Pain Archive

Pharmacy questions: annoying or helpful?

Published at 00:06 on Sun 2nd October 2011

Does the list of questions your pharmacist asks you when you buy over-the-counter (OTC) medicines get on your nerves?

Is lifestyle linked to Alzheimer's?

Published at 14:16 on Mon 26th September 2011

University of California researchers have come up with a way of finding out how lifestyle increases the risk for Alzheimer's disease.

Do you know your painkillers?

Published at 12:11 on Fri 23rd September 2011

According to a study carried out by Nuromol, a non-prescription painkiller, there's still a lot of confusion over what painkillers we should take and when.

Lumbar support

Published at 17:02 on Mon 27th June 2011

If you suffer from back pain it's important to stay active because exercise can bring relief, says personal trainer Greg Brookes.

The sleep well guide

Published at 14:51 on Thu 31st March 2011

Nightie night - If you're not getting enough sleep, it could be harming your health. So here are some tips on how to get a good night's rest.

Painkillers

Published at 11:33 on Tue 2nd November 2010

Whether you have a headache, migraine, backache, toothache, period pain or cold and flu symptoms, the one thing that can help make you feel a lot better is a dose of painkillers.

What is Pain?

Published at 12:28 on Tue 12th January 2010

Often the cause of pain is obvious, a broken leg, or a bruise. But there are times when the source of pain is unseen, for example a slipped disc.

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