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www.oldanchorsurgery.co.uk 15th May 2008

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Kindness award for staff

Three Old Anchor staff have been given a Community Kindness Award by BIFOHH

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Extended hours survey

Government to make surgeries open for longer

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Measles

The measles virus is highly infectious. However immunisation can prevent it.

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Bites and Stings

Insects are everywhere! They can bite at any time of the day but bites are more likely to occur in the evening so lots of repellant is needed after sunset.

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Glue ear

This is a very common condition usually in children, although some adults have been known to have glue ear.

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Colds

Even in the 21st Century there is no magic cure for colds. Antibiotics do not work on viruses. There are hundreds of cold viruses, that is why we can catch a cold frequently.

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Gastroenteritis

Gastroenteritis describes a group of diseases affecting the stomach or part of the intestine.

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Appointment lengths

The length of a standard doctors appointment is 10 minutes. Please advise the receptionist if you require more than 10 minutes with the doctor.

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Travel vaccinations

It is essential that you book an appointment to see the nurse at least 6 weeks before your departure date.

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Weight loss

The risks of being overweight are many, ranging from painful feet and knees to coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer. The vast majority of people who are overweight would like to weigh less, but we know that instead of the incidence of overweight and obesity decreasing, it is in fact increasing.

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Healthy heart

It is well recognised and accepted that there are many 'risk factors' for heart disease, many of which are lifestyle risk factors.

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Osteoporosis and diet

Bone is a complicated structure consisting of minerals, vitamins and protein. The main mineral is calcium. There is over 1Kg of calcium present in the body, but 99% of this is found in the bones.

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Healthy eating

Healthy Eating is all about getting the balance right. That is, the balance between all the different nutrients that exist in food and drinks.

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Healthy bowels

Today, cancer of the bowel is responsible for thousands of premature deaths a year. The role of diet in maintaining healthy bowels is indisputable and every year, it appears that more and more is understood about the development of disease in the lower end of the gut.

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