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Gut health is an essential part of our overall health - linked to everything from digestion and our immune system to mental health. But there’s more to good gut health than just eating more fibre.  read more about How To Improve Your Digestive Health: 8 Powerful Tips
Myths, taboos and ignorance remain an issue in many areas of health. Great progress has been made in breaking the stigma and building awareness around women’s health and mental health read more about Pelvic Floor Health For Men: Myths, Taboos And You
There are so many myths surrounding weight-loss that it's often hard to know when the advice you're being given is medically sound or if it's just another fad. We spoke to Professor Sanjay Purkayastha, Consultant General Surgeon at King Edward VII's Hospital with a specialist interest in Bariatric & Upper GI Surgery to get advice on loosing weight safely. read more about Losing weight safely: advice from a bariatric surgeon
As we journey through life, crossing the milestone of 50 brings about a new chapter in our health and wellness journey. With age, the body undergoes various changes, making certain health checks and screenings more vital than ev read more about Essential Health Checks For The Over-50s
Do you think you may have a hernia? You’re not alone; hernias are very common. Over five million people get diagnosed with a hernia every year. Learn more about what a hernia is, diagnosing a hernia, and the next steps to treating your hernia. read more about Understanding Inguinal Hernias
Everyone experiences heartburn from time to time, a condition causes a burning in the throat and leaves a bad taste in the mouth. What’s more, new research has shown that around three in 10 people in Europe and US suffer from heartburn chronically, known as GORD (Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease). read more about Tips for avoiding acid reflux (heartburn) at Christmas
Haemorrhoids, commonly known as piles, are an uncomfortable and often distressing condition affecting a significant portion of the population. They are caused by swollen veins in the rectal and anal regions and can lead to symptoms such as itching, pain and even bleeding. read more about 36 Ways To Reduce Piles (Haemorrhoids)
After breast surgery it can feel quite confusing finding out what is the best to help your recovery. You have so much to think about after surgery that it can be tricky to know where to start and what advice to follow. read more about How physiotherapy can help you after breast surgery
Arthritis, a condition characterised by joint pain and stiffness, affects millions of people worldwide. Despite its widespread prevalence, there's much we can do to reduce the risk of developing this debilitating condition, or manage its symptoms if already diagnosed. read more about How to reduce your risk of arthritis
Over a quarter of men frequently get up in the night to wee, but only fifth of them realise this could signal a problem with their prostate read more about When should men be concerned about weeing during the night?