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  • Pacemaker implantation - FAQs

    You'll usually be able to go home on the same day or the day after having a pacemaker fitted. Find out more about recovering after a pacemaker implantation.

  • Osteoporosis - Living with

    Having osteoporosis doesn't mean you'll definitely have a fracture. There are measures you can take to reduce your risk of a fall or break.

  • Obesity - Causes

    Read about the main cause of obesity – eating too much and moving too little. Genetics, underlying health conditions and taking certain medications can also contribute to weight gain.

  • Lung cancer - Prevention

    If you smoke, the best way to prevent lung cancer and other serious conditions is to stop smoking as soon as possible.

  • Chronic kidney disease - Prevention

    Read about what you can do to reduce your risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD).

  • Recovering from a heart attack

    Find out about recovering from a heart attack.

  • Gestational diabetes - Treatment

    Find out how gestational diabetes is managed, including what you can do to control your blood sugar level and what medicine may be needed.

  • Gangrene - Prevention

    Find out how to lower your risk of developing gangrene including foot care advice, which is very important if you have diabetes, not smoking, eating healthily and exercising regularly.

  • Fibromyalgia - Self-help

    If you have fibromyalgia, there are several ways to change your lifestyle to help relieve your symptoms and make your condition easier to live with.

  • Coronary heart disease - Causes

    Find out what causes coronary heart disease (CHD). It's usually caused by a build-up of fatty deposits on the walls of the arteries around the heart (coronary arteries).