Lynn Stephen

Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers in women in the UK, with more than 3,000 cases being diagnosed each year. Survival rates for cervical cancer are lower than some other cancers - yet if caught early enough, it is very treatable - with a 95% survival rate for those diagnosed with stage 1 cancer.

Most of us know the feeling. It's the middle of winter, it's very cold outside, the mornings are dark and the only place you want to be is buried beneath the duvet. Decreased motivation levels and low mood can affect all aspects of our lives. But why exactly do we feel less motivated during the colder months? And how do we combat winter tiredness?

After a Christmas of excess, many of us vow to become healthier in the New Year. Often, this involves giving up alcohol in January to try to reset our relationship with drinking. However, it can be tempting to fall back into our previous habits as soon as February rolls around. So how can we make long-lasting changes to the way we drink?

So, you’ve had your cholesterol checked, but what do those numbers really mean? And what do you need to do now? We take a look at the facts and figures.

Many of us like to set New Year's resolutions, and often vow to start exercising more or become healthier. However, on average, 80% of New Year's resolutions fail by the second week of February and fitness resolutions in particular can be challenging to keep up. So, how can you maintain your fitness goals when the urge to stay in bed rather than jog to the gym on a cold January morning is just so strong?