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November marks Lung Cancer Awareness Month – a disease many of us think we...

Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Myths about lung cancer everyone needs to stop believing

The worst thing about catching a seasonal cold isn’t the fact that you’re constantly...

4 Home remedies that can soothe a seasonal sore throat

After turning 50, Richard Osman realised he needed to find a type of exercise...

Why more men should give Pilates a go – like Richard Osman

It’s estimated more than three million people in the UK and Ireland have osteoporosis...

World Osteoporosis Day: 7 surprising things you can do to help build bone density
How to support your partner through the menopause, as research shows symptoms can cause divorce

As well as causing physical and emotional symptoms, the menopause can have a dramatic...

Every menopausal woman should have one of these

Sassy La Femme specialise in menopausal health, products being the LadyCare the two piece...

How to talk to older people about their relationship with alcohol

When you think about excessive drinking, the image of a tipsy teenager stumbling out...

18th October is World Menopause Day

18th October is World Menopause Day, a worldwide awareness campaign for women who face...

Are you getting enough magnesium in your diet?

If you’re suffering from muscle cramps, craving chocolate, are anxious, have trouble sleeping or...

Dressing for menopause: top tips

Hot flushes are one of the most common symptoms of menopause, affecting around 75%...

Practical tips for living with arthritis

12 October is World Arthritis Day.   The annual campaign aims to increase awareness...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: These are the things that have helped us cope

Breast cancer can be an emotional challenge as well as a physical one. From...

How to recognise the 7 signs of breast cancer

Experts say that women should begin to regularly check their breasts for signs of...

5 myths about quitting smoking, as research shows 40% of cancers ‘could be prevented’

New estimates from the World Cancer Research Fund have highlighted the lifestyle factors responsible...

This is why the changing season could be affecting your sleep

A change of season can leave us feeling thrown off kilter in all sorts...

Alzheimer’s disease – the myths and facts everybody needs to know about

Alzheimer’s affects thousands of people in the UK and almost everybody’s heard of it,...

National Eye Health Week

19-25 September is National Eye Health Week, a campaign that promotes eye health and...

This is what eating too much protein does to your body

You don’t need to be a nutrition expert to know that protein is an...

The benefits of taking the ‘sunshine vitamin’

During sunny weather, most of us are able to get enough vitamin D naturally,...

Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Week: 5 myths about the autoimmune disease everyone needs to stop believing

It’s easy to dismiss rheumatoid arthritis as an almost-inevitable part of ageing. But the...

Sweeteners linked to heart disease in new study

Academics have identified a possible link between artificial sweeteners and heart disease in a...

September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month

Gynaecological cancer refers to the five cancers that start in a woman’s reproductive system...

5 key signs of deadly sepsis that you need to know and act on immediately

Sepsis kills around 50,000 people every year in the UK, and takes more lives...

World Alzheimer’s Month: 7 things you might not know about dementia

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, which aims to raise awareness and challenge the stigma...

8 ways to feel less stressed in 10 minutes or less, from mindfulness to adult tantrums

Stress can stem from many sources, whether it’s at work, at home, while travelling,...

Tips to minimise the risk of foot problems with diabetes

Raised blood sugar levels can cause problems with sensation and circulation so those with...

9 key signs of leukaemia, as awareness is called ‘non-existent’

Although most people have heard of leukaemia, “extremely worrying” new research has found awareness...

GPs to prescribe walking and cycling in new trial to improve mental wellbeing

GPs will start prescribing walking and cycling as part of a trial in England...

9 ways to treat a headache without taking medication

A headache can strike at any time, and they’re often more common during the...

A menopause survival guide – how to cope with the symptoms every day

As a Government report finds workplaces should be doing more to help women going...

Charity launch petition to help people with heart disease – sign today

This year, for Heart Valve Disease Awareness Week 2022, UK heart valve disease charity...

Vaginal Dryness During Menopause

Vaginal dryness during menopause is not uncommon – almost every second woman over 45...

5 sunburn myths we need to stop believing

Whether you’re a sun worshipper who welcomes every heatwave with open arms, or you...

How to protect your bones if you’re a vegetarian

Going veggie is a popular way to help your body and the planet, it...

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