So what is the difference between the common cold and the flu? It’s not easy to determine what a cold or flu is, but here is a table summarising some of the key differences between the two. A cold is a milder respiratory illness compared to the flu and can make you feel unwell for […]
How community pharmacy is helping tackle mental health stigmas
By Hassan Riaz, Pharmacist, Horne Street Pharmacy We are seeing alarming rates of mental health issues emerging within our communities. Young adults are self-harming, whilst the elderly maybe feeling the effects of social isolation. Mental illness isn’t something that is confined to a particular age group and can affect individuals across the age spectrum. Early […]
Top travel tips for going to the FIFA World Cup in Russia
By Hassan Riaz, Pharmacist, Horne Street Pharmacy Off to the 2018 FIFA World Cup? Make sure your travel vaccinations are up-to-date. England fans look away now. According to Gracenote, a sports data company, England have a 4% chance of replicating the success of 1966 and winning the 2018 FIFA World Cup.1 A lot has […]
How to achieve a healthy Ramadan
By Hassan Riaz, Pharmacist, Horne Street Pharmacy Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, it’s a time of year where Muslims around the world fast during daylight hours for the whole month, engage in extra acts of worship and help the less fortunate through charity and community service. This year, in the UK, […]
How we can help you lose weight
By Hassan Riaz, Pharmacist, Horne Street Pharmacy Weight reduction and maintaining a healthy weight are essential components for good health. But weight loss isn’t restricted to merely reducing dietary intake of fat or carbohydrates, it involves a buffered state that incorporates both a healthy diet and exercise into an individual’s lifestyle. How do I know […]
How to use your inhaler correctly
The doctor has told you how important your inhaler is, your friends are telling you to use it regularly, you keep hearing about how imperative inhalers are for your condition, yet the little devices just don’t seem to be having the desired effect. Your asthma keeps flaring up, and the inhalers are unable to provide […]
How much water should I take with my medicines?
When taking medicines, whether tablets, capsules or caplets, the water you take them with helps them pass from your mouth through your throat to your stomach and on to your small intestine. When they reach the small intestine the water helps them be absorbed after which they can do their job in your body. Some […]
