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Answering your daily health questions with advice from our health specialists

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Burnout is becoming a prominent fixture of our everyday lives, whether you see it being defined on social media, analysed in the news, or you may have personal experience. Even X-Factor judge Simon Cowell has spoken about how he's taken the decision to slow down his busy lifestyle because he was 'very nervous about burnout'.
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When was the last time you woke up feeling really refreshed from sleep? With the average UK resident getting just 6.66 hours sleep per weeknight, it’s likely that it was quite a while ago.  April is 2022’s Stress Awareness Month and one sound way of assessing your stress levels is considering how sleep fits into your list...
Since 1984, on the second Wednesday of March every year, National No Smoking Day is celebrated. It aims to help smokers who want to quit, encouraging them to refrain from smoking for one day, taking a step in the right direction to quit for good. It’s also promoted as an opportunity for people to offer their support...
Herbal tea and infusions have been on the block now for thousands of years throughout the world, offering the population a healthy and comforting alternative to either the standard coffee or regular black tea option. Tea, in all of its different and unique forms, is widely loved and cherished everywhere, for many different reasons, with health benefits...
Male suicide is still a heartbreaking epidemic. Although women are more likely to be diagnosed with depression, men are three times more to suffer in silence and take their own life. In recent years, men’s mental health awareness has seemed to increase thanks to the Movember movement, and the stigma around depression seems to be easing, but last year, after many years of decline, male suicide rates in the UK increased. What's going on?
Benefits of breastfeeding: a mother bonds with her child by giving breast milk, while sitting on a chair outside.
When it comes to feeding your baby, which is better? Breast milk or formula? What are the benefits of breastfeeding? Lets take a look at the pros, cons, myths, and truths about breastfeeding.
Your favourite medical TV show often runs a risk of getting things wrong at times. Writers have the tricky task of fitting complex medical jargon, hospital politics and the personal lives of doctors all into one drama-fuelled hour of entertainment. As expected, they don’t always get it right.
Summer takes us on a holiday away from our regular lives and it's normal to lose focus on your health and personal goals. Luckily, it’s incredibly easy to jump back into a healthy lifestyle and get your health back on track. Keep reading for some useful tips and advice on how to recharge both your physical and mental health this autumn.
Going back to school can be challenging and scary for children faced with a learning disability. Learn about common learning disabilities and what teachers and parents can do to help all children succeed in the classroom.
An aeroplane on the tarmac. Jet lag can cause different symptoms. Find out how to avoid and overcome jet lag.
Going on holiday to far away places is exciting, but with it comes jet lag. Jet lag causes temporary disruption to your body's normal rhythms, which can put a dampener on the first few days of your trip. Find out what jet lag does to your body and how you can avoid it.

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