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In this section you’ll find a wide range of interesting and informative articles to help you stay in the best of health. Plus you can share your experiences and advice with other members of the Silversurfers community.
In this section you’ll find a wide range of interesting and informative articles to help you stay in the best of health. Plus you can share your experiences and advice with other members of the Silversurfers community.
Men’s Health Week (June 10-16) is hoping to raise men’s awareness of numbers like...
Men’s Health Week: 5 ways to lower your blood pressure
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is something only old men suffer with, right? Wrong. While...
Sleep apnoea – not just a male problem
Losing a loved one is always hard and everyone deals with their emotions in...
Losing a loved one – how to cope
Sepsis is a condition where the body’s immune system reacts abnormally to an infection...
These are the signs and symptoms of sepsis to be aware of
The start of summer is an exciting time; longer days, warmer weather, and if...
The vertebrae in your back are separated by spinal discs which are tough on...
Often labelled the silent killer, osteoporosis develops slowly, generally only revealing itself when a relatively...
AXA PPP healthcare look at the reason why we could be having mood swings....
It is estimated that around 1 in 5 people who have had chickenpox will...
Occurring naturally in the gut to aid digestion and absorb nutrients, candida is a...
Liz Connor speaks to consultant gynaecologist Anne Henderson. Women’s intimate health can sometimes feel...
Here are a few pros and cons of looking at ourselves from the inside...
Dyspepsia, otherwise known as indigestion or heartburn, is a common disorder that can be...
It’s National Stop Snoring Week, the annual event that raises awareness around health problems...
Spring and summer are the seasons everyone looks forward to most – apart from...
We have all heard that too much cholesterol in our body is bad for...
One of the in-store Pharmacists from Morrisons shares 3 quick tips on getting through hay...
Our digestive system breaks down our food, absorbs nutrients, eliminates toxins and so helps...
For many of us, the escapism that travelling brings has become a large part...
Tennis elbow is a common condition that causes pain around the outside of your...
Do you often feel lethargic, even after a long sleep? Do you find yourself...
If you’ve ever had heel pain you’ll understand how intense the pain can be....
The liver has a unique ability to regenerate but cannot withstand continuous damage. After...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common gastrointestinal conditions, affecting up...
Occupational therapists and health scientists agree that mobility is key to healthy and happy...
Today (15 March 2019) is World Sleep Day, where experts unite to acknowledge and...
The Office for National Statistics back in 2014 labelled Britain as the loneliness capital...
Fibrosing alveolitis is a condition that affects approximately 5 million people worldwide. While you...
Jan Vickery, Lead Physiologist at AXA PPP healthcare takes us through prevention and treatment...
Troublesome niggles can affect our mood, mobility and all aspects of our lives. It...
Consultant dermatologist Dr Juber Hafiji tells Liz Connor about four common skin conditions and...
The fear of failure for some of us is so strong that it can...
For some of us it’s a fashion statement, for others it gives a feeling...
If our normal sleep pattern is disrupted then we may feel the symptoms of...
