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In the UK, we are a nation of dog lovers, and nothing means more to us than taking the very best care of our pets. And that includes brushing their teeth!  If you’re considering adopting a dog, you might not have realised how much goes into caring for pets. It can even be as intensive […]

Welcome to the Home Health guide to diabetic test strips. Here we have gathered everything you need to know about diabetic strips, including how to use them. Whether you’re looking for information to aid a friend or family member or have recently been diagnosed, this guide can help.  Find the answers to the most common […]

If you’re wondering how to check pet health at home in-between vet visits, here are 5 ways to monitor your cats and dogs.   For many of us, our pets are cherished members of our family and, just like our family, we want them to live long, healthy lives. It can be worrying when our […]

Whether you’ve been notified by the NHS Track and Trace app, or you’ve found out that you’ve been in close contact with someone who has Covid-19, the current rules mean self isolation for 10 days. If you’re isolating (or know someone who is) and struggle with covid tests, this article reviews a new alternative.   […]

Struggling with putting a cotton bud up your nose and in your throat for the covid test? The new child friendly saliva covid test doesn’t require a swab making it much easier to use. This is how it works…   As restrictions lift and people look forward to moving closer to normality, caution is still being urged […]

Be ‘tick aware’ if you’re camping this year There’s no doubt that camping offers a wonderful experience and a chance to be closer to nature but before you pack up your tent and sleeping bag, make sure you’re prepared for ticks to avoid Lyme disease.  With continued caution about overseas travel, it’s no surprise that […]

Diabetes daily care Whichever type of diabetes you have, it’s important you come to terms with it. Living with diabetes means you will need to take responsibility for your every day care. The more you understand your condition and how it affects you, the better you will be able to control it. To help, here […]

Recent research suggests that certain blood types are more likely to contract Covid-19 and suffer severe symptoms of Covid-19 than other types. This article looks at the results of four studies from around the world, what they mean and what you can do about it.                     […]

Whilst staying at home is one of the greatest ways you can protect your health and the lives of others during the Covid-19 pandemic, there are a few more ways to keep you and your family feeling well during lockdown: Eat healthily It may not be as convenient as normal to buy the food you […]

DIY vitamin deficiency tests have been around for a while but did you know you can order home health tests, too? If you’re too embarrassed to see a doctor or you can’t get to your GP, DIY health tests can help to alleviate your concerns or give you more information to make necessary lifestyle changes. […]

  With 125 million sufferers worldwide, we look at the best ways to ease and treat psoriasis at home. What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is a non-contagious autoimmune skin condition that results in patches of red, scaly and flaky skin that can be itchy and sore. It can appear anywhere on the body, but most commonly […]

September marks vascular disease awareness month. Why should you be aware of it? Because vascular disease is as common as cancer and heart disease, and responsible for 40% of deaths in the UK every year! Many of those deaths are preventable, however. Here’s what you need to know to reduce your risk.   What is […]