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Sally Turner
Freelance Journalist
Sally Turner is a writer and broadcaster specialising in sexual health and women’s issues.
She is also Creative Director of Women4Real, a health and communications consultancy which champions women’s health, sexuality and well-being.
Sally writes regularly for health and medical publications, and her memoir about vulvodynia, The Chilli Pepper Sex Club, is due to be published in 2019.
Sally was on the management committee of national charity The Vulval Pain Society for several years and led PR campaigns on women’s issues for We Are Equals and The Centrefold Project. She has also worked in broadcasting for Air America Radio, Virgin Radio and Discovery Channel.
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We tend to associate plunging winter temperatures with the cold and flu season. But did you know that cold showers and cold water swimming have proven benefits for health? We ask the experts about the dos and don'ts of cold exposure.
Research indicates that many people do not take their medications as recommended, and it can be especially difficult for those who struggle with memory or have multiple medications to remember. Here we look at the tools that can help make taking medication easier.
When the winter months arrive, so do viruses like colds and flu - and our immune systems have to work to fight them off. But how do our immune systems work to tackle germs - and what can you do to support it?
Since Covid we appreciate the importance of regularly washing and sanitising our hands. However, for people with skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, this can cause painful flare-ups. We look at how to take care of your hands if they're feeling dry and irritated.
Falling oestrogen levels at menopause can cause skin changes such as dryness, loss of elasticity, dark spots, breakouts and slow wound healing. However, with the right care it is possible to reduce these effects.
