means that your insulin requirements may change and you might need to take more care with your diet and fluid intake. The following tips should be of use:... [More] |
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