Health Blog

There are days in your life you look forward too and others you’d rather avoid. Today is one of the latter. Events and anniversaries have an effect, especially if they’re ones you’re trying your hardest to avoid. Today is the…

As the colder months arrive, many of us catch a cold or flu and spend a few days feeling run down. But for older adults, these common winter illnesses can have more serious consequences. At The Health Dispensary in Neath,…

I’ve been reflecting on a month where we achieved the amazing accolade of “Independent Pharmacy of the Year 2017” pitched against remarkable businesses from across the UK. At a fabulous Celtic Manor event, we had to wait until after dinner…

We’ve acquired a new member of our extended family at The Health Dispensary and it’s raised one of the most important questions of what’s good for your pet to eat. Most of us are familiar with a huge range of…

At this time of year, many of us are thinking about travel and jetting off to warmer climates for a much-needed break. Whether you’re flying abroad or exploring closer to home, it pays to plan ahead — not just with…

Each year on 7th April, World Health Day marks the founding of the World Health Organization and focuses on a different public health theme. One of its most important topics in recent years has been depression — a condition that…

The Health Dispensary is all about health, happiness and “Feel Good Living”. However, there are times when these sentiments can feel a little raw. Today is one of them. For those that are mums, grandmas, daughters and sons we wish…

Having worked in and for the NHS for over 30 years there is a realisation that our system is based on illness rather than wellness. Often the term wellbeing is used here in the UK, but I like the term…

I think we generally get the fact that eating the right things is good for our body, help keep us the right weight, have plenty of energy and prevent disease, but here are FIVE recommendations for some foods to Feed…

Worried about nits? Head lice are very common in school-age children and can spread quickly through head-to-head contact. The good news is you can clear them effectively without harsh chemicals. Below we answer the questions local parents ask most —…