Health & Wellbeing

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Healthy eating

7 healthy foods that could actually be bad for you

They’ve fooled us for years, but your ‘healthy’ favourites might be hiding some not-so-wholesome secrets.

Health

Skin cancer: what does it look like and how to mimimise your risk

As we age, our risk of skin cancer increases. We explain the signs to look out for and why early treatment makes such a difference.

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Healthy eating

Better than tuna? The healthiest tinned fish to stock up on

From brain-boosting mackerel to calcium-rich sardines, here’s how tinned fish can support your health at any age.

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Health

Is the doctor's letter dead? How to use the NHS app across the UK

NHS England wants everyone to be using its app within three years - we look at the situation UK-wide and what to do if you haven't got a smart phone.

Healthy eating

One quick and easy trick to make your tomatoes even healthier

Tomatoes: they’re delicious, they’re packed with powerful antioxidants and they can help to lower cholesterol, so get some in the oven now

Healthy eating

Why staying hydrated is so important

An extra glass of water could be key to keeping you on top form – especially as we age.

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Yoga

Simple yoga stretches to help ease creaking joints

Embrace the power of yoga and mindfulness to enhance your flexibility, reduce joint pain, and improve your overall wellbeing with this simple, at-home routine.

8 proven daily changes that could add a decade to your life

Could walking more, sleeping better and eating differently really add a decade to your life? The evidence suggests yes.

Nutrition

Is a vitamin deficiency causing your brain fog?

Experts reveal how a vitamin B12 deficiency could be the hidden culprit behind memory loss and what to do about it.

Fitness

5 simple moves that helped me get fit in my 60s

>It’s never too late to overhaul your fitness and build muscle, says Fiona Lambert – who’s the fittest she’s ever been at 62

Sleep

Is poor sleep causing your hearing loss?

Research says sleeping badly can damage your hearing – and a weekend lie-in may help protect it. We find out more – and discover some of the other surprising things that can cause hearing problems.

Health

Eyesight getting worse? It may not be age related

Dr Mark Porter says undiagnosed illnesses and medications including Viagra can all affect your eyesight.

Health

The 10 biggest health myths - and what you should believe instead

We separate fact from fiction on the most prevalent health myths, and reveal the truth behind each one.

Health

Varicose veins – all you need to know

Varicose veins are not just a cosmetic problem: they cause swelling, aching and even ulcers and clots. But what exactly are they – and what are the latest treatments?

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