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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

Puberty blockers have become one of the most debated treatments in modern medicine. Recent developments, including the High Court's decision allowing a new UK clinical trial to proceed, have once again placed them in the...

By Thomas Andrew Porteus, MBCS

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

Looking after your joints is important if you want to stay active and keep moving comfortably - especially as you get older. Lots of things can affect your joint health, but carrying extra weight plays a major role. We l...

By Victoria Raw

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

Life can feel pretty busy and overwhelming. We spend so much time looking down at our phone screens, that our minds, and our necks, have little opportunity to rest. This is where forest bathing can help - a gentle practi...

By Hannah Boynton-Forshaw

Getting an ADHD diagnosis as an adult can be a long and emotional journey. For Katey, years of feeling burnt out, struggling to manage everyday life, and wondering why previous diagnoses didn’t fully explain her experien...

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

‘Cortisol belly’ is a popular term used to describe weight gain around your stomach that may be linked to long-term stress. We spoke to a nutritional therapist to explain the science behind ‘cortisol belly’, how stress h...

By Victoria Raw

Most of us will have surgery at least once in our lifetime. Whether it's a planned procedure or a more complex operation, preparing in advance can help you feel more confident and support a smoother recovery. Alongside f...

By Heather Ainsworth

The expression 'you are what you eat' is most true of all where your heart is concerned. What you put into your body has a huge impact on your liver, your bowel, your kidneys, and your brain - but also on your arteries,...

By Josh Alderman

When a health gap warrants more attention, most healthcare professionals focus on finding better ways to support people. Others, however, see that same gap as a business opportunity. One result is the rise of polypharmac...

By Victoria Raw

The word flexibility conjures up an image of an advanced yogi becoming tied up in knots. But the truth is, flexibility is something we all need to think about. However fit you are, if you neglect your flexibility, you le...

By Lynn Stephen

Thousands of students heading to university or residential college this autumn will be eligible for a free meningococcal group B (MenB) vaccine, following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year that was linked to two deat...

By Dr Hamid Merchant

When we think about anti-ageing, our attention often turns to outward signs - fewer wrinkles, a trimmer figure, and hair less touched by grey. However, by prioritising what's happening inside our bodies, we can live a lo...

By Victoria Raw

Raw milk is milk that hasn't been pasteurised after it's collected from the cow. While it's been around for centuries, raw milk recently become the focus of a growing wellness trend, with some people claiming it offers a...

By Victoria Raw

Herbal medicines have been used for centuries to treat a wide range of health conditions. Many people choose them because they're seen as a natural alternative to conventional medicine. But do herbal medicines actually w...

By Heather Ainsworth

Mouth cancer can develop in different parts of your mouth, including the lips, tongue, gums, cheeks, and roof of the mouth. While it is not common, spotting the signs early can make treatment more successful.

By Josh Alderman

Back pain is one of the most commonly searched health topics online in the UK. Experiencing back pain can mean time off work and an inability to exercise, play sports, and take part in the activities you enjoy. Most back...

By Scan.com

Summer is peak outdoor activity season in the UK. Warmer weather and longer days mean we’re more likely to lace up our trainers for a run, pull the bike from the garage, play rounders in the park, or overhaul the garden....

By Scan.com

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are easy conditions to confuse. As well as having similar names, the two have many similar symptoms - if you have one of these conditions you may have a...

By Lynn Stephen

Thunderstorms aren’t just spectacular to watch. For some people, they can also have very real physical effects - including headaches or migraine attacks before, during, or after a storm. To find out why this happens, we...

By Victoria Raw

With the UK school summer holidays finally here, many parents and families will be spending more time together than usual. If you've been wondering whether your child might have ADHD, the summer holidays can be a good ch...

By Victoria Raw