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Exercise basics
How to exercise safely and effectively, with tips on building stamina, strength and flexibility as well as diet and motivation. Robin Gargrave, director of YMCAfit, one of the UK’s top trainers of fitness professionals, shares his tips on getting into shape safely. Video: see how other people stay motivated to do exercise When should I exercise? There’s no right [...] Read More
First Aid at Work 3 Day Course 15 – 17 September 2010
Need to do your First Aid at Work qualification ? We have the course for you 15 – 17 September 2010. The course will be held in Plymouth and run by ITC qualified trainers who hold a teaching award as now required by the HSE. Read More
Prevention of Food and Water Borne Diseases when Overseas
Many illnesses, including travellers’ diarrhoea, hepatitis A, typhoid and cholera are contracted through contaminated food and water. Travellers’ diarrhoea is the most common illness contracted abroad, affecting 20% to 60% of overseas travellers. Travellers can reduce their risk of such diseases by following basic guidelines. Water In countries where sanitation is poor it is advisable not to drink [...] Read More
Infected bites
Sometimes, insect bites can become infected. Symptoms of an infected insect bite may include: pus in or around the bite swollen glands increasing redness, swelling and pain in and around the bite Some bites will naturally be red and swollen, but for other types of bites these symptoms may not be normal and could indicate an infection. If you think [...] Read More
Common Running Injuries
There is no single correct shoe for anyone and everyone. When utilizing an orthoses, certain characteristics of a sport shoe are very important. The shoe must have a firm midsole. You cannot place an orthoses on a pillow and expect the orthoses to improve the gait. Soft shock absorbing soles are a definite [...] Read More
Treating chickenpox
There is no cure for chickenpox, and the virus usually clears up by itself without any treatment. However, there are some steps you can take to ease the symptoms. Painkillers If you or your child is in pain, or has a fever (high temperature), you can give them a mild painkiller, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen. These [...] Read More