There is an obesity epidemic in the UK. We all need to be aware of the risk of diabetes associated with this. We took 5 minutes out of Dr Nelson's busy day to talk about Type 2 Diabetes and things we should all be aware of.
We are all aware that there is a huge problem with the misuse of antiobiotics in Europe. The more Antibiotics are used, the more chance there is that bacteria will become resistant.
Dementia Friendly Swimming in Bridgend
By PYB Health
Dementia Friendly swimming at Bridgend Life Centre
Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), which is the same virus that causes chicken pox. It the infection of a nerve and the skin around it.
Pen Y Bont Health on the BBC
By PYB Health
This October saw our very own Dr Huw Parry interviewed for BBC Wales News, by Owain Clarke (the Health Correspondent).
We took the time to catch up with Dr Neil Geraghty of Ashfield surgery to ask him about female health, and to ask the questions that some might be too embarrassed to talk about.
10 Top Tips for Healthly Eyes
By PYB Health
Looking after your eye health is important as it’s one of the main sensory functions of the human body. Without it the ability to conduct basic daily tasks and functions would be severely reduced. We’ve compiled 10 top tips in order to keep your eye sight and vision in tip top condition:
Insights from an Optician: Eye Health
By Stuart Buckmaster, Specsavers Bridgend
Eye tests play a huge part in making sure your eyes stay healthy. Not only are they important for indicating whether you need to start wearing glasses or need to change your prescription, but also for detecting some common medical conditions.
The PYB Health content team has taken 5 minutes out of Dr Geraghty's busy day to get some insight into the topic of Asthma.
Clinical Pharmacists
By Ashfield Surgery
Find out more about what a clinical pharmacist is and their role in the practice.