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The best foods and nutrients to eat for healthy skin

It sometimes seems we go from fighting teenage blemishes, straight on to battling wrinkles. However, incorporating nutrient-rich foods into your diet can benefit your skin at any age. Here we take a look at some of the key nutrients for healthy skin and what you should be adding to your weekly shop to get them.

by Lawrence Higgins

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Can thunderstorms give you a headache?

Thunderstorms aren’t just spectacular to watch. For some people, they can also have very real physical effects - including headaches or migraine attacks before, during, or after a storm. To find out why this happens, we spoke to a specialist who explained what causes thunderstorm-related headaches and how to weather the storm.

by Victoria Raw

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