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  1. Farm safety - risks and hazards

    Farms can be dangerous places for workers and family members, but the risks can be reduced.

  2. Dementia - reducing your risk

    Adopting a 'brain healthy' lifestyle may reduce your risk of dementia in later life.

  3. Complementary medicines - the risks of buying online

    Purchasing complementary medicines online can seem attractive. Countless sites on the Internet offer a range of treatments, usually at very cheap prices. However, using products bought from online sites can be risky. Watch out for scams or quackery and don't self-diagnose or self-medicate. Always seek advice from your doctor.

  4. Reduce your risk of early death

    You can dramatically reduce your risk of early death by making a few simple lifestyle changes.

  5. Healthcare decision-making – options, benefits and risks

    Ask a doctor and research health information when making a health decision. This will include the cost, timing and regularity of medical treatment.

  6. Stroke risk and prevention

    Everyone can reduce their risk of having a stroke by making a few simple lifestyle changes.

  7. Skin cancer - risk factors

    The major cause of skin cancer is over exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun or other sources, such as solariums.

  8. Diet and heart disease risk

    A diet low in saturated fats and high in fibre and plant food can substantially reduce your risk of developing heart disease.

  9. Mpox for high-risk contacts

    Information and advice for people who have come into contact with a case of mpox and have been identified by the Department of Health as high-risk contacts.

  10. Heart disease - know your risk

    Risk factors for heart disease include smoking, diabetes, obesity, family history and age.

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