What are burns and scalds? A burn is a type of damage to your body’s tissues that is caused by dry heat, chemicals, electricity, sunlight or radiation.
Cuts and grazes are common injuries that are often minor and can usually be treated at home to heal by themselves. A cut occurs when
People who have diabetes may experience a diabetic emergency. This is where their blood sugar suddenly becomes too high or too low. Both conditions could
Winter is a magical time for many of us – especially those with children who are most excited about the latest downpour of snow, or
The Christmas season is full of fun, food and festivities. It’s a time when we adorn our houses with candles and lights, and bake cookies,
The gyms and studios are currently closed during this winter lockdown, but we don’t want to stop exercising. This means that home workouts, YouTube yoga
In the UK there are over 30,000 cardiac arrests (taken from the British Heart Foundation creating a national of lifesavers) a year outside of hospital-
Suddenly you feel your heart racing, you have pains in your chest and you feel like your breath has become short and hard to reach.
Why do allergic reactions occur? Our immune system creates antibodies to fight off foreign substances so that we don’t get really poorly. Sometimes our
Sunstroke or heatstroke is the result of prolonged exposure to high temperatures. It is usually combined with severe dehydration and can be very dangerous. The