Sleep: Three ways to tell if you’re getting good quality sleep, according to an expert

SLEEP is crucial for overall health. It is when the body rest, recovers, and recuperates. However, sometimes it can be hard to know whether that sleep that's been had was actually good quality sleep.

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How to live longer: A 'simple and effective' way to add numerous years onto your life

WE ALL know the benefits of keeping active. From keeping our heart rate low to reducing stiffness in the joints, it can all help as we age. But one expert says just a consistent amount of walking every week could add years to our life expectancy.

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High blood pressure: The simple exercise shown to lower BP – don’t have to leave your seat

HIGH blood pressure is often referred to as the silent killer as it doesn't normally cause any symptoms. It is because of the lack of symptoms that it is crucial to act when someone finds their blood pressure is too high. One of the ways to lower blood pressure can be done without leaving the seat one is sitting on.

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Dementia symptoms: The way you drive your car could be a sign - accurate in 90% of people

ALTHOUGH dementia is mainly linked to memory problems, there are other warning signs that could be telling of the condition. According to research, one area that could hold clues is the way you drive.

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Long Covid: The 'common' symptom' which 'can often be misdiagnosed' - signs

THE NHS notes that how long it takes to recover from COVID-19 is different for everybody, but many people feel better in a few days or weeks. The ONS says an estimated 1.3 million people in the UK were experiencing long COVID symptoms of 6 December 2.

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Warning: low survival rate in the UK as children are being diagnosed with cancer too late

CHILDHOOD cancers are being diagnosed too late in the UK leading to worse survival rates than comparable countries, experts have warned. Around 85 youngsters are diagnosed with Wilms' tumour - the most common children's kidney cancer - every year, most under the age of five.

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UK lagging behind other developed nations in treating child cancer, says study

CHILDHOOD cancers are being diagnosed later in the UK leading to worse treatment success rates than in comparable countries, experts have warned.

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High cholesterol: 'Fast' ways to get rid of hazardous cholesterol in your body

HAVE you been told by your doctor or pharmacist that you have high cholesterol? What exactly does this mean and how can you lower it?

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Zara & Mike Tindall are 'like teenagers' at Wimbledon as they 'press their lips together'

ZARA AND MIKE TINDALL were the first members of the Royal Family to attend Wimbledon in 2022. However, their body language was "like teenagers" according to an expert.

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High cholesterol: Two cups of a popular beverage could lower ‘bad’ levels - study

A HOT drink at the end of the day, especially in the colder months can be a real treat. And for those with a sweet tooth, hot chocolate is a favourite. But researchers have shown a cup of cocoa could be just as good for your health as it is for your tastebuds.

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High blood pressure: Your sleeping arrangements may 'significantly' affect your risk

HIGH blood pressure is rife in Western counties, owing to the popularity of diets high in salt, and fat. According to new findings, the setting in which we sleep may also influence our risk of the disease.

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Long Covid: Build up exercise ‘slowly’ to aid recovery, expert says

AFTER potentially weeks of feeling unwell with Covid-19 it can be very tempting to rush back to our regular lives as soon as possible. And this is even more tempting if during that time you've been isolating at home, cut off from the outside world. But one expert has warned that doing so could hinder your recovery in the long term.

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Endometriosis diet: Cutting out gluten can ease symptoms - expert

ENDOMETRIOSIS can be an extremely painful and debilitating condition. Despite the fact that one in 10 women in the UK are currently living with it, there is no known cure. However, there is research to suggest following certain diets could ease symptoms.

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