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Daily Express - Health

Not exercise or puzzles – Dr Amir Khan says 30 minute activity boosts brain power -- Dr Amir Khan has shared the brain health and healthy ageing benefits of doing something for just...

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Cardiologist shares the symptoms to 'never ignore' during a heatwave

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Breakthrough as new device could help prevent serious illness among dementia patients

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'I'd had cancer 4 times by 21 and now a brain tumour is going to kill me'

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I'm a doctor – this is everything you need to know about testosterone

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Doctor explains real reason freckles get darker in summer

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Very British meal Jude Bellingham loves is full of pre-match fuel

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Your ultimate guide to surviving our hot summers – expert advice you can't ignore

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Channel 4's Dr Rangan Chatterjee says snacking 'not your fault' and shares simple trick

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Doctor settles debate on how much water you need to drink each day — not 2 litres - According to one doctor, the answer to how much water we need daily isn't the two litres many...

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'Check yourself' warning as rare disease on the rise in England

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Add 1 thing to water to stay hydrated during heatwave - not salt

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NHS confirms automatic home cancer tests for older adults

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The email that proves our NHS is riddled with a baffling level of incompetence

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British Red Cross shares key method to staying cool during heatwave

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NHS flu jab rule change from with new age threshold -- The NHS has confirmed changes to this winter's flu vaccination programme, with a new option for...

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Doctor claims 'most powerful' method stops travel sickness -- Travel sickness can turn a simple trip into panic quickly. Knowing some of the 'best' techniques...

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When the clocks go back in 2026 and what it means for sleep -- The clocks are soon set to go back, but there are some ways it could affect you that many do not...

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Boy aged 16 months found dead by sister 'after going to bed with runny nose' -- Anya Sousa, 41, and her husband Hugo Sousa, 45, were devastated when their son Leonardo, known...

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Leg bouncing could be sign of undiagnosed health condition

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NHS advice to people on warfarin over common breakfast items

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'I'm a doctor — this is what hot weather does to your blood pressure'

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Neuroscientist's answer when asked 'what prevents Alzheimer's disease'

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Therapist's 10-minute 'worry window' to manage anxiety -- New research suggests nearly half of UK adults have experienced 'constant' anxiety, depression...

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'I'm super fit and healthy but use weight-loss jabs so I can party' -- Brandon Banach says the jabs and IV drips are 'biohacking' so he can keep living a party lifestyle

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Victorian disease kills 2 children and an adult as it rips through the UK -- An adult and two children have now died having been infected with measles.

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'European' method to cool your home in heatwave is total game-changer - Today and Friday are predicted to be the hottest days of the current heatwave, and it'll be hot...

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Pharmacist's urgent message to anyone taking these 10 medicines during heatwave

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'I had a baby at 50 as a single woman - just do it'

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Doctor says five summer habits 'make your IBS and bloating worse'

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I was diagnosed with cancer - my wife spotted one red flag symptom I'd been ignoring

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Heatwave cool down 'hack' is extremely dangerous, experts say

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Bad sleepers in the heatwave say 'at last I am sleeping well' thanks to 78p-a-day buy -- 'After trying many products to help me relax and sleep, these have done exactly what they...

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'My daughter's childhood was ruined by wrong diagnosis — she had 6 cycles of chemo' -- Faye Condon, 12, endured gruelling chemotherapy at the age of seven after doctors identified the...

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Horror as man's bum 'explodes' after doctors dismiss key symptoms -- The 25-year-old endured months of pain before finally getting a diagnosis.

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Official July 8 alert for people taking ibuprofen, insulin or furosemide -- The UKHSA has issued a warning

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Exact temperature that makes using a fan dangerous in heatwave

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'I lived in Australia and here's how to keep yourself cool as heatwave hits'

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Full list of people not allowed to buy Wegovy weight loss pills

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People in UK urged to follow 30 minute NHS 'rule' after 10am

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Gran told 'dial 999' after asking GP and pharmacist for plaster for cut on her finger -- The pharmacist said they 'don't do blood' and the GP said there was no nurse available

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Top Covid scientist issues warning over pandemic vaccine access -- EXCLUSIVE: Sir Jonathan Van-Tam on the risk of another pandemic... and why the UK should be...

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Urgent warning issued to Blue Badge holders after 'reports' -- Blue badge holders are being told they could be 'called in for questioning'

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Pioneering brain drug offers hope for slowing Parkinson's disease

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NHS reminder to 'shower and change' on Thursday

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5 'silent killer' blood pressure warning signs - 1 gets 'overlooked' Some warnings are so easy to dismiss that they barely register, but they can be the first sign...

