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Some of the more common causes of headaches include:
- stress
- drinking too much alcohol
- bad posture
- eyesight problems
- not eating regular meals
- not drinking enough (dehydration)
- taking too many painkillers

It's likely that your headache will last between 30 minutes and a couple of hours, and they are not usually a sign of something more serious. Headaches tend to go away on their own, and you can reduce your chances of getting them by:
- drinking plenty of water
- getting enough sleep
- reducing your stress levels

For more advice on headaches or if you are concerned about them, speak to your pharmacist

Are you still wearing a face mask?

We know that cases are on the rise in the UK, with many looking at the government to inform us if we are to go to "Plan B" for the winter... since face masks are an option for people to wear if they choose, we wondered if you are still wearing yours?

Wearing a face mask indoors has been voluntary in England for several months now and many have seen a marked decline in people choosing to wear a mask when in shops, restaurants and pubs.

Causes of indigestion include:

- Drinking alcohol
- Smoking
- Stress and anxiety
- Eating heavy meals or fatty foods
- Eating too fast

Indigestion is caused when the acid in your stomach irritates the stomach lining or your throat. It is most likely to give you a burning sensation with some mild pain.

Controlling mild indigestion can be done by eating healthily, quitting smoking, reducing your alcohol intake, and avoiding the foods which trigger your indigestion (these can vary for each person).

If your indigestion is happening regularly, or you have any concerns about how frequently you are feeling it, speak to your pharmacist or GP.

We know that we should be reducing our stress levels as much as possible in order to improve our physical and mental health, but how can we do it?

Stress is often brought on by the feeling of not having "enough" time to do all the things we want to do. Having better time management can help relieve the stress that these thoughts can bring.

Improving your time management can be achieved by following these simple tips:

- Figure out your achievable goals. Don't try to complete the impossible in 5 minutes. Work out what you could achieve and set a reasonable time limit to it.
- Make a to-do list. Have one simple list, whether it's in a diary or on your phone. Make a list of the achievable goals you have set yourself and remember to cross them off once completed.
- Take a break. Taking breaks when you feel overwhelmed is better for your mental wellbeing than struggling with the task. Grab a 5 minute break away from the task when it becomes too much
- Prioritise what is important. Don't sweat the trivial tasks, get what's important done for you. The less important tasks can wait.

Simple steps to improve your time management and reduce your stress levels