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Brain and nerves

Breaking free from masking: how to understand and overcome it

by Victoria Raw

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Diet and nutrition

Magnesium: Health benefits and risks

by Josh Alderman

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Diet and nutrition

What is creatine? Benefits, uses and risks

by Josh Alderman

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Diet and nutrition

Can kombucha boost your health?

by Victoria Raw

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Healthy living

7 morning stretches to get you ready for the day

by Lynn Stephen

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Healthy living

Is social media addictive?

by Victoria Raw

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Brain and nerves

Simple advice could improve long-term health for people with MS

by Victoria Raw

Do wearable blood pressure monitors really work?

Heart health and blood vessels

Do wearable blood pressure monitors really work?

by Thomas Andrew Porteus, MBCS

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Healthy living

Smoking effects on skin: from ageing to illness

by Lynn Stephen

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COVID-19

Not quite 'back to normal': a guide to post-pandemic family healing

by Victoria Raw

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Hormones

10 symptoms of high cortisol - and why it matters

by Heather Ainsworth

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Bones, joints and muscles

Knee pain that won’t go away: When is it time to get a scan?

by Scan.com

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Mental health

Emotional dysregulation: what it is and how to cope

by Victoria Raw

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Heart health and blood vessels

8 simple steps to boost your circulation

by Victoria Raw

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Hormones

PCOS diet: What to eat to manage symptoms

by Victoria Raw

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Diabetes

Can taking supplements help manage diabetes?

by Victoria Raw

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Bones, joints and muscles

What is 40-year-old shoulder?

by Victoria Raw

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Tests and investigations

What does a full blood count show us?

by Lynn Stephen

Check pollen levels in your area

Allergies, blood and immune system

Check pollen levels in your area

by Thomas Andrew Porteus, MBCS

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Healthy living

What is somatic exercise? Exploring the mind-body connection

by Victoria Raw

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Children's health

What is looksmaxxing - and why should we be worried?

by Victoria Raw

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Diet and nutrition

Simple ways to follow a Mediterranean diet

by Lynn Stephen

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Hormones

How your periods change during perimenopause

by Lynn Stephen

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Allergies, blood and immune system

When should I start taking hay fever tablets?

by Lynn Stephen