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With the recent heatwave that has hit the UK, many of us do not have the luxury of air conditioning, which is generally the norm in hotter countries. At Spire Gatwick Park Hospital we have been looking at the top tips for keeping cool.

Exercising with your child ticks several boxes at once, says The Life Coach Ben Short, and the summer holidays are the perfect time to start.

As we move towards Wimbledon, the biggest tennis tournament of the year and more people are inspired to take up tennis, we look at some of the most common injuries associated with the sport.

Eight out of 10 of us do not apply sunscreen properly before going outdoors. With skin cancer one of the most common cancers in the south east, what are we doing wrong and why? Dr Sandeep Cliff, Consultant Dermatologist, has the answers and advice on how to be safe in the sun.

With temperatures soaring in the UK, more is better when it comes to protecting your eyes from the sun. If you are planning to be out in the sun for any period of time it is advisable to protect your eyes by wearing a wide brimmed hat along with some good quality sunglasses.

Horse of The Year Show competitor Amanda Firman tells us about her decision to go ahead with a gastric bypass for her own health and the health of her horse.

Who would have thought that kissing is full of health benefits, multiple studies have suggested that kissing can do everything from burning a few calories to leaving you on an emotional high.

If you are sneezing, have runny eyes and a blocked nose, the chances are it is not a summer cold but hay fever. Whether you are new to this annual blight, or have suffered for years, Spire Gatwick Park Hospital’s Ears, Nose and Throat Consultant, Mr Mike O’Connell, has some helpful advice to help lessen the symptoms.

June is the month when cycling fever grips Surrey. Whether you’re taking part in the London to Brighton Ride on June 17, cycling in a local event or simply dusting off your old two wheeler for a quick spin, The Life Coach, Ben Short, has some sound advice.

Geoffrey Bragg, 65, a retired aircraft engineer from Southwater, who had a left hip operation, under the care of Mr Khalid Drabu on November 24, 2016 was back cycling just a month and a half following surgery.