Worried About The Clocks Going Forward? We Can Help!
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WITH the coronavirus pandemic disrupting sleeping patterns across the country, getting the recommended eight hours of sleep is proving more difficult than ever – and with the clocks going forward on March 28, our circadian rhythm is about to be reset.
Shaeeb Ali, advanced clinical practitioner and independent pharmacist prescriber at private healthcare service and online pharmacy MedsOnline247, shares his methods on how to get a good night’s sleep as British Summertime begins.
He said: “Although we only lose an hour’s worth of sleep when the clocks spring forward, moving time in either direction resets our circadian rhythm. This means that for a few days, our internal body clocks become out of sync with our normal day and time cycle.
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Your Most Frequently Asked Questions About The COVID-19 Vaccine
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Boots UK reveals the most commonly asked questions that customers have been asking its pharmacists since the opening of its COVID-19 vaccination sites earlier this month. From how best to prepare for the vaccine to potential side-effects, Boots Chief Pharmacist Marc Donovan is here to help.
Boots Chief Pharmacist Marc Donovan
Is the vaccine safe and are there any long-term effects of the vaccine?
“Some people may experience side effects after getting the COVID-19 vaccine. These are usually mild and common ones include tenderness, swelling and/or redness in your arm, headaches and tiredness. Despite the speed at which the vaccine has been developed and made available to the public, it has still been through thorough checks by the regulators to make sure it is safe, with no long-term complications reported from trials. It is critical in
Exactly What Should You Be Sanitising Around You? We Have You Covered!
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Lewis Ames, a
spokesperson from leading UK medical grade hand sanitiser and disinfectant manufacturer, Ocean Free, on the 4 most common areas to sanitise in 2021.
As The World Health Organisation (WHO) pointed out, ‘environmental surfaces include furniture and other fixed items, such as tables, chairs, walls, light switches, computer peripherals and electronic equipment including POS systems, and grocery store conveyor belts, store counters and shelves.’
Supermarkets
How do you properly sanitise inside a supermarket?
‘It’s hard to say how many people have sanitised inside the supermarket, so it’s important to only touch items you intend to buy, and to disinfect your trolley or basket handles with wipes before coming into contact with them.’
Whether you’re picking up the pieces after Covid, feeling washed out after a bout of flu, recovering from a serious illness or recuperating after surgery, our experts reveal the best ways to get back to health – fighting fit and ready for anything!
1 Take Time Off
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It’s important not to return to work too quickly, even if you’re working from home and don’t have to face an exhausting commute or worry about spreading germs to your colleagues. “There can be an almost competitive culture in the workplace with regards to working when ill or recovering from illness,” says psychologist Dr Meg Arroll. “By not convalescing, we become more susceptible to the negative effects of stress and burnout.”