
The Basics of Child Development
“Child development refers to the sequence of physical, language, thought and emotional changes that occur in a child from birth

“Child development refers to the sequence of physical, language, thought and emotional changes that occur in a child from birth

Do we need vitamins? Yes. But do we need vitamin supplements? That depends. Most people can actually get all the vitamins they need

Acne, or acne vulgaris, is something that most people experience at some point in their lives. But despite it being so

So, you’ve decided that your pharmacy chain or pharmacy buying group needs its own app? Maybe you want it to

In this pandemic, we’ve all become more and more aware of what services are available online. One of these is

As England is gradually easing out of lockdown, a new Lateral Flow Distribution Service has been announced. This will enable

In England, most adults are required to pay for their prescriptions. This doesn’t however apply to everyone in the UK, so

Stress… We all experience some levels of it (fairly high levels across the nation over the last year, right?) And

With the ongoing pandemic, and subsequent lockdowns, many of our children’s mental health has been struggling significantly. Some are aware

Statistics have shown that 1 in 2 of us will develop some form of cancer in our lifetime. While that is

So many of us rely on repeat prescriptions and it can become quite confusing when you start, or when the number of

Every year, millions of people take part in Dry January. This is when you completely give up alcohol for a

This year, we’ve put more of a focus on ensuring that our readers are receiving regular important information about how

Most of us have seen adverts, posters and articles about getting a flu vaccine around this time every single year.

There are two main reasons most of us get our eyes checked: 1. We can’t see properly, 2. Our eyes

Do we really need to exercise? Let’s just get this out the way – having to exercise is frustrating. It’s fine if

According to the NHS, there are over 850,000 people in the UK with dementia, with the condition affecting 1 in 6

To have the best chance at preventing suicide we need to be able to identify the warning signs that someone

It’s important for all adults to know what their blood pressure numbers are. High blood pressure, otherwise known as hypertension, is

In the UK, there are over 6000 people currently waiting for an organ. Sadly someone dies on that waiting list

STIs and STDs are common conditions transmitted through sex-related activities. While it’s a topic that can be uncomfortable for some

World Hepatitis Day is observed on 28th July each year, endorsed by the World Health Organisation. It aims to raise awareness of

Last year, Inclusive Boards released a report that detailed that “women make up only 13% of Board and executive positions within the

It’s surprisingly essential for the everyday person to understand antibiotics. Not only for the safety of yourself and your loved

Sleep can be a really frustrating necessity for those of us that struggle with it. It can feel like whether

Men’s Health Week, led by the Men’s Health Forum, is dedicated to raising awareness about health issues that affect men disproportionately. The aim

Cervical Screening Awareness Week aims to increase the number of women in the UK attending their screening appointments. According to Jo’s Cervical

Every year, the world celebrates World Blood Donor Day on the 14th of June. The aim of the day is

What Are OTCs? Over the counter medicines, or OTCs, are medicines that you can of course order over the counter.

Who We Are Healthera is made up of an international team of 12 nationalities. Based in Cambridge, where Healthera was

Today marks World Health Day, where we raise awareness of a specific theme set by the World Health Organisation. This

At Healthera, our thoughts are with those fighting COVID-19, and the front line health workers who are working around the

Community pharmacies are often the first point of contact for those with health-related concerns or simply in need of information

Strong Community We have a strong community of forward-thinking UK pharmacies. This year, we saw exponential growth in our pharmacy base and we

Resounding Success On October 6th and 7th, Healthera had one of the greatest Pharmacy Shows ever. We were able to

Benefits of the Sun The Sun supports life on Earth in its very essence, and is also the source of

The NHS is an organisation where workers feel a great sense of pride in helping provide affordable healthcare services across

As our world increasingly revolves around rapid growth, new technologies find their way into the fields of healthcare. This shifting

When caring for loved ones, we expect nothing in return. However, this Carers Week, let’s be thankful for the carers

When we started Healthera, it was conceived with the vision of creating a brand of digital healthcare accessible to everyone.
Nowadays, it’s all too easy to live a sedentary life. We are relying increasingly on technology while giving far less weight to

May is Action on Stroke month and we are committed to doing our bit to Make May Purple. If you

Many people would agree that technology can be addictive. And while we don’t advocate people spending vast amounts of time

What does it mean for pharmacies? We often get asked by our pharmacy customers for our views on the NHS

Stress is something we all encounter from time to time – it’s inevitable. But how we deal with it is

The 1st – 7th of April is autism awareness week. And in an effort to help develop understanding, we have

March is ovarian cancer awareness month and Healthera is committed to helping spread the word. Not only is it vital for people

According to Public Health England, by the time children are ten years old they have exceeded the maximum sugar intake of an

Drinking water seems obvious doesn’t it? Like breathing or sleeping, it’s just something we do when we’re thirsty, and we

Eating Disorders Awareness Week is a week of activity and fundraising seeking to raise awareness, putting stories in the spotlight, and
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