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The bacteria in your gut outnumber the cells that make up your body by...

7 ways to reset your gut

Doctors at science-led consumer healthcare company Clinova are urging people to stay hydrated as...

Doctors encourage Brits to stay hydrated as temperature continue to climb

Wish you were fitter but can’t stand the thought of joining a gym? Here...

4 simple forms of exercise you can easily fit into your day

Has lockdown left your clothes feeling a little more snug? According to a survey...

7 weight loss ‘myths’ you need to stop believing
Self-help ways to prevent osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis typically takes a long time to develop so there is plenty of time...

Living with eczema

Often overlooked, eczema can be a major cause of depression, disrupt our sleep, and...

A useful guide to shielding

When cases of coronavirus rapidly escalated earlier this year, the UK government instructed those...

Swollen ankles – 7 common causes

The usual reasons for swollen ankles are pretty run-of-the-mill and can range from standing...

Say goodbye to chronic pain!

Golfer’s wrist, tennis elbow, back pain and arthritic knees can severely limit our daily...

Debunking common cancer myths

Getting to grips with the diagnosis, what it means, how it will impact your...

Hobbies help to boost health

There is a new buzz word on the street: ‘social prescribing’.  This is the...

Could CBD benefit you?

Cannabidiol (CBD) is legal and many leading doctors, scientists and experts in their field...

Skin cancer: who is most at risk?

Cancer Research UK report that 1 in 54 people will be diagnosed with malignant...

Heart Valve Voice Patient Portraits ‘Photos from the Heart’

Capturing the moments that matter most to show life before and after heart valve...

Improve your balance in 5 minutes

How’s your balance? It’s probably not crossed your mind unless you’ve ever had a...

Men’s Health Week: 5 heart-healthy foods to incorporate into your diet

As men get older, heart health becomes a major priority. Not only are heart...

The importance of being resilient

Being able to pick ourselves up and move forward when things don’t go as...

How to avoid joint pain this summer

Summer is a wonderful time of year with warmer weather and longer days to...

Doing more to prevent dementia

With already over 850,000 of us in the UK diagnosed with symptoms of dementia...

Prostate cancer: What you need to know

As prostate cancer overtakes breast cancer to become the most common form of the...

Varicose veins: symptoms and treatment

Generally found on the legs Varicose veins can be unsightly but not usually painful. ...

Aspirin – soluble or tablet?

Aspirin 75mg is commonly prescribed to reduce the risk of a stroke or heart...

What are normal PSA levels?

Your PSA is the antigen level that is considered in order to help diagnose...

Cholesterol busting summer foods

Keeping an eye on our cholesterol is still something we should be doing even...

Could CBD offer you pain relief?

The buzz about Cannabidiol (CBD) is growing and you have probably heard from a...

How to use a face mask safely

In these extraordinary times, it is important to protect ourselves and others from the...

Medication made Simple

Managing lots of pills is an ongoing part of many people’s lives. We all...

Why you should consider wearing a face mask

The chances are, prior to 2020 you had never considered wearing a face mask...

Propolis, Just stick to it

Top health professionals are recommending Propolis globally. It’s produced by bees and can help...

What’s the difference between face masks?

At a time when we’ve been told to minimise touching our faces, conflicting opinions...

Mental Health Awareness Week: Why kindness is good for the mind

Whether it’s offering your place in the queue to someone who’s in a rush,...

5 top tips on how to age gracefully for the 50+’s

There’s not many of us who wouldn’t love to look and feel younger. Whilst...

I feel the urge to go to the toilet all the time – could I have a UTI or Cystitis?

For the past few days I feel like I need to wee all the...

Mindfulness myths explained

The term mindfulness – have you ever wondered what it really means? Could it...

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