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Advice if you inject drugs
What you should know if you are an injecting drug user, including advice about drug injection and avoiding overdose.
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Ultrasound scan
An ultrasound scan, sometimes called a sonogram, is a procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to create an image of part of the inside of the body. Find out more about what an ultrasound scan is used for and what happens during one.
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Realistic Medicine
NHS Scotland has a realistic medicine approach which puts you at the centre of decisions about your care. Find out what realistic medicine is and how it affects you.
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Volunteering with the NHS
Around 8,000 people give their time and commitment to volunteer for the NHS in Scotland. Get information on the benefits of volunteering and how to become a volunteer with the NHS.
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Warm-up and cool-down
Warming up before exercise prepares your body for the activity, whilst a cool down helps to begin the recovery process. Learn about what you can do to warm-up and and cool-down before and after exercise.
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Pain and injuries after exercise
Information on the pain you may feel after exercise, including Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS).
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Exercising as you get older
It's never too late to start getting physically active. Find some exercises you can do as you get older and what benefits these activities can bring.
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Exercises for adults and children
Being physically active brings many health benefits to both adults and children. Find out ways you can stay active together.
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Staying motivated to exercise
Choosing to be more active will benefit your overall health, but once you start it's important to keep it up. Get advice and different tips that you can use to help you stay motivated to exercise.
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Types of exercise
To improve your health you should aim to do both aerobic and strength exercises. There are many ways these activities can be incorporated into your routine.