1. FAQ - Peptic Ulcers FAQs

   14/04/16

   What's the risk? It's estimated that between 5% and 10% of the population will suffer a peptic ulcer ... are a number of factors that can increase the risk of developing a peptic ulcer: Infection with ... taking strong anti-ulcer medication. Smoking also increases the risk of a recurrence, even after ... More

2. FAQ - Erectile Dysfunction FAQs

   04/03/22

   erection doesn't normally constitute a problem.  What's the risk? Most men will experience an ... time. Although age itself isn't a cause of erectile dysfunction (ED), the risk nevertheless ... surgery (or other surgery around the pelvis). The risk of ED depends on the type of surgery, but up to 30% ... More

3. FAQ - Sleeping FAQs

   14/04/16

   What's the risk? Most people experience an occasional sleepless night. Short-term insomnia, which affects ... because OSA increases tiredness during the day, you are at 12 times greater risk of a car accident. OSA ... Stewart and Grumpy Alice by Marcus Holland Moritz 08/04/14 08/04/14 08/04/17 Your Health In scope School ... More

4. FAQ - Hair loss FAQs

   31/05/16

   become aware of it as they approach their thirties. What's the risk? Two-thirds of all men will ... 02/04/17 Your Health In scope Medscape- Hair Loss Clinical Knowledge Summaries- Alopecia NHS- Hair Loss ... More

5. FAQ - Exercise FAQs

   19/04/16

   Scientists now reckon being inactive is even more of a health risk than being overweight. How does activity improve health? People who do regular physical activity have a 35% lower risk of ... heart disease and stroke and a 50% lower risk of diabetes and of bowel cancer.  Regular exercisers also ... have a far lower risk of osteoarthritis and hip fracture.  Best of all, exercise feels good. It boosts ... More

6. FAQ - Bowel Cancer FAQs

   02/09/22

   40,000 new cases every year. Nine in ten cases are in people over 60.  You’re also at increased risk if ... Your Health In scope ... More

7. FAQ - Foot Care FAQs

   29/04/16

   freely. Wide toe boxes help balance and reduce the risk of sores and hammer toe. Protect and look after ... material. Leather or canvas reduces the risk of sweaty feet, athlete's foot and foot fungi, especially ... legislation. A workplace risk assessment should be carried out and if safety footwear is needed, it should be ... More

8. FAQ - Heart health FAQs

   21/12/22

   your GP practice for a free NHS Health Check which will estimate your risk of getting heart disease. ... Age widget which includes its own credits.   19/06/15 30/04/15 30/04/18 Your Health In scope ... More

9. FAQ - Sexually Transmitted Infections FAQs

   31/05/16

   risks but, luckily for you, we have a guide on how to avoid them and what to do if you think you have ... don't need to have sex with lots of people to be at risk of catching an STI — just one brief encounter ... thedailyenglishshow.com 07/04/14 07/04/14 07/04/17 Your Health In scope NICE CKS- HIV & AIDS NICE CKS- Chlamydia NICE- ... More

10. FAQ - Skin Cancer FAQs

    14/04/16

    the disease. The sun is our main source of UV so changing our behaviour slightly can reduce our risk ... sun beds also increase your risk. (They can be even worse than the sun as the radiation is more ... concentrated.) Your personal risk depends on your family history. Malignant melanoma risk is doubled in people ... More

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