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Drivers urged to contact the DVLA with 189 condtions or risk £1,000 fine - full list

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Rankin turns lens to scientists battling one of the world's most deadly diseases

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NHS issues urgent advice on sunscreen as many 'do it wrong'

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Huge endometriosis breakthrough could help end 'unacceptable delays' for women

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NHS fruit reminder to millions of people taking amlodipine for blood pressure

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Neuroscientist tells UK households 'don't dry sheets outdoors this week'

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NHS confirms major vaccine rollout for over 65s from October -- The rollout will target when respiratory viruses reach their peak.

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NHS crucial message to everyone taking citalopram -- People have been urged to always seek help if they are worried about any side effects

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'I retired after 17 years without a sick day and then got an incurable diagnosis' -- Andy Young, 62, was diagnosed after noticing he had gone off beer

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Amitriptyline NHS advice - 'call 111' over 'serious' side effect

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Boy, 5, 'wouldn't laugh or sit up' now rare condition threatens his life

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NHS shakeup confirmed from 2027 -- NHS bosses have said this will impact waiting times and access to services

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Tim Spector says one type of food is best to eat during hot weather

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'I thought my menopause symptoms were normal – then I was rushed to hospital'

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I'm a GP — here's how to avoid 'silent killer' high blood pressure

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The bizarre thing that really does happen to men's brains when they become a parent

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'20-minute' method to feel less tired after England v Mexico game -- The England vs Mexico match is set to be broadcast at 1am BST on Monday and the Government...

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Mum's dizzy spells lead to discovery forcing birth nine weeks early tomorrow -- Amy Carroll, 34, put her fainting down as a symptom

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Woman who turned down gastric band and jabs has now lost 9st -- Melanie Sivier, 38, weighed 25st at her heaviest and was a size 32

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Fall asleep fast after England vs Mexico with three foolproof tricks

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I survived cardiac arrests, two cancers and a stroke - 2 reasons I'm still alive

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Squirrel bites and stomach ache — what happens behind the scenes at NHS 111 - EXCLUSIVE: Meet the unsung heroes of the NHS's 24/7 non-emergency medical advice line.

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Doctor issues warning for 1 common routine that could be a sign of heart disease

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Atorvastatin alert as NHS 'cautions' on serious side effects

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Cardiologist names four fruits to add to your diet to help combat heart disease risk

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UK households urged to remove flowers from home before Wednesday

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Mum's severe anxiety left her bedridden and 'not even able to look after son'

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'I should be at the World Cup but I'm not allowed to travel more than 4 hours from home'

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'Rash and flu-like symptoms' could be key sign of infection as cases confirmed -- The disease is in the same virus family as smallpox

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Cancer drug is my lifeline – but here's why I may choose to stop taking it -- Daily Express Cancer Care crusader Robert Fisk offers a candid insight on battling incurable cancer.

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Stay cool in a UK heatwave without a fan using simple military method -- As the UK braces for another heatwave, there is a simple military cooling technique that may...

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Cardiovascular surgeon shares 'number one' thing he will always avoid

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Dr Amir Khan issues hair loss warning as he says 'look for this number'

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Personal trainer shares biggest exercise mistakes women make during menopause -- Many women approaching menopause respond to weight gain and falling energy levels by exercising...

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NHS issues warning over 'unproven miracle cures' on social media

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NHS to offer shopping vouchers for Brits who walk 20 minutes per day

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New study finds common vitamin could slow brain ageing as we get older

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Man has his jaw rebuilt with leg bone after horror fall chasing thief

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Teen thought 'I'm too young for this' when true cause of 'period pains' found -- Gracie Mae Cooper, 19, was diagnosed after experiencing severe stomach pains

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Boy, 3, diagnosed with leukaemia after hospital visit for cut finger -- Doctors noticed he looked pale and ran blood tests

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'Transformative' buy that stops intimate 'stinging, itching or dryness' is back in stock -- This gynaecologist-approved intimate dryness solution keeps selling out - but it's now back.

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Wegovy weight loss pills on sale at major UK chain for £79 a month

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'I have arthritis but am nearly pain-free thanks to one big change'

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Dr Amir Khan explains why people on weight loss jabs could have hair loss - He shared five simple ways to help minimise hair loss

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NHS postcode lottery in cancer support exposed — 'worrying picture'

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Sports scientist explains why Mexico has huge World Cup advantage over England

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I had 38 parasites in my brain after travelling — doctors didn't know what to do

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Department of Health responds to calls for change to all white bread in UK

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Eight in 10 Brits now track health metrics daily, from sleep to heart rate

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Symptoms to look out for as measles cases jump up again

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Doctor shares at-home heart disease risk test using just a tape measure -- A heart surgeon has shared a simple at-home heart disease risk test you can do today

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I asked 3 dentists thing they would never do for teeth health - two said same thing -- When three dentists were asked what they would never do do their teeth health, two of them said...

