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Healthy living

Mapping fitness in the UK

A new study has found that Bristol is the UK city where the public are most interested in being or becoming healthy.

17 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Healthy living

The mental and physical benefits of an active lifestyle

Despite a surge in fitness fanatics during the pandemic, new research suggests the population’s activity levels are lower than ever before.

14 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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First aid

A covid kind of summer

Spending a lot more time at home in lockdown doesn't mean that seasonal health concerns should be overlooked.

15 Apr 2020 , 5 Min Article

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Healthy living

Stand against sitting

Being less active during the day has been linked to a variety of health problems, so how can people get enough daily activity?

20 Jun 2019 , 5 Min Article

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Healthy living

Finding routes to fitness

Physical activity can make a huge difference to health and wellbeing but too many of us remain inactive.

24 Apr 2019 , 6 Min Article

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Healthy living

Fitness & wellbeing: An uphill struggle

The population is refusing to become more active. How can pharmacy help spread the message that fitness is not a fad?

22 Apr 2018 , 5 Min Article

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Child & teen health

Making habits last a lifetime

Falling activity levels in young people are deeply concerning, say experts, so what can be done to encourage youngsters to get active?

16 Oct 2017 , 5 Min Article

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Men's health

Gym nasties

An increasing number of men and boys use anabolic steroids to change their physique. But how can you spot the signs and help users kick the habit?

12 Apr 2017 , 5 Min Article

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Legal

A question of fitness to practise

Richard Hough explains what happens when a registrant's fitness to practise is called into question

03 Nov 2016 , 2 Min Article

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Healthy living

On your marks…

Will a summer of sport encourage more to get active?

24 Jul 2016 , 4 Min Article

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Business environment

Buying a pharmacy?

Key points to consider when buying a pharmacy business

10 Jul 2016 , 900 Min Module

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Healthy living

Go girls go!

Public health experts are increasingly concerned about lack of activity among the population, and among girls in particular.

16 Sep 2015 , 5 Min Article

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Get up and go

The Government wants more of us to get up and get active but what is to be gained?

31 Aug 2014 , 4 Min Article

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Foot & leg care

Shin splints

This pharmacy scenario considers how to help a customer who is suffering from shin splints.

31 Aug 2014 , 2 Min Article

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Should pharmacists lead the way?

P3 asks should pharmacists lead the way by example by being healthier themselves?

31 Jul 2014 , 1 Min Article

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Healthy living

Healthy moves

Exercise can cut the risk of major diseases and prolong life expectancy, but only one in three do enough exercise.

01 Feb 2014 , 4 Min Article

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