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Seriously lacking

Nutrition levels in the UK are dangerously low, and the latest research reinforces that dietary habits need to change.

13 Nov 2024

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No more sugarcoating

Diabetes is a chronic condition which requires constant vigilance, making the number of undiagnosed diabetics extremely concerning.

13 Nov 2024

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The weight of the world

Children and young people are suffering through an obesity crisis, with UK statistics showing worrying upward trends for the future.

19 Aug 2024

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Nutrition, medicines and myths: part five

Nutrition, medicines and myths: evolution of pharmacy practice

12 Feb 2024

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No role models?

With an obesity crisis weighing on the small shoulders of the UK’s children and teens, can community pharmacies help parents demonstrate healthy habits for better futures?

14 Jun 2023

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Offsetting obesity

In a year where women’s sport appears to be becoming more accessible, what can pharmacy teams do to help encourage women across the country to start exercising again?

12 Sep 2022

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Keeping women well

There are many common women's health problems that can benefit from fast intervention, and pharmacy teams can help.

12 Jan 2021

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Teenage diet concerns

Are teenagers' diets sufficiently balanced to ensure they grow into healthy adults? Evidence suggests they're not

10 Dec 2020

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Tackling teenage sleep issues

The Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated an already tired situation when it comes to young people and sleep.

11 Nov 2020

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The obesity agenda

Obesity has been moving up the Government’s agenda in recent years, but the UK population is still piling on the pounds. 

13 Oct 2020

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Supporting men's health

Men are less engaged with healthcare services than women, but pharmacy teams can ensure they don't suffer in silence.

12 Oct 2020

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Pharmacy's role in tackling obesity

Pharmacies already have a role in helping people manage weight loss, but are they included in the Government’s new strategy on tackling obesity?

11 Aug 2020

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Let's hear it for the boy

A lack of health services for men has seen an increase in the health inequality gap, but pharmacy teams can help.

10 Mar 2020

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