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Not having people around us can feel more difficult at Christmas when there are...

By yourself at Christmas this year? Tips on how to manage alone

As we’re socialising more, it’s becoming more challenging to avoid every cough, cold, and...

Winter lurgy season is here – how to give your immune system a helping hand

One in 10 deaths in the UK were due to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease,...

6 warning signs of dementia everyone should know

There’s so much to consider when choosing care for your loved one. How will...

Care Homes VS Care at Home – Which is best for your loved one?
Why do I need to pee so much? Here’s when to get it checked

Most people – particularly as they get older – have needed to wee more...

Sepsis symptoms everyone needs to know about

People with certain medical conditions and who are deprived more likely to develop and...

These are the foods to eat to avoid colds and flu this winter

Nutritionist to the stars, Gabriela Peacock, has revealed the immune-boosting foods to get into...

World Pancreatic Cancer Day: 14 symptoms you’re most likely to ignore

If you’ve got indigestion and stomach ache, and maybe you’re off your food and...

Why is everyone talking about Manuka honey this month?

Health-conscious readers may have noticed a buzz in the air this Winter around “Manuka...

Tackling cold sores

From the second you feel that familiar tingle on your lips and you know...

What is mouth cancer and can you spot the signs?

Mouth cancer cases and deaths are higher than ever – a “devastating consequence” of...

Shedding light on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): The winter blues explained

As the days grow shorter and the world outside becomes a sea of grey,...

6 Health benefits of chia seeds and delicious ways to incorporate them into your diet

Chia seeds, tiny but mighty, have gained immense popularity in recent years due to...

How to prevent osteoporosis

Often labelled the silent killer, osteoporosis develops slowly, generally only revealing itself when a relatively...

Supplements & Vitamins. The Good & The Bad To Watch Out For!

Let’s talk about health & wellbeing supplements and vitamins. Yep, those capsules, tablets, powders...

Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Symptoms and effective treatments

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common and often painful condition that affects millions...

6 health benefits of pumpkins

Pumpkins have long been celebrated as a symbol of autumn, with their vibrant orange...

10th October is World Mental Health Day

10th October is World Mental Health Day, an annual celebration of mental health awareness,...

OCD Awareness Week: 6 things you may not know about OCD

Although the clichés and jokes you may have heard about obsessive-compulsive disorder – or...

Why you could see the benefits from physiotherapy

We all want to stay active and maintain good health, and physiotherapy can be...

Ground-breaking Blood Test Can Identify 70 Early Stage Cancers

A pioneering new ‘liquid biopsy’ test is able to screen for early-stage cancers by...

Do you understand cholesterol?

October is National Cholesterol Month, a campaign spearheaded by the cholesterol charity Heart UK....

Restless legs syndrome: home care tips

People of all ages can develop restless legs syndrome, although women are twice as...

8 subtle signs of heart disease you might not know about

Most people know chest pain can be a sign of heart disease – but...

What are the health benefits of ginger?

Ginger, dried or fresh is an extremely popular kitchen staple. A versatile ingredient it...

Have you just got a bad memory or could it be dementia?

As Ken Livingstone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Lisa Salmon asks an expert how to...

World Gratitude Day: How focusing on the positives can help your mental health

We’re often told to ‘look on the bright side’, to ‘count your blessings’, that...

5 surprising health benefits of bananas

Bananas are a popular fruit that most of us enjoy as a convenient and...

7 ways you could be damaging your eye health without even realising

Our eyesight is often something we take for granted – until there’s something wrong...

Hobbies linked to lower depression levels among older people

Hobbies such as gardening, reading, and arts and crafts are linked to lower levels...

It’s not just dry skin: 5 things everyone needs to know about eczema

It’s easy to dismiss eczema as just itchy dry skin. But as millions of...

Which food items are in season this autumn?

Sometimes it can be hard to know where to start when it comes to...

What is the heatwave doing to your brain?

The temperatures in different parts of England could rise to 32C by the end...

How to look after your joints, as women experience ‘significantly higher’ pain than men

Joint pain can have a “significantly higher” physical and emotional impact on women compared...

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