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Why cervical cancer isn’t just an issue for women
In the UK just under 1000 women die from cervical cancer each year, and 3000 new cases of the disease are diagnosed, but cervical cancer isn’t just a women’s issue. Down the line, a cancer diagnosis can have a ripple effect on those closest to you. But right now there are steps we can all […]
Top tips to help you quit smoking for good
Quitting smoking can be a challenge, but where there’s a will, there’s always a way. With the right support and guidance, you can confidently reach your stop smoking goals. During our recent Stoptober campaign on Facebook, Dr Kieran shared daily tips and advice to help those trying to stop smoking, quit for good. However, it […]
How screening can protect your health
No one can know for certain if they are going to become ill. Someone who smokes 20 cigarettes a day may never develop lung cancer, while a non-smoker could be diagnosed with the condition in their 20s. However, there are factors that increase the likelihood of developing certain ailments. These tell-tale signifiers – such as […]
How much money could you save by quitting smoking?
Each year smoking costs about 100,000 people in the UK their lives. On a more everyday scale, smoking also costs a bomb—about £7 or £8 for a pack of 20. But this year’s No Smoking Day, lovingly organised by the British Heart Foundation, doesn’t dwell on the cost of smoking. Instead it aims to celebrate […]