In this increasingly digital age, it is more important than ever to provide digital solutions for the people companies serve. The public’s expectations when it comes to obtaining products and...
World HIV Day is an annual event to raise awareness about HIV and Aids but also to highlight and focus on the excellent work that has been done so far...
Preventative Health Check-ups have many benefits including supporting good health and spot problems early on before they become significant. If you are interested in a health check in Morden then...
Smoking can seriously damage your health and lead to illnesses and conditions which can be life limiting and life threatening. Fortunately, there is plenty of help available if you want...
Quitting smoking is one of the best decisions you can make for your health and lifestyle but quitting smoking isn’t always easy. Fortunately, there is plenty of help and support...
The flu shot is given free on the NHS for those aged over 50 and people who have certain health conditions or who are more likely to get infections. If...
Just the sheer number of weight management plans, schemes and different diets is testament to the accepted wisdom that losing weight is not always very easy. If it were then,...
Well, COVID-19 is something we all seem to be used to now. Whilst rules are getting more simple to live in the UK, travel may be more complicated. Having your...
You don’t need to feel unwell to go to the doctor. Regular health check ups are a very important part of staying on top of your health and keeping in...
Quitting smoking can be a challenge no matter how long you have been smoking. It is statistically proven that a person who seeks support has a much better chance of...
Flu season comes around every year. The past few years have seen low numbers of flu cases due to lockdown and other COVID measures which have, in turn, dramatically decreased...
Weight management and maintenance can be a minefield. It can be difficult to decide how to cut through all the noise on the internet about diets. Professionals, natural critics of...
Are you the type of guy that only goes to the GP when something actually feels wrong? This is probably not the best way to go. Taking a more preventative...
The Flu is not fun to experience. You can experience all sorts of symptoms that may even be similar to COVID symptoms. You should have the flu vaccine to decrease...
STI testing is an important part of positive sexual health. Whilst positive sexual health encompasses a number of points of health including good communication, freedom from coercion and abuse, and...
Weight management is an important part of enjoying a long, active life full of vitality. You do not have to be overweight or underweight in order to make a conscious...
Quitting smoking is the single best step you can take to improve your health. Your body will experience the most health improvements within hours of your quitting and within days,...
By now we are all used to the idea of having to have COVID-19 tests. Surely, with the current level of information and exposure you know what an LFT test...
Quitting smoking is the single best thing you can do to improve your health. Here are 8 top reasons to quit smoking right now: Decrease your risk of cancer - Quitting...
The Flu and COVID-19 are both illnesses that can give you a fever, chills and can lead to severe respiratory illness. There are vaccines for both, but do you need...
When you think of sexual health, you may think of STI’s (sexually transmitted infections) and birth control. Sexual health is much more than that! It’s emotional health, safety, understanding yourself,...
Weight loss at any age can be a challenge. We’ve all done that “crash” diet to get into that special dress for that special occasion, but the older we get,...
COVID testing kits are now widely available, and the type you need will depend on what you’re trying to do. In the U.K., in order for people to return to...
Quitting smoking can be an exceedingly difficult undertaking. Many people will attempt to quit each year only to wind up smoking again. Here are some tips for resisting tobacco cravings...
The flu is a serious illness. Whilst some folks confuse the common cold with the flu, the flu is much more severe and even life-threatening, particularly for young children and...
Intimacy is timeless. Contrary to popular views on sexuality, older folks can and do engage in sex regularly. Seniors can enjoy a healthy and satisfying sexual life as much as...
Managing your weight after age 50 is a struggle for many people, and for a variety of reasons. First of all, your metabolism drops noticeably after age 50, and makes...
In today’s day and age, you are likely familiar with what a PCR test is by now and that it is needed in order to confirm an active Covid diagnosis....
Stoptober is an annual month-long awareness that challenges smokers to stop smoking for the month of October. Stoptober began ten years ago in 2012 and has seen 2.3 million people...
There is a rumour going around Instagram and other social media sites that The World Health Organisation has confirmed that the PCR test is flawed and all tests with a...
Every season we all see adverts urging us to get the flu shot. We know it’s important and it helps keep us healthy but do we really understand why we...
Sexual Health involves quite a bit more than checking to see whether you are free from STI’s (sexually transmitted infections). Whilst being clean and free from Sexually Transmitted Infections is...
Weight management is an important part of staying healthy and can be a challenge no matter your size or shape, genetics, or age. It is one part of a strategy...
What is the flu? The flu is an infectious respiratory illness that you can catch all year round. Even so, there are some times of the year considered the flu “season”...
