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Dementia is often seen as something that only affects us during our twilight years. But it can develop much earlier in life. Young-onset dementia refers to dementia diagnosed before the age of 65. We explore the early si...

By Victoria Raw

Nowadays, a skincare routine can contain a lot of steps, but skin gurus still consider 'cleanse, exfoliate, moisturise' to be the essential mantra if you are seeking a healthy complexion. What exactly is exfoliation, and...

By Lynn Stephen

When we go to sit down, most of us instinctively head straight for a chair or comfy sofa without giving it a second thought. Modern life has normalised this way of sitting, with many of us rarely considering any other po...

By Hannah Boynton-Forshaw

If you’ve heard of people trying ‘tadpole water’ online, don’t worry. Despite the name, anyone following this viral trend isn’t scooping up buckets of frogspawn and taking them home to drink. Tadpole water is actually le...

By Victoria Raw

The conversation around menopause is changing, bringing long-overdue honesty and humour to an experience too often overlooked. So when actress Gaynor Faye read Jan Birley’s script for the upcoming comedy feature, Hot Fla...

By Victoria Raw

As we grow and evolve, our bodies and mindsets change. These natural transitions can affect our self-esteem, making it challenging to maintain body positivity. However, it's important to remember to love our bodies - and...

By Victoria Raw

When we think about weight loss, we often focus on what the scales say rather than the wider impact it can have on our bodies. One lesser-known side effect of losing weight quickly is temporary hair loss. We spoke to a p...

By Victoria Raw

Whether it's the pressure of work, family life, or a looming deadline, most of us have stress from time to time. There are lots of ways to reduce stress. So, if you're feeling the strain, try some of these simple stress-...

By Lynn Stephen

Feeling tired, hungry soon after eating or struggling with stubborn weight can leave you wondering whether something is off with your health. Metabolic health could be part of the picture – but what exactly does it mean,...

By Dr Caroline Butler

As schedules expand and attention spans decrease, it’s no wonder fitting a 60‑minute workout into your day feels increasingly unrealistic and outdated. Enter exercise snacking - a way of exercising that breaks movement i...

By Claire Kenny

Since the dawn of Delia, we’ve been told that ready meals are overpriced, overprocessed, and bad for our health. While there’s some truth to the cost argument, are today’s pre-prepared dinners really as unhealthy as thei...

By Victoria Raw

Actress Lucy Davis has announced that she has stage four, incurable cancer. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, with around 56,000 new cases diagnosed each year - more than 150 every day, according to Canc...

By Victoria Raw

Living with diabetes can feel like a non-stop job. From tracking blood sugar and managing insulin to balancing meals and weight, the constant upkeep is both physically and mentally draining. We asked Dr Chris Mosunic, Ch...

By Victoria Raw

Many people put off bowel cancer screening. Some feel embarrassed about collecting a stool sample, while others worry about what the result might show. Busy schedules, a lack of symptoms and the belief that bowel cancer...

By Josh Alderman

Getting enough quality sleep is one of the best things you can do for your health. So naturally, social media has found a way to interfere with it. The latest viral craze, ‘gratification snoozing’, involves setting multi...

By Victoria Raw

Does achieving great skin really mean spending a fortune? The good news is that effective skincare doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. Alongside a healthy lifestyle, there are plenty of affordable products that...

By Victoria Raw

Pilates is known for its ability to improve bodily strength, flexibility, and stamina. However, as with all exercise, it can also be effective for weight loss. The key to using Pilates for weight loss is to practise regu...

By Lynn Stephen

The last few years have seen drastic changes in body shapes for many as beauty standards opt again for slimmer builds. This has given rise to a variety of social media trends - including skinnymaxxing. Here we explore wh...

By Helena Barham-Coppola

Most of us know vitamin C is good for us, but do you know all the ways that this essential nutrient benefits your health? Here you can find out how easy it is to get enough vitamin C, as well as what happens when you con...

By Lynn Stephen

Colds are often associated with autumn and winter, but you can catch one at any time of year. Although they are less common during the warmer months, the viruses that cause colds continue to circulate throughout the summ...

By Josh Alderman

Steroids are medicines used to treat many conditions, including asthma, arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, eczema, and autoimmune diseases.

By Josh Alderman

Resistance bands are a great way to improve the quality of your strength training routine. They can be incorporated into numerous exercises, adding extra force so that your muscles have to work harder to perform each tas...

By Lynn Stephen

Having surgery is always a bit scary, but there's plenty you can do to help you prepare, including knowing what questions to ask in your pre-op assessment.

By Heather Ainsworth

Many illnesses are commonly associated with children, but adults can catch them too. In some cases, adults may experience more severe symptoms or have a higher risk of complications than children.

By Josh Alderman