Health Records
Who better to manage your health records than you? Now you can store and update all your information within your personal wellness app. The wellness app is an all in one personal health record, health & wellness tracker that helps you get the health and wellbeing you want. The articles you’ll find here will help you understand how to make the most of the personal health record and how to gain a better picture of your overall wellbeing by recording, monitoring and receiving insights on your health, fitness and wellness.
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Understanding skin cancer: What does skin cancer look like and when to seek help
What does skin cancer look like? A comprehensive guide on three most common forms of skin cancer, their characteristics, how to self-examine your skin and what are causes for concern.
Helping students take control of their health at Sheffield University Health Centre
What are GP online services? How can they help students? We’re looking at how one GP practice is helping students take more control of their health at university.
Sleep and IBS: How to manage the vicious cycle and rest better
Poor sleep can worsen IBS symptoms and flare-ups can make sleep harder. Explore the evidence linking sleep and IBS and learn sleep hygiene tips for the condition to help break the cycle.
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Medication safety: How do medication interactions work?
Ever been concerned about what happens when medications interact or wondered can supplements reduce medication effectiveness or can you drink alcohol while taking medication? We explain what we mean by medication interactions and the different ways other medication, supplements and alcohol can affect medicine when mixed.
Over the counter medicines in the UK: How to take them safely
Over-the-counter medication may be easily available but they can cause harm if they’re taken too often, at the wrong dose, for too long, or alongside other medicines or health conditions. Our guide explores the risks of common over-the-counter medicines and how to take them safely – including what to consider before taking each one.
How to support someone with IBS: Practical and emotional tips
From places to signpost them to and practical help, to emotional care and what not to say, we share ideas on how you could support someone with IBS.
Hydration and IBS: Tips on fluid intake for digestive health and balancing fibre and hydration
We cover not just what to drink and what to avoid but also when and how to drink if you live with IBS. Benefit from
our practical hydration plan to stay hydrated with IBS.
Managing an IBS flare-up: A step-by-step guide to calming sudden or severe symptoms
When IBS symptoms suddenly worsen it can be disruptive and overwhelming. We explore how to manage IBS flare-ups, from what triggers them, what to avoid and what to do when they occur to when medical advice might be needed.
Conversation guide: How to talk to your employer about IBS
Don’t let IBS define your professional value. Instead, carve out a role that respects your health needs – you deserve it! Find tips on how to speak to your employer about your IBS and consider any workplace adjustments you may need.