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Signs you have hearing loss as people who sleep with earphones urged to change setting -- People have been urged to check a key setting, as they may want to adjust their settings

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Everyday activity that can quietly take on type 2 diabetes—without changing your diet

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60P FOOD THAT COULD 'PREVENT' WEAKENING WITH AGE, DENTIST SAYS

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Scientists discover 'rare ageing disorder' that makes you age faster -- A new study has discovered a rare disorder that could speed up how your body ages at a cellular...

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'Genuine hope' for COPD patients as new jab is rolled out on NHS

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New hope offered to blind people after lab breakthrough

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Dr Amir Khan's brutally honest thoughts on supplements as there's only 3 he takes

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UK drivers urged to drive with windows closed from Wednesday

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Army veteran, 96, said 14 poignant words before dying - experts say it's common -- A 96-year-old grandad and Army veteran was bedbound for weeks with low blood oxygen before...

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NHS grass rule as parts of UK forecast on alert for 'very high' pollen levels -- Following this rule could help prevent hay fever symptoms

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Parents waste 8 minutes a day 'negotiating' with kids over one key chore -- Parents face a daily stand-off asking kids to do chores - with toothbrushing the biggest battle.

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Common supplement taken by millions for brain health has 'no benefit', new study says

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UK penicillin alert as new 'defect' notice issued

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'I found my husband stone cold in bed and thought he was dead' Adrian Brooking, 55, was found unresponsive

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UK health chiefs warn of 'one of greatest risks to health' amid rise in type of infections

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Experts warn UK's dirty air is deadly for Britons with one type of condition

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Major maternity change announced after report on 'heartbreaking' NHS failures

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The common ingredient that can cut your bowel cancer risk when added to meals

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Popular beverage is 'liquid death', claims heart surgeon — it's not alcohol

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'I'm a cardiologist - these are the 4 checks every woman should have when they hit 40'

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'My red flag cancer symptom appeared when I ate a banana' -- EXCLUSIVE: Carlton Hayman, 67, was diagnosed after speaking to a Tesco pharmacist.

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This vaccine for teens could slash their cancer risk with a single dose -- Express health columnist Dr Azeem Majeed explains how a vaccine offered in schools is bringing...

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'Extreme' bloating could be caused by 1 common hot drink -- A popular morning drink could be causing some people to feel uncomfortable in the mornings

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Doctors settle the debate on how many steps a day you should take - it's not 10,000

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Expert reveals the one fabric you should avoid when buying bedding - 'sleep thief'

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Could a 22p over-the-counter pill help millions of people suffering from pain? -- With half of British adults plagued by persistent discomfort, science is giving us a better...

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Experts' 9 simple things over-60s can do every morning to reduce risks of falls

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I'm a dietitian — one swap on your dinner plate could help keep blood pressure low

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PIP payments could stop if you go on holiday this summer - rules explained

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'I'm a GP - this is why I ask if you've Googled your symptoms'

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UK drivers issued 'pollen bomb' warning – £1,000 fine -- With pollen levels set to be very high across large parts of the UK, motorists have been warned...

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Diabetes breakthrough as NHS approves new drug that stops disease for 3 years -- It has been dubbed the biggest diabetes breakthrough for a century.

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Best food for high blood pressure named — and it's just 78p -- You may already have it in the fridge.

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NHS GP's simple '15-minute trick' to reduce morning stress and anxiety

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How Keir Starmer's resignation forced me to face just how much cancer changed my life

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I'm a chiropractor — follow these 3 rules for better joint and bone health - Chiropractor Dean Blackstock has revealed which foods matter most for maintaining healthy joints...

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NHS urges households to add 1 superfood to meals – even from frozen

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UK households issued cold shower warning

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NHS difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke explained and when to call 999

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Horror as passenger falls ill with Ebola on flight to Europe

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Psychologist shares little-known dementia symptom that appears in the afternoon

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Dr Amir Khan reveals the 5 health conditions made worse by the heatwave

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'Urgent action needed' on 'silent killer' as UK records 36C temperatures -- The intervention comes amid growing concern over Britain's infrastructure

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New fexofenadine update issued as UK experiences 36C temperatures -- A new UK record was set on Thursday

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Four in 10 women experience unexpected menopause symptom -- A TV doctor has given her advice for dry eyes, a lesser-known symptom of the menopause.

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I'm a GP — swap biscuits for this sweet treat to cut heart disease risk

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Difference between heatstroke and heat exhaustion explained — urgent symptoms

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Fresh UK health crisis spreading across 1 age group – and 3 things are to blame -- Three problems are affecting Brits in one age group and experts have sounded the alarm as new...

