Check up
Our roundup of health news, advice and products for the holiday season
Stay well on holiday
Holidays are precious, so you don't want waste your time away being ill. For help with keeping the whole family well, head to your local Tesco Pharmacy and chat with a member of their team before you travel – get advice on everything from vaccinations and malaria tablets, to what to include in a holiday first-aid kit. If you take regular medication, the pharmacist can tell you if it could be affected by hot weather, if you need to be aware of possible side effects in the sun, and how to store treatments correctly. You can
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Scholl flight socks, £9·99; Tesco Family First Aid Kit (includes plasters and non-adhesive bandage), £7·99; Tesco Foam Earplugs, £1·50/pack of 6 pairs
also use the Repeat Prescription Collection service. The team is happy to offer advice (such as keep vital medication in your hand luggage) along with the medicines and, with more than 240 stores in the UK and more opening all the time, there's bound to be one near you.
Travel checklist
- Anti-diarrhoea tablets*
- Antihistamine for bites and stings*
- Antiseptic cream*
- Car sickness pills*
- Earplugs
- Flight socks
- Heartburn and indigestion remedies*
- Insect repellant*
- Painkillers plus paracetemol for young children*
- Plasters and non-adhesive bandages
- Rehydration sachets*
- Suncream and aftersun
- Round ended scissors
*Always read the label/leaflet for correct dose
Mind your moles
Keeping an eye on your moles just got easier – the Mole Check service is now available from only £25 in selected Tesco Pharmacy stores nationwide.
Run in association with the experts at Screen4Life, the service uses the latest skin-imaging technology to help detect any signs of skin cancer. The process is painless and you get the results straight away. To book an appointment, call 0800 988 6653 or visit www.tesco.com/health.
Brain gains
A therapy has been introduced to the UK to help those with learning difficulties such as dyslexia and ADD. The 'Raviv Method' is a neuro-cognitive technique used in schools in Israel. The theory is that a series of repetitive exercises, breathing effectively and relaxation techniques can help stimulate the brain, leading to improvements in writing, reading, memory and concentration. Visit www.thelearningsociety.com.
Pharmacy help online
The new-look Tesco Pharmacy website has useful information on general health, as well as details of the services available – visit www.tesco.com/health.
Do also look out for our online Healthy Living supplement with all the latest tips and advice on wellbeing for you and your family.
Preventative measures
Lynda Bellingham and GMTV's Fiona Phillips are two of the famous names supporting Dementia Awareness Week (6-12 July), organised by the Alzheimer's Society. The aim is to show how to reduce the risk of dementia by following a healthy diet and keeping active. For details visit www.alzheimers.org.uk.