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- Farm safety - risks and hazards
Farms can be dangerous places for workers and family members, but the risks can be reduced.
- Dementia - reducing your risk
Adopting a 'brain healthy' lifestyle may reduce your risk of dementia in later life.
- 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.
- Reduce your risk of early death
You can dramatically reduce your risk of early death by making a few simple lifestyle changes.
- 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.
- Stroke risk and prevention
Everyone can reduce their risk of having a stroke by making a few simple lifestyle changes.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Heart disease - know your risk
Risk factors for heart disease include smoking, diabetes, obesity, family history and age.