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Ticks are small spider-like creatures that are mainly found in woodland and heath areas. Peak seasons for ticks in the UK is between March and June, and again from August to November, but there is still a risk of picking them up...

Every year in the UK, more than 47,500 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer – that’s 129 males every day. One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. However, the good news is that in many cases...

One in six women of childbearing age have experienced pelvic pain in the last few months, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). It’s a very common condition and not just a minor inconvenience, it can interfere with daily...

Sugar has a bittersweet reputation when it comes to health. Sugar occurs naturally in all foods that contain carbohydrates, such as fruits and vegetables, grains, and dairy. Consuming whole foods that contain natural sugar is okay. Plant foods also...

The term headache disorder encompasses a wide variety of nervous system conditions that cause painful symptoms in the head. Headache disorders include headaches and migraine. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), headache disorders affect approximately 50% of adults around...

The importance of establishing a meal routine when working from home. We are living in unprecedented times, where we find ourselves indoors most of the time.  Even for the most resilient of us, it is likely that there will...

Although medical professionals and nutritionists have long known about the link between vitamin D and healthy bones, it was not considered very important until a few years ago. Now we know that vitamin D deficiency can not only lead...

TO LIFE! HEALTHY DELICIOUS FOOD! Fresh flavours, healthy and easy recipes, delicious food – Rose style Authors Judi Rose, daughter of legendary Evelyn Rose whose recipes have inspired generations of cooks and her cousin, Dr Jackie Rose, a GP...

What is sleep? Sleep is a naturally recurring state of mind and body, characterised by altered consciousness, relatively inhibited sensory activity, reduced muscle activity and inhibition of nearly all voluntary muscles during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, and reduced interactions...