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Healthy living

How to maintain your running routine in winter

When it's cold and blustery outside, going for a run might be the last thing you feel like doing. However, running in winter can be surprisingly enjoyable if you bear a few pointers in mind.

by Victoria Raw
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Diet and nutrition

The Reducetarian diet - how to eat less meat

If you're considering cutting back on meat - whether for health, environmental, or ethical reasons - the reducetarian approach is a good way to get started. It encourages gradual, sustainable reductions in animal product consumption, allowing you to make meaningful changes at your own pace. We spoke with Olympic cycling medallist and former world record holder Switch4Good founder Dotsie Bausch about her personal journey with eating less meat, and her practical tips for reducing your own intake.

by Victoria Raw

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Cancer

Pancreatic cancer - recognising the symptoms that can be easy to dismiss

by Victoria Raw

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Sexual health

Erectile dysfunction in your 20s and 30s - what causes it?

by Thomas Andrew Porteus, MBCS

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Heart health and blood vessels

7 seasonal habits to help lower your cholesterol

by Claire Kenny

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Cancer

Liver cancer deaths are rising - what you need to know

by Claire Kenny

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Signs and symptoms

Why am I so tired in winter? When seasonal fatigue could mean something more

by Victoria Raw

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Healthy living

How modern life affects your weight - beyond diet and exercise

by Dr Caroline Butler

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Men's health

Becoming Dad - the identity shift nobody really talks about

by Laura Greenwood

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Hormones

Insulin resistance: the common thread linking metabolic conditions

by Dr Nienke Lees

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Common conditions

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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

Why self-care for men is so important

by Lynn Stephen

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Mental health

5 ways to cope with less sunlight this autumn

by Hannah Boynton-Forshaw

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Mental health

Why do we love horror films - even when they terrify us?

by Victoria Raw

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Mental health

Mind and body control - how to channel your ‘internal telekinesis’

by Hannah Boynton-Forshaw

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Mental health

Halloween - making 'scary season' work for everyone

by Claire Kenny

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Mental health

Is your house haunted? The science behind sleep paralysis

by Thomas Andrew Porteus, MBCS

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Mental health

Can Pilates help calm your nervous system? 3 simple moves to try

by Victoria Raw

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Mental health

Box breathing - simple technique, surprising results

by Claire Kenny

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Women’s health

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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Women's health

Ferritin face - signs of low iron, or viral skin trend?

by Hannah Boynton-Forshaw

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Sexual health

Signs you're on the wrong contraceptive pill

by Josh Alderman

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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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Bones, joints and muscles

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Brain and nerves

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Cancer

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Chest and lungs

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Children's health

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Diabetes

Digestive Health

Digestive health

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eye health

Eye health

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Foot care

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General health

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Healthy living

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Heart health and blood vessels

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Hormones

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Infections

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Men's health

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Mental health

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Oral and dental care

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Pregnancy

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Senior health

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Sexual health

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Signs and symptoms

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Skin, nail and hair health

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Surgery and procedures

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Tests and investigations

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