Let’s start as always with the good news! A study from the American College of Cardiology has shown drinking moderate amounts of alcohol can reduce stress-related signals which could lead to heart disease. The researchers have said this is the…

Is pain getting in the way of your everyday life?   Whether you are sore from the gym, or are suffering from chronic pain, The Health Dispensary have the solution for you. We are pleased to offer alternative remedies for…

Curious about CBD OIl in Neath?   Within the pharmacy sector and beyond, there is a lot of controversy surrounding CBD, and whether it is beneficial in a healthcare context. Here at The Health Dispensary, we’re here to help. We…

Smoking is one of the risk factors for premature death and disability and is estimated to kill six million people every year, however, people are starting to make positive changes. According to Action on Smoking & Health, more than a…

There’s no magic food that can keep your heart healthy but here are some of our favourites that we think help to do what the Heart is good at – Love and nurture! 1. Salmon Salmon is rich in omega-3…

During Mental Health Awareness week, I’d been thinking about what that really means. Awareness days are abundant these days and becoming ever more creative- my particular favourite is “Talk like a Pirate day”. Awareness days can be fun or frivolous…

Salt has been part of our lives for thousands of years going back to the Egyptians and Romans who used it in cooking but also has a food preservative. We need salt in our diets but as with most things…

Love is Universal. We express love and compassion towards the people we have around us; our dearest loved ones, the community we belong to even the planet we live on. In positive psychology, fostering positive relationships is a key step…

Check the label on your medicine before taking it to make sure that it is for the correct person — you. Read and save any written information that comes with the medicine. If there’s anything you don’t understand, please ask…

Travel’s become part and parcel of today’s lifestyle, foreign trips become more far-flung, stag and hen parties travel further, people often think nothing of hopping on a plane to see a rugby or football match.