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Physical health

Protect yourself from workspace woes

Home working comes with the potential impact on physical health and the risk of Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. Before you consider rushing back to the office, have a read of our home office health check.

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Physical health

Five things you should know about sun safety and your skin

What do the SPF numbers mean? Can you get burnt through glass? And does sun cream go off? We take a look at five sun safety facts you should know.

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Physical health

Hay fever - what it is and how you can reduce the symptoms

We asked a pharmacist everything about hay fever and found out what you can do to reduce symptoms, both with medication and lifestyle changes.

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Mental health

Actual, useful tips for managing your anxiety

Direct from our Mental Health First Aiders at Simplyhealth: discover their favourite ways to manage anxiety and stress when fear builds up.

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Physical health

Understanding your gut

Having healthy gut bacteria can result in fewer illnesses, allergies, and autoimmune conditions.

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Physical health

Eating on a budget

Top tips to help you make good food choices without breaking the bank.

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Mental health

A crisis taking the lives of men under 45

Let’s dive deeper into what you can do to help yourself, others and best navigate this world with mental health.

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Mental health

A helping hand in the eye of a financial storm

Practical help from Simplyhealth to alleviate the pressure of money on our minds and bodies.

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Women's health

Your guide to women's health

A comprehensive collection of articles on women's health, covering topics including menstruation, comfortable conversations, and menopause. 

Online GP

Your guide to the online GP

Everything you need to know about having a doctor's appointment through video call.

Family health

Your summer guide to family health

Sun safety, benefits of having a health plan for your kids, and activities for all the family. 

Latest articles

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Physical health

30 October 2023

How's your home office health?

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Physical health

29 June 2023

Finding a dentist in 2023

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Physical health

25 January 2023

Helping you cope through the winter season

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Physical health

28 November 2022

Eating well this winter 

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Physical health

01 November 2022

Mouth cancer – what you need to know

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Health treatments

Want to learn all about the health treatments we cover? We've asked the experts and got their answers for you. Find out what happens at the podiatrist, or what's involved when it comes to physiotherapy. Topics covered:

  • Counselling
  • Online GP services
  • Dental
  • Optical
  • Podiatry
  • Physiotherapy
  • Acupuncture
  • Chiropractic
  • Osteopathy