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All the latest health and wellbeing information and advice from the experts.

Body Dysmorphia: How Common Is It?

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a relatively common mental health condition in which a person is preoccupied with perceived flaws in their physical appearance. About one in 50 people are affected by body dysmorphia. BDD sufferers often develop compulsive behaviours like self-harm, excessive mirror checking, avoidance, self-loathing, depression and, in some cases, even suicidal thoughts....

The Importance of Making Time for Yourself

If the last few years have taught us anything it’s that we all need to make an effort to take care of ourselves. Times are dark right now and it’s becoming that much harder to “switch off” thanks to a 24 hour news cycle and our collective addiction to social media. But taking time for yourself has never been more important. Why it’s important to take time for yourself

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Advantages of Online GP Appointments

Since the pandemic of 2020, many doctor's surgeries around the world have been facing a backlog relating to patient appointments, meaning that many of these services are overstretched, and cannot provide the care that they could before the outbreak of COVID-19.

As is the way with most things, many of the services of a general practitioner or family medical practitioner can be offered...

Seven Ways You Can Help a Partner Who is Struggling With Mobility

Dealing with mobility issues is a very tough thing to go through by yourself. If your partner is suffering from mobility issues as the result of an accident or illness, you will want to make sure that you are making life as easy for them as possible. It is important to remember that there are big differences between temporary mobility problems and permanent ones.

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More than a third (34%) of adults across the UK already feel that their health has deteriorated

Warning as rising cost of living threatens national physical health crisis

The UK faces a physical health crisis as individuals are increasingly turning to unhealthy habits to manage the rising cost of living, according to research by mutual healthcare provider, Benenden Health. The new research shows that more than a third (34%) of adults across the UK already feel that their health has deteriorated as a result of the cost of living crisis, with negative impacts on...

Study finds Menopausal women lose out on five weeks of sleep per year

Women going through menopause lose an average of more than five and a half weeks of sleep per year, according to new national research revealed today.

The study, conducted by sleep experts at Silentnight , was commissioned to lay bare the true impact that the menopause is having on sleep. It found that nearly two thirds of women (64%) going through menopause suffer from disrupted...

The Challenges of Caring - and Your Career

When it comes to caring for our loved ones, we will do anything to provide them with the best care they can get. Often however this responsibility falls on to a few key individuals, maybe even just one person, and the challenges that come with such a responsibility are wearing both physically and emotionally. Late night phone calls, visits to prepare meals, managing appointments and...

Parents are urged to book an eye appointment for their child before the start of the new school year

Cases of eye strain and short-sightedness on the increase in children

Khuram Sarwar, optician at Feel Good Contacts is urging parents to book an eye appointment for their child before their children start the new school year. Delaying an eye health check-up could be dangerous; after all, it’s challenging to know if your child has a problem with one eye when the vision is good in the other.

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Fitness experts reveal surprising foods to avoid before a workout

While it’s important to fuel your body before you hit the gym, some pre-workout snacks can actually hinder your workout, making you feel tired, bloated, and even suffer from stomach cramps.

To help you make the most of your workout, fitness experts at Barbend have revealed five common foods to avoid eating the hour before a workout – and what to eat instead.

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7 ways to relax and destress

A busy life can take its toll on your health. While some amount of stress is normal and considered part of our survival, too much stress is not good. It can cause headaches, muscle tension, stomach aches, and even death. To avoid the health hazards of dealing with excessive stress, you need to learn simple but effective ways to relax. Here are some tips that can help.

1. A hot bath

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