Essential Tips for Surviving a Heat Wave

Essential Tips for Surviving a Heat Wave

Hot summer days can be lovely, providing you have the opportunity to enjoy them and are able to cool down and remain well hydrated. Heat exhaustion can come on suddenly following exposure to the sun and can have serious consequences especially for children and babies....
Top tips for safe skiing and first aid advice if things go wrong

Top tips for safe skiing and first aid advice if things go wrong

Top Tips for Safe Skiing Whether you are a seasoned skier or an absolute beginner, getting out on the white stuff can be exhilarating and fun for all the family. Being fully prepared and familiarising yourself with the correct kit before you hit the slopes can make...
Head Injuries: When are they Serious?

Head Injuries: When are they Serious?

Head injuries in sport continue to be a major concern. This concern has led the Scottish Football Association to announce that they are set to introduce a ban on children under the age of 12 heading the ball in training sessions. The ban has resulted from research...
The Latest Head Injury Advice for Football and Rugby

The Latest Head Injury Advice for Football and Rugby

There has been ongoing debate as to whether repeated impact to the head, such as when heading the ball in football, can contribute to serious brain injury and dementia in later life. There have been continuous calls for professionals to investigate the cause and...
New pitch-side saliva test to immediately diagnose concussion

New pitch-side saliva test to immediately diagnose concussion

  We have all witnessed the inevitable clash of heads during a rugby match and the dilemma of the coach and match officials to make the right call. This uncertainty is compounded by the player, pumped full of match adrenaline, desperately trying to hide the...