Weekly round-up: Does the moon really affect us?

Does the moon really affect us? [View in browser]( [Patient](   ☰✕ [Latest features]( [Symptom checker]( [Community]( [Topics](   [Boots]( [Boots]( Welcome to our pick of the latest Patient features   This Thursday marks the Wolf Moon – the first full moon of the year – but does the moon really affect our health and behaviour? For cervical cancer prevention week, find out what affects your chances of survival. Finally, Dr Colin Tidy explains what causes dementia. In our video this week, Dr Sarah Jarvis talks about perforated ear drums, and when to seek help. Remember, you can access even more articles, recipes and videos at [Patient.info](.   Dr Krishna Vakharia, Clinical Director, Patient. Featured this week [Does the moon really affect us?]( [Does the moon really affect us?]( People have long been fascinated with how the moon affects us. Does it affect our moods, our sleep, a woman’s menstrual cycle? Many believe so, because of the moon's gravitational pull on the earth's oceans. We look at what the science says, and separate fact from fiction. [Read more]( You might have missed [What affects your chances of surviving cervical cancer?]( [What affects your chances of surviving cervical cancer?]( [What causes dementia?]( [What causes dementia?]( Featured video [[ratio]  ]( [What is a perforated eardrum? | Patient Explainers]( A torn (perforated) eardrum is not usually serious and often heals on its own without any complications. Complications sometimes occur such as hearing loss and infection in the middle ear. A small procedure to repair a perforated eardrum is an option if it does not heal by itself, especially if you have hearing loss. [Watch here]( [Flu]( [Flu]( [Patient]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [YouTube]( [Pinterest]( [Instagram](   © Egton Medical Information Systems Limited. Registered in England and Wales.   Registered number: 10004395 Registered office: Fulford Grange, Micklefield Lane, Rawdon, Leeds LS19 6BA. Patient is a UK registered trade mark.   Why have I received this email?   These newsletters are sent to a broad range of Patient users who have opted in to receiving marketing materials. We send newsletters highlighting common issues and ailments which are likely to be of general interest to our users. These newsletters may be sponsored by third parties, who may offer services in relation to the relevant conditions in the newsletters. They are generic and not sent based on anything in your medical record or that you may have discussed with your doctor. However, if you'd rather not receive them, you can [unsubscribe here](.   [Terms & conditions]( [Privacy policy]( [Support]( [Sign in]( * Save 15% on a pair of Phonak Lumity 90 Standard hearing aids. Offer ends 31/03/2024. Value applies to binaural and monaural purchases. Valid in UK & ROI. 15% off available against Phonak Audeo Lumity Standard and Naida only, at 90, 70, 50 and 30 technology levels. No cash alternative. Cannot be applied retrospectively or used in conjunction with any other others. Offer can be withdrawn without notice and is subject to availability. Points indicated are the total number of points awarded. Cannot be used in conjunction with non-Hearingcare Advantage Card Offers. Subject to availability. By appointment only. Over-18s only. No cash alternative. Only one free Hearing Check per year and only one voucher per customer. To claim this offer you must present this voucher on your phone or printed. We reserve the right to cancel this offer at any time and without notice. Voucher cannot be used retrospectively. Advantage Card points cannot be redeemed in Boots Hearingcare. Voucher code: JAN2024. Offer ends 29th February 2024.