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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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According to the Stroke Association, each year, more than 100,000 people in the UK will have a stroke. Over one third of these people will die. Strokes can cause serious and life-altering damage, but up to 90% of them could be prevented by making healthier lifestyle choices.
Most of us love the feeling of stretching first thing in the morning. However, chances are, you don't put much thought into what stretches you do. But did you know that there are specific stretches that will start your day off on the right note?
If your cholesterol levels are higher than they should be, you may be more likely to have heart disease. However, there are steps you can take to lower your cholesterol and protect your health. One way is to follow the TLC diet - or Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes diet - to reduce your cholesterol. But what can you eat on the plan, and can it keep your heart healthier?
It can take some big lifestyle changes to look after your health when you're obese or have diabetes. But what if probiotics can support your journey to healthy weight loss, lower cholesterol levels, and improve insulin sensitivity and blood sugar management?
Prevention might well be better than cure when it comes to drinking too much alcohol. But what if it's too late for that? We ask the experts exactly what happens to your body when you're hungover, offer practical steps to ease your symptoms and reveal how to stop history repeating itself.
