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What to do if someone is choking - first aid advice from St John Ambulance
Would you know what to do if you saw someone choking and struggling to breathe? According to St John Ambulance, one in three people in the UK don’t realise that failing to act in the first few minutes of a choking emergency could cost a life. That’s why the charity is aiming to teach 500,000 people life-saving first aid skills, giving more people the confidence to act quickly and potentially save a life during one of the most common everyday emergencies.

Heartburn at night: how to improve sleep quality with heartburn
1 in 10 of us are affected by heartburn every day, and it can be particularly bad at night. If heartburn frequently keeps you from getting a good night's sleep, medicines and adjustments to your evening routine may ease your discomfort. If this doesn't fully cure your heartburn at night, you should ask your doctor to investigate the underlying cause.
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