Health & Wellbeing

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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.

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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

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Health

Out-of-date medications: are they safe or should you bin them?

Medications and supplements all have expiry dates. But how many of us check them and does it matter? We've got the facts from the experts.

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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.

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.

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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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Gut Health

9 foods that cause flatulence - and how to avoid it

Passing wind more than you’d like? A gut specialist dietitian reveals the foods that cause gas and what you can do about it.

Health

Is it snoring or sleep apnoea? Dr Mark Porter explains

How to deal with a snoring problem that is causing sleepless nights.

Walking

The expert guide to hiking for beginners

Everything you need to know to start hill walking and the mistakes to avoid.

Healthy Eating

The news we’ve all been waiting for – chocolate IS good for us

We speak to the experts about how a daily fix of cocoa can actually benefit your health.

Exercise

How to improve balance: 10 simple exercises to try at home

Our fitness expert has created a simple workout of ten exercises that will improve your balance and core strength – all from the comfort of your home.

Health

When is the right time for a hip or knee replacement?

Expert advice on when you need a hip or knee replacement, and how long you may have to wait on the NHS.

Sleep advice

How to sleep well in the heat at home and on holiday

Expert advice on how to get a good night's sleep when its hot - and three mistakes to avoid.

healthy eating

Should you give up bread for your health?

What's the truth about bread? A nutritionist explains how bread affects our bodies and whether we really should consider giving it up for our health.

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