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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 ...

I lost the love of my life to pancreatic cancer after months of mistakes and delays

I lost the love of my life to pancreatic cancer after months of mistakes and delays

Health
Sarah Carter

The doctor had told us that we would be referred to an oncologist for chemo, but back home we found ourselves waiting ...

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 ...