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Community pharmacies are joining the fight against Coronavirus by taking part in the Swansea Bay Covid-19 vaccination programme. Three Swansea pharmacies are now giving Covid vaccinations under a pilot scheme. The vaccines are given strictly by appointment only to invited
Read MoreWith the gyms now about to open on 3rd May, here are some basic tips to make sure you don’t injure yourself on the first few weeks back. What a relief: no more home workouts, no more bodyweight exercises, no
Read MoreIntrinsically, we feel our hearts to be emotional centres; thus phrases such as ‘down hearted’, ‘heartbreak’ and ‘heart of gold’ are an integral part of our language. Eastern wisdom, as well as some Greek philosophers such as Aristotle, taught that
Read MoreEven though our summer may look slightly different this year with more people planning staycations, sunburn can still happen in the U.K. Sunburn can significantly increase your risk of skin cancer. Getting the balance of getting your vitamin D from
Read MoreSummer is coming and we have been waiting patiently for it, what a year! Yes, we are all craving those precious rays of sunshine to get some vitamin D in. Lockdown, working from home, plenty of rain and a cold
Read MoreThe last 12 months has really flagged up the importance of communication with family and friends when we have been forced to be apart. For those suffering with hearing loss, this has been a very lonely and isolating time. With
Read MoreOn 7th April NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) recommended acupuncture as treatment for chronic pain, (https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng193/chapter/Recommendations).A blanket recommendation for primary and secondary chronic pain is a rare but welcome endorsement from the medical establishment. Previously NICE has
Read MoreOver the last year the world has become an uncertain place; as a result anxiety and mental health problems have escalated. Fears, insecurity and loneliness have taken a toll and health professionals have warned that the pandemic is likely to
Read MoreDepression is a common mental health problem that causes people to experience low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, low energy, and poor concentration. We all have times when our
Read MoreExpend more energy than you consume and there will be a reduction in weight. This is a simple energy balance equation. Creating a negative energy balance where you are in a calorie deficit, will cause you to lose weight. Cardiovascular
Read MoreLast month I focused on how acupuncture can help with knee pain. This month I’m heading up the kinetic chain to the hip joint. Hip osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage in the hip joint gets worn away, resulting in pain
Read MoreTwo sisters who have been on the community frontline during ethnic (BAME) community members to get vaccinated Reem El-Sharkawi (near right)is a pharmacist for a group of Swansea GP surgeries, and Dr Lamah El-Sharkawi (far right) is a GP at
Read MoreWhilst the knee is a simple hinge joint, it is particularly susceptible to traumatic injury as it absorbs energy between the hips and ankle. And the figures back this up… Knee pain is the most com-mon joint disorder and amongst
Read MoreFasting has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in relation to weight loss regimes. However, fasts have been used since ancient times for their benefits to body, mind and spirit. Muslims fast from dawn until dusk during Ramadan. Christians, Jews,
Read MoreIf you are someone who is low on energy, struggling to exercise because you are constantly feeling tired and lethargic, this article will help you. There is no doubt that the global pandemic has played a big part in changing
Read MoreMarch is finally here, and with it the promise of spring, better weather, and the hope we’re closer to once more enjoying some of the freedoms we all miss so much. Vaccination against Coronavirus is such an important step in
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HMT Sancta Maria Hospital has opened its brand-new state-of-the-art facility in Swansea’s SA1. The hospital, which is owned and operated by not-for-profit healthcare specialists, the Healthcare Management Trust (HMT), has been under construction for nearly two years. The new £25m
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