The process of atherosclerosis can start at a young age and no one is exempt. Atherosclerosis occurs when the endothelial lining of artery walls becomes narrower because of atheroma.

Everything nurses should know about managing asthma during pregnancy

How nurses can advise women with this common, but often misunderstood, condition

Key learning points: A woman’s journey to a diagnosis of ovarian cancer is often a difficult one Treatment and the heavy symptom burden are hard to endure and women experience significant levels of psychological distress, with an impact on their family too Primary care nurses have a role to play in providing psychological support throughout…
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Key learning points: Nurses don’t always have a structured approach in promoting exercise Simply talking to patients can make them more aware of their health behaviour Motivational interviewing has proven successful in encouraging exercise The rising prevalence of obesity and preventable chronic disease has led to global concern about physical inactivity. There is increasing attention…
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Key learning points We need the right ratio of “good” and “bad” cholesterol in our diets There are a complex mix of factors that contribute towards cholesterol risk Nurses should empower patients to take responsibility and control of their own health Most people probably assume that cholesterol is all bad. But actually, cholesterol plays a…
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Combined HRT triples the risk of breast cancer, according to a new study in the British Journal of Cancer

Osteoporosis is a silent disease where bones become fragile due to loss of tissue. It leads to low-trauma or fragility fractures that can cause pain, disability and premature death. Some 50% of women over the age of 50 experience a fracture mainly as a result of osteoporosis

Eating disorders (EDs) are very debilitating, but understanding of them is still poor – both in the general population and, more worryingly, the medical profession

Some women don’t seek treatment as soon as possible, but rather only have discuss incontinence after “putting up with it for such a long time”.