Longeva Journal
Clinical topics explained in plain English by a pharmacist-led team. Short pieces, sourced and dated.
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7 Autumn Health Checks to Prepare for Winter: Your October Health Reset
Prepare for winter with Longeva Wellness. From flu vaccination and vitamin D to weight management, skin health and travel vaccinations, discover seven health checks worth making this autumn.
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GLP-1 Face: Online Weight Loss Can See Your Data. At Longeva, We See You.
Lost weight with Mounjaro or GLP-1 treatment and noticed facial or skin changes? Understand what people mean by “GLP-1 face”, why it is not a diagnosis, and why...
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Workplace Flu Vaccinations in Greater Manchester: A Guide for Employers
A practical guide for Greater Manchester employers considering private workplace flu vaccination for the 2026/27 flu season, including planning, workforce access and how to enquire.
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Hepatitis B Vaccination for Dental Students, Nurses and Apprentices
Starting dental school, dental nursing or an apprenticeship? Learn why Hepatitis B vaccination may be required, when to start, what evidence your course or employer may ask for,...
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GLP-1 Weight-Loss Treatment and Previous Dermal Filler: What We’ve Seen in Clinical Practice
We have encountered patients with delayed reactions at previous dermal filler sites while GLP-1/GIP treatment formed part of their medical history. Here we examine what we have seen,...
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Alcohol & Mental Health: Understanding the Connection
Alcohol can affect mood, anxiety, sleep and judgement. Learn why using alcohol to cope can become unhelpful and when to seek medical or mental health support.
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Workplace Stress & Mental Health: When Pressure Becomes Too Much
Work pressure can affect sleep, mood and health. Learn warning signs, practical steps, workplace support options and when to seek professional mental health help.
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Health Anxiety: When Worry About Your Health Takes Over
Health anxiety can involve persistent worry about illness, repeated checking and reassurance seeking. Learn when to seek support and how NHS Talking Therapies can help.
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Panic Attacks: Symptoms, What to Do and When to Seek Help
Understand common panic attack symptoms, what may help during an episode, when recurring panic needs support and why new physical symptoms may need medical assessment.
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Bereavement & Grief: When You May Need Extra Support
Grief affects people differently. Learn about common experiences after a bereavement, when extra support may help and where to find NHS and Greater Manchester support.
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Mental Health Support in Rochdale & Greater Manchester: Where to Get Help
A practical reference guide to mental health support in Rochdale and Greater Manchester, including urgent NHS help, talking therapies, local services and bereavement support.
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Where to Get Urgent Mental Health Help in England
A clear reference guide to urgent mental health help in England, including 999, A&E, NHS 111, NHS Talking Therapies and Samaritans.