Emotional Well-Being Is Key to Healthy You

In our daily quest for the well-being lifestyle, we often overlook our emotional well-being. In counseling my clients, I often remind them to step back and enjoy the moment. With the techie advantages we enjoy we are always on----Flex hours at work give us the ability to start earlier and work later; email synced with mobile devices allows us to be connected around the clock, every single day.



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Your Guide to Incontinence Pads and Other Absorbent Products

Choosing incontinence products for your body and severity is a big part of incontinence management. Incontinence sufferers have a lot of absorbent product options, from pads and guards to full diapers, and everything in between. The following is guide to incontinence pads and other absorbent products.



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Tips on How to Maintain And Care For a Dumbbell Set

Healthy living comes with the need to keep fit by way of exercising. Weight lifting is an integral part of this process whether you are seeking to build muscles or just for purposes of keeping your body in shape. If you have been involved in weight lifting or power lifting, chances are that you must have come into contact with a dumbbell set, or you could have one in that fitness kit you bought for home use.



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Bride-to-be can finally walk down the aisle after surgery to correct her foot - which was always two inches off the ground

Jules Wakeham (pictured with fiancé, Deane Pentney), 31, from Oldham, had surgery to permanently fuse her ankle and wrist joints after she developed severe osteoarthritis.



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How long do YOU have left to live? Wonder how your lifestyle affects when you'll die?

We asked six people to talk frankly about their health; Dr Gideon Paul, a physician and consultant cardiologist then predicted their life expectancy.



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Revealed: The celebrity workout DVDs that really WILL get you fit - with Geordie Shore's Vicky Pattison and Davina leading the way

EXCLUSIVE: Our personal training experts put a host of DVDs to the test and found while some were confusing and shambolic, others really can yield great results.



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A lack of sleep 'damages the brain in a similar way to being hit on the head'

Researchers at Sweden's Uppsala University believe the findings could add to evidence that a lack of sleep increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's.



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Remember any of these? Historians unearth vintage sweet wrappers from the 1920s to help trigger happy memories among dementia sufferers

Historians at Rowntree's have placed a selection of packaging online in the hope it might trigger happy memories in sufferers.



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'I had an abortion - but I'm STILL pregnant three months later': Teenager, 19, discovers pills failed to work after feeling 'movements' in her stomach

Shannon Skinner and her partner, Anthony Hunt, 24, from Bristol, decided to terminate the pregnancy after eight weeks because they already had a four-month-old baby.



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Love really DOES make us warm inside but weak at the knees, while disgust turns the stomach

Researchers at the University of Turku, in Finland, found different emotions affect the body in different, and distinctive ways.



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Victim of X Factor wannabe's glass attack returns to work as a swimming teacher after making remarkable recovery

Scott Aitken, 27, from Northumberland, was left with serious facial injuries after he was attacked by Lucie Slater, an X Factor contestant, in June 2012.



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People who are religious or spiritual have 'thicker' brains which could protect them against depression

Researchers at Columbia University and New York State Psychiatric Institute found religious people have a thicker cortex.



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Designer vaginas are ruining our idea of what women's bodies should look like, doctors warn

Airbrushing and waxing are two of the main reasons why women are becoming unhappy with their appearance, say the University of Queensland researchers.



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'Bad' cholesterol that causes heart attacks now linked to Alzheimer's: Clumps stick to brain cells affecting memory and mood

In patients affected by disease, clumps of the protein stick to brain cells, affecting memory, mood and behaviour.



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New graphic images show the damage caused by smoking

Public Health England has launched a new stop-smoking film which informs viewers that smoking increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Image shows toxins passing into the brain.



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Federal Health Insurance Marketplace Reports Surge in Enrollments

Title: Federal Health Insurance Marketplace Reports Surge in Enrollments

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Created: 12/29/2013 12:35:00 PM

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Health Tip: When Baby Spits Up Excessively

Title: Health Tip: When Baby Spits Up Excessively

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Created: 12/30/2013 7:35:00 AM

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Health Tip: Take Care of Your Glucose Meter

Title: Health Tip: Take Care of Your Glucose Meter

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Created: 12/30/2013 7:35:00 AM

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What Yoga Can and Can't Do for You

Title: What Yoga Can and Can't Do for You

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Created: 12/30/2013 9:35:00 AM

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Yoga More Than a Crutch for NYC Man Who Suffered Devastating Leg Injury

Title: Yoga More Than a Crutch for NYC Man Who Suffered Devastating Leg Injury

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Peer Pressure May Influence Your Food Choices

Title: Peer Pressure May Influence Your Food Choices

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Created: 12/30/2013 9:35:00 AM

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Cancer Patients Vulnerable to Complications From Flu

Title: Cancer Patients Vulnerable to Complications From Flu

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Created: 12/27/2013 12:35:00 PM

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FDA Warns Consumers Against Body-Building Supplement

Title: FDA Warns Consumers Against Body-Building Supplement

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Created: 12/27/2013 12:35:00 PM