If you are thinking about quitting smoking, that is a great first step. Quitting smoking can be a huge challenge for even the most committed individual. Everyone that tries to...
These days, COVID tests and procedures have become a routine part of life. That said, it does seem that requirements are ever changing and can be confusing. No matter your...
Maintaining a healthy weight can be a challenge as we age. Typically most gain 2-3 pounds per year, even if you are being careful. After age 40 your tried and...
Quitting smoking is one of the best ways to improve your health overall. Along with other measures to improve health such as weight management and exercise, quitting smoking will give...
Sometimes intimacy can lead to an unforeseen accident. This can be anything from failed contraception (broken condom), being swept away in the moment where contraception is not used, or not...
Good sexual health is a great deal more than being free from STI’s. Sexual health encompasses having both a respectful and positive approach to both sexual relationships and sexuality. This...
Now that it is cold and flu season, you should book your flu vaccine if you have not done so already. The flu vaccine is the best way to protect...
Weight management is important to engage in whether or not you have issues with your weight. Weight management programmes shine a light upon your overall health situation, including your physical...
When you hit the big 4-0, it’s a good time to take stock of your physical health and schedule a health MOT. By the age of 40, even if you’ve...
Smoking can lead to many diseases and disabilities. It harms nearly every organ of the body and is the main cause of preventable illness and premature death in the UK....
The annual flu vaccine is one of the most safe and effective vaccines that protects people at risk of becoming seriously ill from the flu. Whilst many people may experience...
When you think of “good health”, do you think about fitness & nutrition? Sexual health is equally as important and an integral part of living your best life. Making your...
Weight loss management is one of the most important challenges you can take on in your life. Appropriate body weight is an important factor to maintaining good health and living...
PCR test, Antigen Test, Antibody Test: You’ve probably heard all kinds of names talked about when speaking of COVID-19 tests now. Well, Pearl Chemist Group has the low-down and we...
Have you been feeling under the weather? Are you laid flat out in bed, or just feeling rough but able to cope? Do you feel like one more step worse...
Sexual health is something that might be embarrassing to talk about openly or consider, but it serves a very important role in our lives. Sexual health involves every part of...
Now that travel is opening up again, you may be considering what your long awaited holiday plans will look like. You may be required to travel for work on a...
As the weather gets warmer, our motivation often increases to lose weight and get in better shape. When achieved, weight loss can only contribute to better health but also higher...
COVID-19 has interfered with travel significantly in the past year and a half. Countries all over the world have restrictions concerning travellers entering their countries, and UK travellers are no...
It has been over a year since the Covid-19 pandemic started and most countries have now instituted some form of management by testing. There are essentially three main types of...
After this past year, we may all be carrying around a few extra unwanted pounds. Some of that weight might be visceral fat - or belly fat - which lies...
Sexual health is important to maintain at any age. Whether you are just starting out in your sexual health journey or are in the golden years of sexual health, there...
When we quit smoking it seems like we will never stop craving cigarettes. Usually, that craving is the first and strongest sign of withdrawal but will fade the longer a...
If you are a smoker, you may feel discouraged at the thought of quitting. You may continue to smoke because you feel you have already damaged your body beyond repair....
Finding the right motivation to lose weight is never easy, especially in the winter months when a glass of wine or a sweet treat is a far more tempting prospect...
In addition to looking good, the importance of maintaining a healthy weight extends to physical and mental health. Healthy weight lowers the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and high...
As the COVID vaccine program is increasingly more successful here in the UK, it remains important to be vigilant about not catching flu. Flu can be very serious, even requiring...
In these unprecedented times, it’s important to have regular COVID-19 tests to help prevent the spread of disease. As life returns to a sense of normality, there are different types...
As the UK eases restrictions, there will be vaccination and testing requirements going forward. In the UK, there is talk of the vaccine passport, the EU a digital green certificate,...
Polymerase Chain Reaction or PCR is one of the two types of testing on offer for Covid-19 – the other is antibody testing. Understanding the two types of test currently...
It is really hard to quit smoking single-handedly without structured help, either physical or mental. Stop smoking services have a range of support options which Pearl Chemist can suggest to...
The most important element of getting travel vaccines is planning ahead, so you have time to take advice on the vaccines you may need and also allow for sufficient time...
Flu is a seasonal illness and the flu vaccine is an annual injection, as each year the prevailing flu strains change and the vaccine is adjusted to reflect this. This...
