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Your guide to a healthy, balanced diet
Although a healthy diet varies from person to person, there are some basic components that your body needs.
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Why water is vital for your health and how to stay hydrated
Staying hydrated by drinking enough water every day is essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
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Ask the expert: what is rosacea?
Rosacea is a long-term (chronic) skin condition that causes burning, stinging sensations and flushing (redness) of the skin.
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How to reduce your risk of skin cancer
Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world.
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Gallstones symptoms and causes explained
Gallstones are a fairly common condition that affects an estimated one in 10 adults in the UK.
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How to access private treatment
Accessing private healthcare for the first time can be daunting, but we're here to make it simple.
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What causes rectal bleeding and when to seek help
Rectal bleeding refers to passing blood through your back passage (rectum).
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Four reasons for period pain
Period pain, also known as dysmenorrhea, is a very common symptom in women during their reproductive years.
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How does private healthcare work?
Step by step process for getting private medical treatment.
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Life after breast cancer surgery
After breast cancer treatment, you'll continue to be monitored and remain under the care of your cancer team for at least five years.
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How stress affects your health and wellbeing
Stress is something most people face at some time in their lives.
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Hair loss in women: causes and treatments
It’s normal to lose some hair every day.
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The top five exercises for over 50s
Keeping active and exercising regularly can help you stay independent and energetic as you get older.
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What you need to know about allergic rhinitis (hay fever)
Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) affects around one in four UK adults and is becoming increasingly common.
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Hernia repair surgery: procedure, benefits, risks and recovery
Mr Youssef says if you suffer pain or other symptoms from your hernia, he recommends you have it surgically repaired.
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Inguinal hernia FAQs
Every year around 20 million people worldwide undergo surgery to repair an inguinal hernia, revealing just how common inguinal hernias are.
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What is chronic pain and how is it treated?
Around a quarter of the population in the UK will experience chronic (long-term) pain at some point in their lives.
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Optician, optometrist and ophthalmologist: what’s the difference?
Most people will be familiar with their local optometrist and optician, though fewer will have interacted with an ophthalmologist.
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