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Victoria Raw
Feature Writer
BA (Hons), English Literature
Victoria is a content writer with Patient whose special interests focus on mental wellbeing, societal trends and the impact of technology on our health.
Victoria has collaborated with various charities throughout her career, including Andy's Man Club, the RSPCA and Barnardo's. She has also worked with major retail brands such as Marks and Spencer, Tesco and Morrisons, as well as entertainment giants like Disney and Warner Bros.
When she's not busy creating compelling content, Victoria spends her time producing podcasts and attending to the demands of her beloved cat Fizzgig.
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Detox diets and cleanses, which are often celebrity endorsed, promise a significant weight loss in a short space of time. But is this quick fix better than going to a gym and putting in the hard work?
There are a number of recommended ways to help you cope with stress. These include mindfulness, meditation and exercise - all of which are good options. However, many people are trying journaling as a self-support tool for their worries.
Summer means barbecues and time spent outdoors with friends and family. But with the extra sunshine comes the likelihood of sunburn - something everyone needs to avoid. Wearing sunscreen is the best way to prevent serious skin damage, but are all sunscreens right for you? Here's how to make sure you're getting the right protection from the sunscreen you're using.
The weather's getting warmer, and spending more time outside can be a fun but challenging time if you have hay fever. We share the best at home tips and natural hay fever remedies, for when your usual treatments aren't quite enough.
Alcohol presents health hazards for people of all ages. But as we age our bodies are less able to cope with its effects, and health concerns increase even more. This includes our chance of developing several cancers, the likelihood of breaking a bone after a minor fall, slower reaction times, and bad reactions to medicines.
