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Christmas shopping hurts all of our bank balances, but what about causing long-term injuries to your body? Here we have a few tips for you to put in place to avoid injury during this festive period.

There is no denying that alcohol consumption inevitably increases during the month of December, it’s a month of socialising and relaxing following a year of hard work. However, it’s important to drink in moderation and to be aware of the effects alcohol has on your body. Your mind may be thinking ‘just one more won’t hurt’ but your body will be saying something completely different.

Have you found yourself waking up with a sore throat, congestion or the dreaded flu? Unfortunately it’s that time of the year again! Here are a few ways to help protect your body against the long winter season ahead.

Alcohol Awareness Week is a chance for the UK to get thinking about drinking. This year the theme is Alcohol and me, running from 11-17 November 2019. We've listed some benefits of blocking out the booze.

On Thursday 17 October, a team of Spire Harpenden staff and consultants, along with their friends and family took on the Run the Night 10k challenge through London Docklands to raise vital funds for Crohn’s and Colitis UK.

November brings us ‘Movember’, a month to discuss men’s health. We spoke with Consultant Urologist, Mr Jacques Roux, about the importance of self-examination.

For World Osteoporosis Day, Dr Muhammad Nisar speaks with us regarding the condition which is known as a silent killer.

If you have painful and swollen joint/s, please don’t assume it’s just wear and tear. It could be, however you may have inflammation related arthritis which is an emergency and needs immediate rheumatologist attention.

“Be aware of your body.  Even the slightest change may be signalling something. Early treatment is so important when it comes to treatment results, so don’t delay in visiting your GP"

“It is so important to understand what is normal for you, and recognise any changes to your breasts. Make time to carry out checks and make sure you do it on a regular basis.  I did and I firmly believe it saved my life.”