Monitoring maternal mortality
As the world of medicine advances, why is the UK’s maternal mortality rate rising?
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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?
Mind out!
Is a mental health crisis the next pandemic to face the UK?
Hitting home on HIV
Despite HIV being a major topic in health news since the 1990s, misinformation and stigma is still rife. Here's how pharmacy teams can help get the facts out there.
Am I allergic to exercise?
It’s a common question for those of us who are less enthralled by exercise than most. From our relaxed positions, often on the sofa, we wonder aloud (sometimes in jest, but mostly with the utmost seriousness), am I allergic to exercise? Turns out – we could be.
Living in a digital world
From simple fitness tracking apps to online GPs, period trackers, blood pressure monitors – the industry is now saturated with many tools claiming to help improve an individual’s quality of life. But is it all just hype?
Festive fatigue
Festive celebrations are now in full swing, but as one of the busiest times of year approaches, it’s important for pharmacy teams to protect their mental health.
Ripe old age
As we see the ageing population continue to grow, here's how pharmacy teams can protect older people’s health, both physically and mentally
Women's workplace wellbeing
With the new Women’s Health Strategy for England released over the summer, now more than ever is the time for workplaces to be focusing on supporting female employees.
Oh baby, baby
Pregnancy can be one of the most exciting times in a new mother’s life and involves many great changes within body. Expectant mothers may look to the pharmacy for support.
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?
Sweet dreams are made of this
Nearly one-third of adults in the UK experience insomnia symptoms each week. Here's how this can affect an individual’s day-to-day life and what pharmacy teams can do to help
Tackling travel health
For many people, this summer will be the first time in three years that they have been able to travel abroad. Here's how pharmacy teams can help remind customers about staying safe under the sun.
Tackling pet health
How can customers make the adjustment back to normal life after the pandemic as seamless as possible for their new pets?
Tackling oral care
Pharmacy teams are often the first point of call for customers suffering from oral problems. Sink your teeth into this roundup of common conditions and the advice you can provide.
Man to man
In the UK, one man in five will die before he reaches 65, highlighting the need for pharmacy teams to shine a spotlight on men’s health and wellbeing...
Let's talk about sex
Last year’s POM to P switch of the mini pill highlighted the important role pharmacies play in supporting the nation’s sexual health. But there’s a lot more to it than contraception.
Focusing on women's health
Health problems don’t just affect women physically – they can have a huge mental health impact too. Here's how female customers can benefit from holistic support and guidance in the pharmacy
The pros and cons of ethical sanitary products
With billions of sanpro products used every year in the UK, their environmental impact is a thorny issue
Understanding eye care
Sight is one of our most vital senses, so it’s important that people take care of their eyes. Pharmacy teams can help customers, especially those suffering from dry eye disease
Planet friendly beauty
In a week dominated by news of COP26, the British Beauty Council launched its Planet Positive Beauty Guide to help consumers think more sustainably when shopping for beauty products. What can pharmacy teams take away from this?
Manage seasonal overindulgence
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. But alongside all the celebrations comes an opportunity to overindulge in festive food and drink. How can pharmacy teams help customers cope with unwanted consequences?
