A-Z of health information

Essential tremor causes involuntary shaking or trembling of particular parts of the body, usually the head and hands, but it is not Parkinson's disease.

Unlike a bee, which can only sting once (and leaves the stinger behind in the skin), the European wasp can sting repeatedly.

In an emergency, it is recommended that all infants and their carers evacuate early or immediately when advised by emergency services.

Sexual health month brings the community together to highlight the importance of getting regular sexual health checks, STI testing and preventing illness through safer sex practices (such as condoms).

Hypersomnia means excessive sleepiness - it can have a number of different causes.

There are lots of everyday activities that provide an opportunity to be active and provide health benefits.

You need to drink enough and regularly to keep hydrated during exercise.

Research shows that people who exercise regularly have better mental health and emotional wellbeing, and lower rates of mental illness.

If you can talk but not sing, you?re exercising at the right intensity.

An exercise physiologist is a healthcare professional who gives people information and advice about exercise to help them manage and prevent injuries and chronic conditions.