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Diet and nutrition

Biblical eating - a nutritionist's take on the latest food trend

What is biblical eating, where does it come from, why is it becoming popular, and is it another fad? Read on to find out what biblical eating really means and what a nutritionist makes of the trend.

by Helena Barham-Coppola
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Mental health

Box breathing - simple technique, surprising results

Despite an abundance of health and wellbeing advice, it can still be difficult to know how best to protect your nervous system from life’s daily stresses. Box breathing is being praised as one of the most effective tools on offer, and the science suggests that it’s living up to the hype.

by Claire Kenny

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Brain and nerves

Can diet affect your ADHD?

by Victoria Raw

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Senior health

How to speak to an older relative about their driving

by Claire Kenny

Rosemary Hair Oil, a trending hair care product, nourishing and revitalizing properties. Oil is enriched with natural rosemary extract, which helps stimulate hair growth, strengthen hair follicles.

Skin, nail and hair health

Does rosemary oil actually help hair grow?

by Lynn Stephen

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Digestive health

Could your pumpkin spice latte be giving you heartburn?

by Victoria Raw

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Diet and nutrition

What is the carnivore diet and is it healthy?

by Victoria Raw

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Treatment and medication

Foundayo pill: a new oral weight management tablet

by Dr Caroline Butler

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Digestive health

Heartburn at night: how to improve sleep quality with heartburn

by Lynn Stephen

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Treatment and medication

What to do if someone is choking - first aid advice from St John Ambulance

by Victoria Raw

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Mental health

Build healthy habits for every stage of your mental wellbeing journey with trusted information, practical advice, and expert tips.

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Mental health

Box breathing - simple technique, surprising results

by Claire Kenny

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Mental health

What is Swedish death cleaning and how can it benefit you?

by Victoria Raw

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Mental health

Craving some cosy? The science of autumn nesting

by Claire Kenny

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Mental health

Let’s talk about dating app burnout

by Claire Kenny

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Mental health

Body positivity: 7 daily habits for self-love and acceptance at any age

by Victoria Raw

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Mental health

8 stress-relieving tips to try every day

by Lynn Stephen

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Mental health

Diabetes burnout - how mindfulness can support your mental wellbeing

by Victoria Raw

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Mental health

What is 'Skinnymaxxing' - and why are health experts concerned about it?

by Helena Barham-Coppola

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For every woman, at every stage of life. Explore trusted guidance to help you understand your health, support your wellbeing, and feel good about you.

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Hormones

Perimenopause and birth control - how the pill can affect your symptoms

by Victoria Raw

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Hormones

Gaynor Faye on Hot Flash, menopause - and why midlife women deserve to be seen

by Victoria Raw

How to check for breast cancer and what a lump feels like

Cancer

How to check for breast cancer and what a lump feels like

by Victoria Raw

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Women's health

Too many pills? The worrying rise of polypharmacy in midlife women

by Victoria Raw

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Hormones

How long do the symptoms of menopause last?

by Heather Ainsworth

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Women's health

What is inflammaging - and why should women care?

by Victoria Raw

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Hormones

7 ways to ease 'morning dread' during perimenopause

by Victoria Raw

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Hormones

The 'second puberty': why you might be breaking out in your thirties

by Victoria Raw

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