Cold Water Shock
Cold water shock refers to the physical and psychological reactions that occur when a person suddenly enters cold water. Read about what to do should you to reduce your risk of cold water shock.
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Cold water shock refers to the physical and psychological reactions that occur when a person suddenly enters cold water. Read about what to do should you to reduce your risk of cold water shock.
Water safety measures and practices try to ensure the safety of people when they are in or around the sea or in water-related activities. Read out tips to keeping you safe this summer at the seaside or other water activities.
As we age, our appetite or food intake can decrease for many reasons. Keeping a healthy body weight is very important, and there are simple steps you can take to increase your weight and ensure you are receiving all the nutrients that your body needs.
Continence Promotion in Older People – we explore some ways to support older people in promoting good continence habits.
Osteoarthritis can affect any joint in the body, but it most commonly affects the hands, knees, hips, and spine. It is more common in older adults as bones tend to weaken with age. We look at ways to support those with osteoarthritis and how to keep healthy bones for as long as possible.
Older people usually want to live independent lives safely in their own homes for as long as possible. Read our free resource on promoting independence in the older adult.
Stroke prevention, treatment and recovery – discover tips to help reduce your risk of stroke. Healthy weight, well-balanced diet, exercise, reduce stress, regular check-ups at your GPs.
Reduction & prevention of constipation in the elderly, with fibre & fluid increases, more exercise, taking laxatives, reducing stress and bowel medications.
Understand endometriosis, its signs & symptoms, treatments, how to cope with & live well with endometriosis, effects on fertility & diagnosis.
Women’s sexual health is explored in our many free resources around reproduction, sexual orientation, sexual behaviour and identity, STIs, contraception, puberty and menopause amongst other female sexual health issues.