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Tuesday 21 May 2013,By Siski Green

Hayfever survival guide

Just as you get set to enjoy warmer weather, allergies hit. One in five of Brits get hayfever, which may mean being allergic to various kinds of pollen, including grass, trees, flowers, and weeds. Read On
Monday 20 May 2013,By Siski Green

Multitasking can improve judgement

According to new research, multitasking can actually lead to improved judgement, depending on the tasks being undertaken. Read On
Friday 17 May 2013,By Judith Wills

Diet tips? Be very afraid…

Judith wades through the quagmire of diet advice from celebrities and weight loss experts and comes up with her own top tip Read On
Friday 17 May 2013,By Siski Green

Pets help reduce heart disease risk

Would buying a goldfish reduce your risk of high blood pressure? Possibly not, but other pets – especially those that encourage you to exercise such as dogs – have been linked to improved cardiovascular health. Read On
Wednesday 15 May 2013,By Siski Green

Kava, a plant extract, helps relieve anxiety

New research from Australia suggests that kava could be a useful and less risky form of medication than what’s currently available for people suffering with anxiety disorders. Read On
Tuesday 14 May 2013,By Siski Green

Antibiotics for back pain

Nearly 40% of patients with chronic back pain could be treated with antibiotics, say Danish researchers. Read On
Monday 13 May 2013,By Lesley Dobson

Better hearing - bionically

New research has produced the hearing aid of the future – an ear that hears for you. Read On
Friday 10 May 2013,By Duncan McLaren

Ballochmyle

With Mabel in a much more lively mood than she has been recently, Duncan takes the family on a tranquil drive to explore a new area Read On
Friday 10 May 2013,By Siski Green

Eating peppers could help prevent Parkinson’s

Who knew that peppers contain nicotine? Not many people, probably, but with new research from the University of Washington finding that plants containing natural sources of nicotine may have a protective effect against Parkinson’s, it’s likely that it will soon become more common knowledge. Read On
Friday 10 May 2013,By Judith Wills

OK – Jamie's a gem for this

Judith applauds Jamie Oliver's efforts to get the country cooking again Read On