Everything you want to know about Foundayo

By: Rachel Airley

If you’ve been searching for information about the latest GLP-1 weight loss treatments, there is an exciting new development. Foundayo (orforglipron) has now been authorised in the UK as a once-daily oral GLP-1 medicine for weight management.  The tablets are now available for order. Until recently, the most familiar GLP-1 medicines for weight management — […]

Honey – Nature’s Golden Superfood

By: Rachel Airley

There are some foods that never go out of fashion, and honey is certainly one of them. Loved for thousands of years, honey has long been valued not only for its delicious taste but also for its place in traditional health and wellness. Whether drizzled over porridge, stirred into tea or enjoyed on warm toast, […]

Protecting Young People Against Meningitis B

By: Rachel Airley

Scout Moor Pharmacy, Edenfield, Bury, is pleased to be taking part in the new NHS Meningococcal B (MenB) Vaccination Service, helping protect young people against one of the most serious bacterial infections they may face. Meningococcal B disease can cause meningitis (infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord) and septicaemia (blood poisoning). […]

The Best Anti-Ageing Product Might Surprise You!

By: Rachel Airley

Here at Scout Moor Pharmacy, Edenfield, Bury we’ve been talking to lots of people heading off to some wonderfully exotic destinations through our travel clinic. But while many are preparing for adventures abroad, plenty of us are currently holidaying in Costa del Edenfield! With temperatures soaring across Edenfield, Ramsbottom, Rawtenstall and Bury, the sunglasses are […]

Atrial Fibrillation: Why It’s Important to Get Checked

By: Rachel Airley

Atrial fibrillation (often shortened to AF or AFib) is the most common type of irregular heart rhythm. It happens when the upper chambers of the heart (the atria) beat in a fast, chaotic, or irregular way. Instead of pumping blood smoothly and efficiently, the heart can feel like it’s fluttering or racing. At Scout Moor […]

How about a Back to School Autumn Reset?

By: Rachel Airley

September feels like a fresh start. With school routines back in full swing, many mums and grandparents find themselves cooking more for children and grandchildren.  The good news? The same nourishing foods that help kids stay focused in class also help us feel energised and in control.  Autumn makes it easier with apples, pears, and plums […]

Healthy Eating on Holiday: Travel Smart Without Missing Out

By: Rachel Airley

Holidays are for rest, fun, and food—but that doesn’t mean throwing your goals overboard! With a little intention, you can enjoy local flavours and return home feeling great. Here are some quick tips and destination-based ideas to help you stay on track: General Travel Tips: Start with an intention, not restriction: aim to feel good […]

Still Holding On to 1980s Diet Myths? It’s Time to Let Them Go

By: Rachel Airley

If you grew up in the 1980s or 1990s, your view of food and health was likely shaped by the low-fat diet craze. Fat was the enemy, margarine was “healthier” than butter, and fat-free snack foods were everywhere. Now, many of us from that generation are in midlife or menopause, and those old food messages […]

Why BMI is not the be-all and end-all in tracking weight loss

By: Rachel Airley

For decades, Body Mass Index (BMI) has been the go-to metric for assessing health and categorizing individuals as underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese. It’s simple, quick, and easy to calculate: just divide weight (in kilograms) by height squared (in meters). Face-to-face BMI checks continue to be an essential part of the strict regulations we […]

How we can keep our young people travel-safe

By: Rachel Airley

Summers approaching, so there’s one last push to get those exams out of the way and they’re off!  Here at Scout Moor Pharmacy Travel Clinic, Edenfield, Bury, we are passionate about supporting parents and youngsters as they embark on their great adventure.  Whether they’re taking a gap year, volunteering overseas, or just heading off on […]