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 your condition: Asthma, COPD, and Overlap
A friendly, informative guide helping people understand the differences between asthma and COPD and how to manage symptoms.
33 signs of dehydration to look out for
An explanation of the different signs of mild dehydration and severe dehydration symptoms, including who’s most at risk, when you can act yourself and when you should seek medical help.
Understanding the 9 key care processes for diabetes: A guide to staying healthy
If you have diabetes, having regular health checks each year can help you stay well and avoid complications. The NHS recommends 9 key care processes to help you and your GP keep your diabetes under control. This guide explains each of these checks – what they involve, why they matter, and how they help protect your health.
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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.