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Georgia Gallant
BA (Hons), MA
Georgia graduated from Bournemouth University with a BA (Hons) in Scriptwriting for Film and Television and an MA in Literary Media.
She is former Social Media Executive at Patient, with previous experience working with various independent self-publishers.
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We all know the importance of maintaining a daily oral hygiene routine. At the very least, you'll use toothpaste every day and possibly mouthwash. Although many people won't keep up with flossing, despite dentist recommendation, even fewer people think about scraping their tongue. Could you be missing an important step in your dental care?
Your morning commute sets the tone for the day ahead, as well as impacting on how your evening will be spent. It's often thought that commuting into a city brings higher pay, better job prospects and a good quality of life. But at what cost to our health?
Part of the journey to become someone who actually enjoys regular exercise is finding an activity that you love, especially if you have a health condition. But with so much choice out there, it can be hard to choose. We ask experts about three fun and alternative ways to keep fit that you may not have tried yet.
We're all aware of the growing threat of plastic pollution and its negative impact on the environment, but what about the effects on our health? We explore what the facts tell us so far, and share a few tips on making simple plastic swaps that can benefit your wallet and the planet.
Asthma is a lifelong condition that can be highly disruptive to everyday activity. However, those diagnosed with milder symptoms in childhood can find their symptoms lessen or 'disappear' over time and subsequently stop using medication. We investigate if it really is possible to grow out of asthma and whether abandoning your inhaler puts you at risk.
