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How can you prevent osteoporosis during the menopause?
Menopause increases your chance of having osteoporosis - which weakens your bones and may cause them to fracture easily. This is because menopause causes oestrogen - the hormone that protects bones - levels to drop. We look at how to lower your chances of getting osteoporosis.
What are the signs of prostate cancer?
In the UK, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men and is responsible for 12,300 deaths a year. Depending on how the cancer cells grow, you may or may not develop noticeable signs of prostate cancer. To give yourself the best chance of diagnosis and survival, it's important to be aware of the key signs, and also to attend regular GP check-ups once you hit your forties.
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