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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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Rachel Zemach wants you to know that she's proudly, culturally Deaf with a capital 'D' - and that your children can be too. Despite losing her hearing aged 10, decades would pass before she felt able to express this with confidence. In writing, we speak with Rachel about her journey from deaf to culturally Deaf, and how teaching Deaf children changed her life forever.
Sepsis is a reaction by the body to severe infection with a bacterial, viral or fungal germ. It's always a medical emergency, and can be fatal if not caught early. You can arm yourself against this by knowing the symptoms so you can seek help early.
According to the British Heart Foundation (BHF), around 3 in 10 people in the UK have high blood pressure. High blood pressure often goes unnoticed, leaving 5 million adults in the UK unaware that they have it. Checking your blood pressure regularly and understanding your results is crucial for early diagnosis and treatment.
While we all age the same chronologically, year on year, we don't each age biologically in the same way. Our genes, environment, and lifestyle habits all play a part in this. There are thought to be four main and overlapping biological ageing patterns that people fall into. Scientists have called these 'ageotypes' - and knowing yours could help you live a longer, healthier life.
Self-care is a term that resurfaces time and time again. But is it more than just a buzzword? We explore what it really means and how it can benefit your overall health.
