Motion sickness is feeling sick when travelling by car, boat, plane or train. You can do things to prevent it or relieve the symptoms. How to ease motion sickness yourself Do minimise motion – sit in the front of a car or in the middle of a boat look straight ahead at a fixed point, […]
WHAT IS A MIGRAINE? Migraines are common conditions affecting around one in five women and up to 6 per cent of men. They can be loosely described as severe headaches involving a throbbing pain in the front or side of the head. A migraine sufferer often finds these headaches to be a recurring, debilitating problem. […]
The menopause is when a woman stops having periods and is no longer able to get pregnant naturally. Periods usually start to become less frequent over a few months or years before they stop altogether. Sometimes they can stop suddenly. The menopause is a natural part of ageing that usually occurs between 45 and 55 years of […]
Dry or sore lips are a common problem, especially during hot or cold weather. There are things you can try yourself that may help. Things you can try yourself Do use a lip balm containing petroleum jelly or beeswax – you can buy these at a pharmacy or supermarket try a few different lip balms […]
Jet lag is when your normal sleep pattern is disturbed after a long flight. Symptoms usually improve within a few days as your body adjusts to the new time zone. Ways to reduce jet lag Jet lag cannot be prevented, but there are things you can do to reduce its effects. Before you travel Do […]
Insomnia means you regularly have problems sleeping. It usually gets better by changing your sleeping habits. Check if you have insomnia You have insomnia if you regularly: find it hard to go to sleep wake up several times during the night lie awake at night wake up early and cannot go back to sleep still […]
Infertility is when a couple cannot get pregnant (conceive) despite having regular unprotected sex. Around 1 in 7 couples may have difficulty conceiving. About 84% of couples will conceive naturally within a year if they have regular unprotected sex (every 2 or 3 days). For couples who have been trying to conceive for more than […]
Most people have indigestion at some point. Usually, it's not a sign of anything more serious and you can treat it yourself. How to tell if you have indigestion (dyspepsia) You can have the following symptoms after eating or drinking: heartburn – a painful burning feeling in the chest, often after eating feeling full and […]
Incontinence pads and other products and devices can make life easier for you if you're waiting for a diagnosis or for a treatment to work. A wide range of products and devices are available for urinary incontinence. They include: pads and pants bed and chair protection catheters and penile sheaths skincare and hygiene products specially […]
WHAT IS HIV? HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. If not treated, this virus can lead to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome or AIDS. This virus attacks the body’s immune system - specifically your CD4 cells or T-cells which help you fight off infections. With your immune system compromised, you become more susceptible to other infections and […]