May Health Features
Migraine, what a headache
It is easy to think that migraine is just another form of headache, but today it is recognised as a neurological disorder.
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When your nails aren't in the pink
Many people in late middle age and older notice changes in their nails and sometimes the nails lose their natural pink glow and can take on a dull yellow tinge.
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Pneumonia can still take your breath away
Pneumonia is still quite common, it affects around one in ten adults every year, and if not treated promptly it can still be very serious indeed.
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Health food of the month - Spelt
There has been a recent trend towards Spelt and today many people are choosing Spelt products over traditional flour ingredients.
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Continuing our New Health Column: Home Exercise and Rehab
Gina John
is a Pilates Practitioner and Registered Osteopath who has spent many years offering help and advice, especially to the over 50 age group.
This month Gina looks at lower back pain
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New hope for baldness
There is new hope for people with thinning or receding hair.
Lack of sleep
A team from the University of Milan, studying problems associated with sleep deprivation, have found some interesting results.
In plain English
A plan is in place to ensure doctors from overseas working in the UK can speak adequate levels of English.
Heartiness can pay
Having an optimistic outlook can help reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
Essential oils can be hot stuff
A warning has gone out saying that people need to be aware of the high risk of fire with essential oils.
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