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‘if positive psychology teaches us anything, it is that all of us are mixture of strengths and weaknesses. No one has it all, and no one lacks it all’   Christopher Peterson Positive psychology is a new, and particularly increasingly…

Taking prescription medicines correctly is essential for managing health conditions and improving overall well-being. However, it can sometimes be challenging to understand how to get the most out of these medications. Whether you’re dealing with a chronic illness, managing temporary…

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.

We love the idea that laughter can make you feel better and at The Health Dispensary we certainly appreciate doing a serious job with a lot of fun and laughter. It certainly makes the day go quickly and we think…

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…