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Preparing for the school sports season
School sport Injuries are a real risk – but you can improve your child’s chances of a healthy season by following these tips.
Waking up on the wrong side of the bed – why you've woken up with back pain and how to treat it
There are several things that can be done to relieve back pain in the morning, such as changing your sleep position and mattress, stretching, improving overall fitness and using some...
Cold and flu season: Why you get a headache when you’re sick
Nothing knocks you sideways quite like succumbing to a cold or the flu. It’s hard to describe just how bad you feel, isn’t it? Along with the congestion, the fevers...
Headache – causes, prevention and treatments
Managing a headache is a trial-and-learn process of finding the right blend of pharmaceutical and lifestyle changes to reduce the frequency, severity, and duration of symptoms. Learn more in our...
Understanding your pain – inflammation
Feeling the heat? Inflammation is your body's natural response to injury or infection, but chronic inflammation may be associated with some serious health problems. So, why does inflammation happen and...
Menstrual Cramps – Best Ways to Relieve Pain
Most women experience period pain and, for some, it becomes distressing and debilitating. You don’t have to suffer in silence though. You can ease period pain with exercise, heat, anti-inflammatory...
