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A hidden mental health crisis is debilitating for older people, with millions having lost...

‘Hidden mental health crisis’ as older people lose confidence in going out

The NHS is encouraging anybody experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, or other common mental...

Do you ever feel low, out of sorts or anxious? You are not alone.

It’s no secret that a healthy diet is good for you – but now...

Want to add up to 13 years to your life? Here’s what you need to eat…

Tinnitus is a hearing condition that can cause considerable frustration, confusion and irritation. It...

Living with tinnitus: an online guide
Could you be part of a COVID-19 antiviral medication trial?

We’re helping to recruit people to take part in a world-first trial called PANORAMIC...

Raynaud’s Awareness Month: What exactly is Raynaud’s disease and could you have it?

We all get cold hands and feet from time to time – especially at...

Care UK shares the secrets to keeping well in later life

Boosting your activity levels and ensuring you’re getting a balanced diet is all-important in...

Do sleep teas really work? Tea experts reveal the ingredients to look out for

‘Sleep teas’ are all the rage right now, with many swapping their cappuccinos for...

Roger Black on why keeping things simple at 55 and above is the key to fitness

After representing Great Britain for 14 years as an athlete, racking up 15 major...

Sleep well during menopause

From night time hot flushes to restlessness and the feeling of lying wide awake...

Another reason to love your morning coffee, as scientists find it’s good for digestive health

It’s no secret coffee helps us kickstart the day, switching us from sleepy to...

Struggling with the January blues? Breathwork might just make you feel better

The start of the year can be difficult. Miserable weather, minimal daylight, the pressure...

Looking for a fitness trainer who you’ll enjoy working out with?

Many of us prefer to work out at home, allowing for total flexibility and...

How to avoid running injuries this year

For many of us, January is a time for renewed fitness resolutions. Maybe you...

Why it’s more difficult for women over 50 to lose weight

If you’re wondering why you’re gaining weight when you’re not eating any more or...

The benefits of yoga for over 50s

When it comes to exercise, yoga is most definitely in vogue The list of...

The importance of losing weight, setting goals and doing a bit of exercise

Losing weight is “not just about vanity” and action is needed to reverse indirect...

Ways to give your immune system a boost this winter

With the colder months fast approaching and winter bugs set to be more prolific...

Are these the 7 health resolutions we really need right now?

If your health could do with a refresh, you’re not alone. Here are some...

How to cope on your own this Christmas

It may be the happiest time of year for many, but Christmas can be...

Health and wellbeing benefits of learning to dance

Has watching celebrities waltz, quickstep and tango around the dancefloor every Saturday night made...

Prostate cancer symptoms – here’s everything you need to know

According to a survey for YouGov, of the men polled, most were generally unable...

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: 7 things you need to know about the antibiotics crisis

Antibiotic resistance has taken a back seat recently because of the more obvious threat...

A winter’s tale – how you can protect yourself this flu season

With colder weather approaching, it’s time to act to ensure you’re protected against influenza...

Dementia is not an inevitable part of ageing, according to a neuroscientist

As we get older, many of us need a little bit longer to remember...

Are you paying too much for your glasses?

Paying too much for your glasses?  It’s always good to book an eye test...

Could you make more use of your local pharmacy?

Your local community pharmacies provide a range of NHS services, but do you know...

Zinc may ‘help reduce length of respiratory infections’ but what else really works?

Always curious about ways to help combat infections like colds and flu? Zinc is...

Phillip Warlow’s Heart Valve Disease Story

In early 2018, Councillor Philip Warlow began to feel breathless when out walking. At...

Stress Awareness Week: Could you be addicted to stress?

Does it feel like stress constantly follows you around? Stress is a normal and...

Men’s Mental Health Month: Why do so many men find it difficult to talk about their feelings?

On average globally, one man dies by suicide every minute, according to men’s health...

Raise awareness for Men’s Health Month this Movember

Movember is here – the annual campaign where men from around the world grow...

The benefits to becoming a vegan

  Veganism is the term for a diet that eliminates all animal-derived ingredients such...

Pelvic floor exercises and why we shouldn’t neglect them

Do you wet yourself a little bit when you laugh, cough or sneeze? Then...

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