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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.
Recently contributed to:
Do you sometimes fee so dizzy that you find it hard to control your balance? You may be experiencing vertigo - a strange and often debilitating sensation that can have several possible causes. Most causes are physical, but what's the connection with emotional wellbeing and can stress cause vertigo?
If you're worried about not reaching your ideal weight - despite recently shedding some pounds - we explore potential reasons why your weight loss may have plateaued.
More people are cutting out meat in favour of plant-based diets for ethical, environmental and health reasons. But not all plant-based foods - either vegetarian or vegan - are as healthy as we think they are. In fact, some are classed as ultra-processed foods, which have been linked to heart disease and cancer.
Skin tags are very common - but when should you worry about skin tags or look into removal options? We asked a consultant dermatologist for advice.
Whether you've bolted down a meal too fast, or are having hormonal changes, feeling bloated in your tummy is often accompanied by a sense of being tired and run-down. Here we look at what causes bloating and what you can do about it.
