Are those first few days on the slopes usually rather uncomfortable ones with aching thighs and muscles over the following mornings? Is getting fit for the ski season something that you aim to do every year but you just run out of time? If you…
“Duck fleas” – the Lake Leman pest Dr Michelle talks us through these pesky parasites and shares precautions to take when swimming to help avoid problems.
Swiss snake bites – what to do if you are bitten There are two poisonous snakes in Switzerland – the Asp Viper and the Common Adder. Between 10 and 20 people are bitten by one of these snakes each year. Dr Michelle talks to us…
What is the significance of those five red circles? And why are we talking about it? This is the ‘Chain of Survival’ – created by Mary Newman, president of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, who published this concept in the Journal of Emergency Medical Services…
Are you amongst the 15-20% of the Swiss population who suffer from hay fever? Take a listen to Dr Michelle talking about this seasonal problem.
Dr Michelle Wright talks about the HPV vaccine and how it can help to prevent cervical cancer.
Dr Michelle explains all about seizures, what causes them and their First Aid.
Dr Michelle talks about chickenpox including chickenpox parties, getting chickenpox as an adult and more.
I have worked for many years in the world of family medicine as a General Practitioner, looking after all members of the family including teenagers and, of course, their mums and dads. Parents come to see me, worrying about their children’s health, safety and happiness,…
How many of you are squirming a bit just from reading the title of this article? Be assured that it is quite normal to feel awkward and embarrassed when it comes to talking to your kids about growing up, how their bodies are changing, and…