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I’m just as bendy at 82

I’m just as bendy at 82

Health
Sarah Carter

“We start with ‘centring’,” says Adamson. “Bringing awareness to where you are in that moment in time, which immediately begins to reduce ...

How (and why) you should reduce your blood pressure

How (and why) you should reduce your blood pressure

Health
Sarah Carter

What is hypertension?  Hypertension is another term for high blood pressure and the point where it could be treated with medication. That’s ...

The complete guide to colds and flu

The complete guide to colds and flu

Health
Sarah Carter

What is the difference between a cold and the flu? Flu is typically more severe and develops quickly. If you feel unwell ...

from sardines to tinned tomatoes

from sardines to tinned tomatoes

Health
Sarah Carter

Make some shop swaps Three of the most inflammatory food types are those high in sugar, refined carbohydrates and fried foods. We ...

What happens to your health if you stop having sex?

What happens to your health if you stop having sex?

Health
Sarah Carter

“For many, the demands of daily life, work, children and other responsibilities can take precedence over intimacy, leaving little time for sex,” ...

What stress does to your body – and how to avoid it

What stress does to your body – and how to avoid it

Health
Sarah Carter

The physical effects of stress on the body   Stress affects the body by releasing hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, which may ...

The surprising reason it’s vital to keep your gums healthy

The surprising reason it’s vital to keep your gums healthy

Health
Sarah Carter

In some cases, pocket surgery may be done, in which small incisions are made in the gums to allow a portion of ...

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