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Naga Munchetty 'fainted' before BBC appearance in painful health admission

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NHS advice to cool down 'in 30 minutes' as temperatures could hit 37C

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Cardiac nurse explains how people with heart conditions can stay safe in heatwave

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Parents issued sunscreen warning as they are urged to do one thing this heatwave

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NHS hospitals on the brink as machines breaking in 35C heatwave -- Doctors have reported 'awful' conditions as the UK heatwave continues.

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I'm a doctor — here's how to accurately check your blood pressure at home -- EXCLUSIVE: Small mistakes can lead to an inaccurate reading.

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Inside the world's number 1 gym where Anthony Joshua and Hollywood stars train with locals -- The gym where champions and movie stars sweat side by side with office workers is in one of the...

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Boomers drink the most and exercise the least - but are the most relaxed

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UKHSA shares sign you could be overhydrating in heatwave - The alert comes amid growing concern over the impact of extreme heat

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Alison Hammond 'emotional' as third of Brits delay 'sight-saving' treatment due to fear

19 days ago

Brain doctor shares everyday habit that might be 'first sign of migraine'

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Omeprazole users told 'check label' as NHS lists instructions as heat hits UK

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Chafing will stop with 1 cream doctor says 'will help' as 40C heat hits UK

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Surgeon's 'rule of six' to do during UK heatwave

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The difference between dehydration and just being thirsty

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The most common reason people die in hot weather - not heatstroke -- BBC journalist and former weather presenter Lara Lewington explained the greatest risk during...

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UK government names which medications can have stronger impact during heatwave -- The UK Health Security Agency stressed that hot weather 'can act to worsen existing health...

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Warning to anyone using insulin, inhalers or antidepressants during UK heatwave -- A health specialist has urged those on medication to be extra careful about how they store their...

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Anyone keeping statins on bedside table given urgent alert

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Brits urged to put medicines in 1 place on Wednesday

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UK health bosses issue urgent warning over common blood pressure medication -- Pharmacies must limit prescriptions of this common drug.

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IBS stopped me getting on with life and enjoying key moments with my children

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'Our daughter died due to poor care — the NHS trust tried to bury us'

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The five-minute exercise that can boost your mood and keep you alert

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Urgent warning issued to anyone with a lung condition — do 9 things this week

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Difference between Dementia and Alzheimer's explained -- Dementia and Alzheimer's disease are often used interchangeably, but they actually have...

19 days ago

Dr Amir Khan explains why women feel hot weather more than men as heatwave hits -- Dr Amir Khan is a familiar face on ITV's Good Morning Britain and Lorraine, where he regularly...

20 days ago

Expert says you must avoid exercising in this four-hour time slot as 40C heat hits UK -- EXCLUSIVE: Those who regularly head out for a run or gym session are being urged to take extra...

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Dr Amir Khan ibuprofen alert as NHS GP says 'it can hinder your healing'

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Skin cancer symptom 'people ignore' that's not a mole

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NHS urges Brits bitten by insects in heatwave to use ice pack for 10 minutes - Brits enjoying the heatwave are being urged to follow a simple NHS tip if they are bitten or...

18 days ago

The common childhood habit that may increase risk of high blood pressure

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Hot tea and coffee guidance as UK to face at least 39C temperatures

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NHS urges UK households to use 1 item before going outside

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Doctor's heatwave tip will cool you down with just 1 household item

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'Game changer' ingredient to prevent bitter coffee - and it's not syrup or sugar

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Doctor's 'best time' to take painkillers for maximum period pain relief

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The tea and berry combination that could slash heart disease death risk -- A study found that fewer than 20% of people are getting enough in their diets

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'I'm a doctor and this is why taking your shirt off in hot weather is dangerous' -- Some areas of the UK are forecast to see 40-degree temperatures this week. The Met Office has...

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My life suddenly stopped one day after breakfast - you must know about AVM -- Mez was working when she suddenly collapsed and had to be rushed to hospital

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Hot weather warning as Brits told 'call 999' if symptoms last 30 minutes

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Brits risk serious burns for a tan as extreme heatwave hits the UK

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Anyone with high blood pressure issued beta blockers and diuretics medication alert -- A pharmacist has issued a warning to millions with high blood pressure and who take medication...

21 days ago

Dietitian shares easy morning habit to boost gut health without supplements

21 days ago

UK households urged not to use fans from Tuesday

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NHS issues alert to all hay fever sufferers - 'be careful'

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Fall asleep faster in a heatwave by using expert's fan-free method

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Expert issues urgent UK heatwave health alert as it could 'worsen condition' -- Heatwaves can affect several medical conditions according to an expert

21 days ago

People with accessibility needs 'missing out' on parkruns due to 'lack of confidence' -- Specsavers has partnered with parkrun UK to make the weekly events more accessible for people...

21 days ago

Friendships are key to a happy old age – we're living proof of it -- EXCLUSIVE: Harmful attitudes towards ageing are causing unnecessary suffering... we all need to...

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