As the old saying goes, prevention is definitely better than cure and understanding sexual health is certainly the key to staying safe from Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), also called STIs,...
In a country that is relatively free of serious diseases, it is easy to be brazen about having vaccinations before you travel abroad, but not all parts of the world...
The general rule is that it is best to avoid travelling to countries which may require you to have a vaccination whilst you are pregnant. Travel vaccinations when pregnant are...
Sexual health clinics provide a range of services including sexual health tests, which most people know about, but they also provide many other sexual health services which might not be...
Smoking is one of the biggest causes of illness and death in the UK. Each year, around 80,000 people die from smoking-related diseases with many more suffering with conditions caused...
Regular check ups are a great way to improve your health and reduce the risk of disease, plus, they can sometimes spot early trends or developments and help head off...
Travelling abroad requires preparation and organisation particularly as the UK prepares to leave the EU. Experienced travellers will have an essential list of useful travel accessories which they wouldn’t be...
If you are travelling abroad then a travel clinic can provide specific and relevant up-to-the-minute guidance on which diseases you should protect against based on your choice of destination. Pearl...
Good sexual health has an impact far be yond physical wellbeing; it influences the mind and spirit as healthy sexual relations and confidence in sexuality are interlinked with positive mental...
Emergency contraception is contraception which occurs after unprotected sex has taken place or when protected sex has happened and there has been a problem. If you are looking for an...
Because of the Coronavirus pandemic, the flu shot in 2020 was more important than ever. The UK government has extended the free vaccine to millions more people in what has...
During the early part of the Coronavirus pandemic, there was evidence to suggest that people did not source health services in the same way as they had done before the...
New data from Public Health England suggests that people infected with both Covid-19 and flu between January and April were more at risk of serious illness and death. The risk...
Children don’t seem to suffer from flu in the same way adults do but they are much more likely to catch and spread influenza. They will have large volumes of...
With all the focus on Covid-19, it is easy to overlook seasonal flu although the government is encouraging everyone to have a flu vaccination this year and has extended the...
Emergency contraception is contraception which is implemented after sexual intercourse has taken place where there is either a risk or a certainty that contraception has failed or the sex was...
There is an increasing body of evidence to suggest that passive smoking can increase the risk of nasal sinus cancer, throat cancer, larynx cancer and breast cancer. It is also...
Contraceptive pills for women are one of the most reliable and best methods of birth control. Even if you are not on the pill and are using other forms of...
The global Coronavirus pandemic has highlighted how being in the best physical shape possible will make it easier to fight off Covid-19 should you contract the illness. The message from...
Good sexual health is all about being aware and getting tested. Getting tested for STDs – Sexually Transmitted Diseases – isn’t about shame or stigma and embarrassment, it is about...
A Medicines User Review is a free NHS service offered by many pharmacies including Pearl Chemist Group. Our Medicines User Review service offers a private consultation where we can meet...
The younger someone is when they start smoking, the more damage their body will endure later on in life. Smoking is a problem at any age with serious health implications...
Your pharmacist doesn’t just prescribe your medication but can help manage it as well with our online dispensing service. Did you know that Pearl Chemist Group can also help organise...
There are times when medicines are required in an emergency and the usual prescriber might not be the best available route or it may not be possible for them to...
World Contraception Day takes place on the 26th of September every year and centers around achieving a vision where every pregnancy is wanted. Launched in 2007, World Contraception Day’s mission...
Repeat prescription services have revolutionised the health sector saving money and time for prescribers and making it much easier for patients to organise their long-term medication requirements. It’s such a...
If you want to maintain your health then quit smoking, as this is one of the best and most immediate ways to improve your daily life. Smoking has a direct...
Regular health check ups are a great way to discuss any niggling health concerns and head off health issues before they become serious. Rather than wait for problems to manifest...
The moniker STI stands for Sexually Transmitted Infections and is sometimes also referred to as STD or Sexually Transmitted Diseases – these are one and the same thing. Pearl Chemist...
It is one of the pharmacist’s most frequently asked questions, how long before my travel do I need vaccinations? There is no one simple answer to this question because each...
Giving up something is always going to be the hard at the start, not that it doesn’t have its moments later on; sometimes with diets, it is easy to be...
It’s easy to forget about other illness in the current Covid-19 pandemic but within six months, the winter flu season will be here. Combined with the Coronavirus, this could prove...
With elderly people particularly vulnerable to Coronavirus, it makes extra special sense to take good care of their health and this can include preventative health checks and screening. Pearl Chemist...
