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If you’ve ever had heel pain you’ll understand how intense the pain can be....

Are you suffering from heel pain?

The liver has a unique ability to regenerate but cannot withstand continuous damage. After...

Are you worried about your liver health?

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common gastrointestinal conditions, affecting up...

How to keep an IBS diary

It’s sweet and delicious and eaten in moderation as part of a balanced diet...

Sugar-free days
Stay Active and Healthy with Mobility Aids from CareCo

Occupational therapists and health scientists agree that mobility is key to healthy and happy...

Why the whole world is talking about sleep

Today (15 March 2019) is World Sleep Day, where experts unite to acknowledge and...

Do you feel lonely? You’re not alone…

The Office for National Statistics back in 2014 labelled Britain as the loneliness capital...

A ganglion or a carpal boss?

The AXA PPP healthcare Health at Hand nurses cover the difference between a ganglion...

Do you have a persistent cough?

Fibrosing alveolitis is a condition that affects approximately 5 million people worldwide. While you...

Ouch, that hurts!

Jan Vickery, Lead Physiologist at AXA PPP healthcare takes us through prevention and treatment...

How to cope with minor aches and pains

Troublesome niggles can affect our mood, mobility and all aspects of our lives. It...

Easy ways to take care of your gut

When embarking on a new fitness or healthy eating regime our digestive system is...

How tell if your rash is contact dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis or hives

Consultant dermatologist Dr Juber Hafiji tells Liz Connor about four common skin conditions and...

Do you wear high heels every day?

For some of us it’s a fashion statement, for others it gives a feeling...

Ways to combat jet lag and how to sleep soundly overseas

If our normal sleep pattern is disrupted then we may feel the symptoms of...

Carpal tunnel – the cause, symptoms and treatment explained

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is pressure on a nerve in your wrist. It causes...

How do you choose a counsellor or therapist?

Sudden unforeseen events such as the loss of a family member, the break-down of...

Can you hear your heart thumping?

Hearing your heart thumping, or sensing a fluttering in your chest area could be...

Ovarian pain – what could be causing it?

“I’ve been feeling run down and tired for a few months now and have...

Understanding and treating scars

If you’ve recently suffered a cut or had an operation, your body should be...

Should vitamin supplements form part of our healthy eating routine?

Dr Arup Paul, AXA PPP’s deputy chief medical officer, attempts to decipher the piles...

Feeling guilty about reaching for the biscuit tin?

Have you just had a biscuit with your coffee and now feel guilty that...

Do you deserve ‘Me Time’?

Are you one of those people who is always busy? Do you feel guilty...

An easier way to manage your NHS repeat prescriptions

Founded in 1999, their UK-based pharmacists, dispensing specialists and customer care team are dedicated...

Which foods give our energy levels the right kind of boost?

Eating a balanced diet and being physically active is so important for our health,...

These are the 3 supplements most worth considering – according to a doctor

Practically everything comes in pill form these days, but which ones are actually important?...

Do you know your fats?

Lyndel Costain, registered dietician and member of Dieticians in Obesity Management (UK) advises; “it’s...

Are You Suffering From Migraines, Bloating, Skin Issues or Fatigue?

January is a fantastic month to take control of our health and jumpstart new...

Freedom and confidence for colostomates

Reduced confidence, lack of discretion and restrictions when travelling. These are all issues faced...

Tips for asthma sufferers this winter

The cold weather can be a major trigger for asthma symptoms, and during winter asthma...

Depression and how to live with it – Tanya’s story

At some point in our lives around one in ten people will suffer from...

Hormones affect our mood throughout our lives. But what are they and how do they do it?

Our bodies are influenced enormously by hormones. The way we develop physically and our...

How to safely clean your ears without cotton buds

When imagining someone cleaning their ears, most people think of someone with a cotton...

10 Healthy Habits for 2019

Being healthy means being happier and being able to live a more fulfilled life,...

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