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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. 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.

  5. Reduce your risk of early death

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

  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. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. Mpox for low-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 low-risk contacts.

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