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Scientists are always looking for new ways to treat asthma. It is a condition that affects millions of people every year – and many of those who suffer the worst are children. But some forms of the disease are worse than others and that can…

Wanting to lose weight is the most common reason that anyone changes their diet. But if your goal is to shed some pounds, how are you supposed to know which is the right diet to choose? With so much pressure to stay slim many people have…

Bipolar disorder (BD) is one of the fastest growing mental health issues. It has already been diagnosed in thousands of people worldwide, but it is though that the number of people who have the condition undiagnosed could be far larger. BD…

Going through the menopause is something that many women dread. Despite its inevitability it can still cause an awful lot of stress. Now it seems, however, that women who begin the menopause early may have more to worry about than the…

Arthritis is known as one of the most common health concerns, affecting millions of people across the world. It’s most likely to occur later in life, but the disease can attack anyone at virtually any time. There are a number of different…

Most experts agree that we need omega-3 fatty acids in our bodies to maintain a healthy lifestyle and ensure our wellbeing. But the body can’t make these acids on its own meaning that we have to get our supply from the food that we eat.…

It’s a very common occurrence to find yourself stressed at work. After all, work is a stressful place filled with deadlines and pressure. Unfortunately, however, it seems that increasingly work stress is spilling over into our personal…

Practicing safe sex is one of the most important things that you can do. And while there are many different methods of birth control, by far the most popular has been proven to be the condom. A report on the methods used also showed…

Sometimes when couples have been together for a long time, one partner will have put on a lot of weight, while the other will have stayed relatively slim. Surprisingly, it’s actually a fairly common situation and it can actually put a lot…

The morning is a hugely important time if you are attempting to lose weight, or just hope to maintain your current weight. The choices you make when you first wake up set you up for the rest of the day, so you need to make the right call.…

The word ‘cancer’ just carries with it so much weight. The statistics say that it’s almost certain that you know someone who has died of cancer or is currently suffering with it. So many people are affected by the disease so it’s no…

Diabetes negatively affects the wellbeing of millions of people around the world, and it’s a growing problem. We associate risk factors of developing diabetes with a high sugar diet, not getting enough exercise and being obese. Of course…

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a form of dementia that wastes away the brain. It’s one of the most frightening and debilitating diseases in the world. It affects memory, thinking and behaviour. And while we know that millions of people suffer…

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is one the most debilitating and dangerous diseases in the world. It affects over 35 million people worldwide and is especially distressing for the patient as it leads to memory loss, lack of bodily function and…

Sometimes, commonly held ‘scientific facts’ come a little unstuck when evidence is presented that doesn’t agree with them. Take the concept that athletes and bodybuilders need to take on lots of additional protein if they want to gain…

It’s well known that asthma affects children quite badly. The condition, which narrows the airways of the lungs, can make it difficult to breathe and can require you to be constantly carrying an inhaler just in case you get symptoms or have…

There can be few things that are more fundamentally distressing to us than the death of a child. We hate the idea of a child dying before its parents – there is something deeply sad and moving, and it something that it can be difficult to…

In the UK we hear a lot about people binge drinking. We are often told that we are one of the worst countries for over-indulging in alcohol and that it causes a lot of problems for our health and wellbeing. Not everyone agrees on how bad…

We have all heard of the menopause – it’s a natural part of life for all women. And it is well known that women have a number of different coping tactics and a lot of support for going through this period. But it is also true that…

If you ever slept next to someone who snores you know that it can be a bit of a pain when you’re trying to get some sleep. It can even be a bit of problem if you snore – many people are known to wake themselves up with their own snoring.…

When you get diagnosed with cancer it can be one of the most frightening experiences of your life. Fortunately, of course, medical science has now advanced to the point where there are a number of positive ways to treat the disease. One of…

Cancer is one of the most prolific killers in the world. In the United Kingdom alone, cancer causes 157,000 deaths every single year. It’s no surprise, then, that finding new ways to treat cancer is one of the strongest medical priorities.…

Getting married means committing yourself to one person for the rest of your life, and that means every aspect – including the sex. You may have been married for a long time and going to bed with the same person every night, but how much do…

Discussing your financial situation with your partner can be very awkward, especially if it’s something that you’re not really used to doing. If this is the way that you feel – don’t worry, it’s a very common problem. Anyone who has ever…

A number of women find motherhood to be a very overwhelming situation. Hormonal changes, new responsibilities and a new lifestyle can make things especially hard on first-time mothers who don’t really understand what they are in for.…

It can be very easy to overlook the health of your bones. We have a natural expectation of our bones to be in good shape, especially if we lead a healthy lifestyle – but this isn’t always the case. Bones getting thinner and weaker is…

We all know that fruit and vegetables are good for us. It’s recommended that we consume at least five portions per day and they are a fantastic source of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. But while it’s no surprise to learn that…

Arthritis is one of the most common wellness concerns in the UK. However, it’s one that you can treat quite easily through a number of natural methods. We’ve picked out ten of the best. Weight Loss Losing weight is one of the most…

Lung imaging – it’s an example of exactly how far medical science has progressed in the last few years. While in the past we had to rely on inefficient MRI scans to diagnose problems with the lungs, now it seems that a new lung imaging…

Asthma is a growing problem. It is a condition that affects the lungs and causes inflammation in the airways. This can make it very difficult to breathe, leading to coughing, shortness of breath and tightness of the chest. It is a very…