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Friday 24 May 2013,By Duncan McLaren

The lost voice

Duncan visits Mabel and finds that sometimes the care home offers a refuge from the turmoil of everyday life Read On
Friday 24 May 2013,By Judith Wills

Walks on the (slightly, occasionally) wild side

Judith's week of walking everywhere comes to a close but she is is left feeling inspired to walk more often Read On
Thursday 23 May 2013,By Saga correspondent

Why we need to understand our medicines

New research from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) shows a real need for patients to understand their medicines better. Read On
Thursday 23 May 2013,By Dr David Roche

Health Q&A: continuing pain after an injury and the loss of smell and taste

Saga Magazine's Dr Roche answers questions on continuing pain after a golfing injury and the loss of smell and taste Read On
Thursday 23 May 2013,By Jane Garton and Patsy Westcott

The latest research news

A round-up of the latest health news, including how honey could be an alternative to antibiotics and how chewing gum can help you concentrate Read On
Wednesday 22 May 2013,By Lesley Dobson

An extra dose of olive oil and nuts may help muscle up your brain power

Are you eating your five a day – and olive oil, nuts and fish? Now there’s more reason to eat Mediterranean. Read On
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