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We all know the feeling of our minds and bodies seemingly letting us down...

Why has CBD become popular?

Why do we feel that we must overdo it in the culinary stakes, just...

How nutritious is traditional Christmas dinner?

Don’t take your eyes for granted. Protect your vision with this simple advice. Good...

4 tips for looking after your eye health this winter

Many of us have experienced that uncomfortable feeling of itchiness that however hard we...

Itchy legs and how to relieve them
Top tips for basic first aid

Basic first aid is easy to grasp, and everyone should have a few skills...

Over 60’s urged to take extra care driving at night this winter

Motorists over 60 are being urged to take extra care whilst driving at night...

Why eye health should not be overlooked

Most of us are aware of how to keep our bodies healthy but eyes...

Sexual health in the over 50’s

It doesn’t necessarily follow that our sexual desires diminish the older we get but...

Stroke symptoms and risk factors

Most of us know someone who has suffered a stroke but did you know...

400 Years Young!

Four centuries after the restorative properties of Epsom salt were first identified, pioneering British...

Nutrition for cancer patients

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, in the middle of treatment or navigating post-cancer recovery, looking...

Sodium levels – the facts

Sodium levels in our blood are naturally balanced by our bodies. The normal range...

6 of the best books and podcasts on the menopause

Benjamin Franklin famously said that in life, nothing is certain but death and taxes....

Labyrinthitis – the facts

If you have ever been unfortunate enough to suffer from labyrinthitis then you’ll know...

Ben’s Journey – Testicular Cancer

At 26 years old Ben was young and fit, so it came as an...

International Stress Awareness Week: 7 signs you might be too stressed

Everyone gets stressed from time to time, but when is it time to speak...

10 Simple Tips for Boosting Your Mood

As the season changes and the sun goes down early, it’s easy to let...

4 simple tips for remembering to take your medication

One of the most common reasons for people not taking their medication or daily...

Could your winter blues be something more serious?

Seasonal affective disorder is a lot more complex than just mourning the end of...

Ditching cows’ milk? What’s the alternative?

The trend toward alternatives to cows’ milk seems unstoppable with almost a quarter of...

World Menopause Day: 7 tips to help women through the change

A menopause nurse gives advice on how to thrive despite the hot flushes and...

Tips on how to get back on track

Dr Mark Winwood, Director of Psychological Services, AXA PPP healthcare shares his tips on...

Persistent watering eyes

When the glands in the eyes are not functioning as they should and eyes...

Would you listen to a lullaby to help you sleep?

Statistics tell us that 10% of adults experience insomnia and 54% struggle to get...

Living with arthritis? 7 tips for managing morning stiffness

While everyone can feel a like they need a good stretch first thing in...

Adcal-D3 tablets – The facts

Many of us prescribed Adcal-D3 to prevent the onset of osteoporosis are left confused...

Quit Smoking for Stoptober

It’s time for Stoptober – an annual initiative from the NHS that aims to encourage and...

Tips on how to deal with back pain

Back pain can get us down and adversely affect our daily lives, sometimes even...

Is over-exercising bad for us?

In a nutshell – yes! Over-exercising or overtraining is when we exceed our body’s...

Heart Disease: not just for men

When it comes to the risk of heart attack and heart disease, many of...

Tips for keeping heart healthy

Keeping your heart healthy is important at any age, for both men and women....

Is your glass half full or half empty?

Are you an optimist or a pessimist and why should it matter? Our outlook...

Buying Your Varifocals

Have you been recommended varifocals? Are you a varifocals-veteran? Or are you just curious?...

Reflexology – what’s it all about? 

Reflexology is a complementary therapy that has been gaining ground over the last twenty...

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