AskMyPharmacist: The Importance of Self-Care 

The importance of self care

Self-care is a crucial aspect of maintaining our overall health and wellbeing, encompassing both physical and mental aspects. Let’s delve into the reasons why self-care is essential and explore 5 ways to make it a priority this National Self Care Week (13th-19th November).  Self-care is key to maintaining our overall well-being. By intentionally taking time […]

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Smarta Healthcare sponsors Bedford Running Festival  

Smarta Healthcare sponsors Bedford Running Festival

Bedford Running Festival will take place at Russell Park, Bedford on the 2nd and 3rd September 2023. The festival will have 5 different races to take part in, as well as an event village featuring live music, a kid’s zone and fun fair, a health and wellbeing area, and even an outdoor cinema!  The Smarta […]

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AskMyPharmacist 6 Frequently Asked Questions about High Blood Pressure 

Smarta Healthcare Ask My Pharmacist 6 frequently asked questions about high blood pressure

Raised blood pressure is the number 1 cause of preventable death in the world, and an estimated 1 in 3 people in the UK have high blood pressure. However, symptoms are rarely noticeable and getting a blood pressure check is the only way to diagnose high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.   As part […]

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AskMyPharmacist about Allergies 

What exactly are allergies, and what can we do about them? As part of our #AskMyPharmacist campaign, and allergy awareness week (20th-25th April) we’ve answered 7 of the most commonly asked questions about allergies. […]

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Case Study: Smarta Healthcare Employee Health Check Pop-Up Clinic

Digital marketing agency Receptional asked Smarta Healthcare to provide a health check pop-up clinic to support their health and wellbeing objectives

Award-winning digital marketing agency, Receptional, employs 54 digital experts at its office in Bedford. Culture is at the heart of the agency, and the company invests in the wellbeing of their employees through a range of people-centred initiatives.  In 2022 the agency achieved a three-year Investor in People accreditation, demonstrating their commitment to the welfare […]

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Lose weight – feel great

Photo of a measuring tape set on a yellow background. Representing Smarta Healthcare's Weight Management services

At Smarta Healthcare, we understand that your personal weight-loss goals depend on a number of factors. Weight management needs to be tailored to the individual and take into account lifestyle, health conditions, as well as physical and mental behavioural change.   […]

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Weight Management Case Study

Esther Gregory before and after her weight loss

Esther Gregory started her Weight Management Program with Smarta Healthcare in August 2021, after realising that poor eating habits were affecting her health. Through a combination of regular exercise, meal-replacements and support from Smarta Healthcare, she has broken her cycle of bad habits and has reached her personal weight-loss goal.   Motivation  I knew I had […]

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Your Travel Health Checklist ✅

Planning your next trip abroad? There’s a lot to consider between arranging accommodation bookings, transport, packing, and don’t forget the last-minute search for your passport. Whether it’s a family holiday, a short business trip, or a backpacking adventure, make sure you consider your travel health needs.  At least four weeks before your departure, we recommend getting […]

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Don’t Give Up On Giving Up: No Smoking Day (9th March)

Did you know that smoking is the largest cause of preventable death in the UK? The 9th of March is National No Smoking Day, and is organised to encourage smokers to quit for good. Whilst the numbers of smokers have been declining since the 1970s, there were still almost 7 million UK adult smokers in […]

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Cheers to Dry January

How does getting a better night’s sleep, saving money, and even getting brighter skin sound?  If you’ve noticed a pattern that you’re drinking a bit more than you have in the past, you’re not alone. Statistics show that alcohol consumption has increased since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, with many people drinking more at home. Increased alcohol consumption can lead to a number […]

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Boost your Protection with a Covid-19 Booster Jab

What is the Covid-19 Booster Jab? The Covid-19 booster jab helps improve protection against Coronavirus, following the first two doses of the vaccine.   It provides longer-term protection against becoming seriously ill from the virus.  At the moment the booster is recommended to people most at risk from Covid-19, who have had their 2nd dose of […]

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Five things you should know about Dementia

Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Typical symptoms include worsening memory, reasoning or other thinking skills. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia. Alzheimer’s is a specific disease. Dementia is not. Alzheimer’s is a disease of the brain that account for 80% […]

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Lets talk about Stress

Stress Awareness Month is held every April to increase public awareness about both the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic. Talk about stress and it’s effects, share your coping mechanisms and be nice to those who are stressed and anxious. The most crucial thing you can do when you are stressed or anxious […]

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How to manage anxiety through uncertain times

An estimated 8 million people in the UK suffer with anxiety at some stage in their life, and today’s pandemic has accelerated the feelings of fear about the future, further impacting on mental health. The new lockdown is placing more stress on many of us, whether financial pressures or coping with home schooling, we’ve written […]

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Four powerhouse vitamins and minerals to boost your immune system and stay healthy

Nurturing a healthy immune system is more important than ever before and many of us are exploring natural ways to strengthen our bodies against infection. COVID-19 has brought new health fears for many and now is a great time to increase your knowledge around the health benefits of some of the key vitamins and minerals […]

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COVID-19 – what you need to know about the coronavirus

woman wearing face mask

Since the first detection of the new coronavirus at the end of 2019, identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province in China, fears have become heightened as new cases are reported across the world. The World Health Organisation officially named the coronavirus COVID-19 in a report on 11 February, and the death toll is now reported to […]

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New Year, Better Health

It’s that time of year when our New Year’s resolutions may be wearing thin. January 17 to be exact, is known to be the day when a large number of people abandon their New Year’s resolutions. Don’t worry, we’ve got your back…. The stresses of daily life set us back to our old habits, which […]

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Living with Dementia

Dementia is a form of Alzheimer’s and is usually defined by an ongoing decline of brain functioning. Whether it is expected or comes completely out of the blue, it is likely to have a significant impact on the person who has been diagnosed as well as their family and friends. Each diagnosis is different, but […]

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How to Prevent Being a Cancer Statistic

Every 2 minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer and every 4 minutes someone in the UK dies from cancer*. Shocking as these statistics are, this is now the harsh reality of cancer in our day and age and despite on-going research there are more than 360,000 new cancer cases reported in the […]

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