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Portable Bed Rails Can Pose Safety Hazard, FDA Says

Title: Portable Bed Rails Can Pose Safety Hazard, FDA Says

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Created: 12/27/2013 2:35:00 PM

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Secure Your Prescription Drugs When Hosting Holiday Parties: Experts

Title: Secure Your Prescription Drugs When Hosting Holiday Parties: Experts

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Created: 12/27/2013 2:35:00 PM

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Counselors Give Smokers Best Chance to Quit: Study

Title: Counselors Give Smokers Best Chance to Quit: Study

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Created: 12/27/2013 2:35:00 PM

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Total Smoking Bans Work Better Than Halfway Measures

Title: Total Smoking Bans Work Better Than Halfway Measures

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Created: 12/27/2013 4:35:00 PM

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Dermatologist Offers Tips on Dry Winter Skin

Title: Dermatologist Offers Tips on Dry Winter Skin

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Created: 12/28/2013 9:35:00 AM

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Tips to Jump-Start Your New Year's Resolutions

Title: Tips to Jump-Start Your New Year's Resolutions

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The bizarre visions that come after you lose your sight: Artist paints his 'bizarre visual hallucinations' seven years after going blind

Arthur Ellis, 66, from Southborough, Kent, he lives amid a vivid world of hallucinatory visions since losing his sight seven years ago.



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ASK THE DOCTOR: What is the best way to treat tennis elbow?

DR MARTIN SCURR helps a worried sufferer of tennis elbow and a patient who has increased metal in the blood after a hip replacement.



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First major breakthrough in heart failure for 20 years thanks to pregnancy hormone

Doctors found that Serelaxin, a synthetic version of the hormone relaxin, can slash the death rate for people with the condition.



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Why those 'superfruits' may just be a costly rip-off... and you'd do just as well eating a humble potato!

All superfruits claim they contain a big dose of vitamin C, but there are no diseases prevalent in Britain that have anything to do with vitamin C deficiency.



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Think woeful care is just an NHS problem? HARRIET SERGEANT'S bitter experience proves otherwise

When Gilly Sergeant, 86, was rushed to one of London’s private hospitals, her daughter Harriet discovered it was not much better than the NHS.



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Why are ever more healthy young women falling victim to MS?

Nikki Cooper, 32, from Guildford, Surrey, experienced the beginnings of multiple sclerosis at the age of 28, and initially thought it was a trapped nerve.



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The one-stop breast cancer op that spares women weeks of radiotherapy

Rita Rose, 64, from Highgate, North London, was given radiotherapy during surgery to remove the tumour in her breast, instead of weeks of treatment.



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Why codeine painkillers don't work for millions - and may even harm your health

Dr Paul Debenham, 60, from Newbury, Berkshire, discovered that he did not produce the enzyme which breaks down codeine into morphine.



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Alex Vaughan, 7, beat leukaemia to give best man's speech at parents' wedding

Alex Vaughan (pictured) told his parents how much he loved them during the best man speech at the ceremony in Preston.



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Do YOU have text claw or iPosture? Expert reveals the 21st century ailments caused by our smartphones and tablets

Internet addiction specialist Professor Phil Reed, from Swansea University, says people who are addicted to their smartphones are often easily distracted and have disrupted sleep.



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The 32-year-old desperate to lose HALF his body weight - or he'll be dead in 3 YEARS

At his heaviest, Martyn Richardson weighed 26 stone after a lifetime of being overweight. He features in a new series of Channel 5's Big Body Squad, which follows the lives of morbidly obese people and their struggles.



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The secret to a healthy and active old age? Play sport at school: People who exercise as teens visit their doctor less in their 70s

Research published in the journal BMC Public Health revealed the best predictor of whether an elderly man still exercises is whether he played sport at school.



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Almost HALF of women feel guilty about eating carbs - but are they really that bad?

Jane Ogden, professor in health psychology at the University of Surrey, has warned of the dangers of cutting out carbs as a quick way to lose weight.



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Eating slowly, advocated by Gwneth Paltrow, DOES help you lose weight

Celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow swear by it - and now researchers at Texas Christian University have proven that taking time over dinner really can shrink the waistline.



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Lottery winners pay for spinal operation to help disabled girl walk

This Christmas, Skye Swinton got exactly the gift she’d dreamed of – the chance to walk unaided for the first time.



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Boy, 7, suffers horrific allergic reaction to epilepsy medication

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Oakley Orange, from Kent, has lost all his skin and his hair and nails have fallen out because of the allergic reaction.



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Grandmother delivers daughter's baby at home on Christmas Day

Kath Boucher, 49, called round to see her pregnant daughter Leah Walters, 25, at 6am and within an hour, they were lying on the hallway floor with baby Millie.



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Cut your sugar intake by HALF: New health warning says limit should be cut to five teaspoons a day over fears it contributes to heart disease

New guidelines from the World Health Organisation recommend halving the current recommend limit of ten spoons a day - the amount contained in a single Mars bar.



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Grandmother delivers daughter's baby at home on Christmas Day

Kath Boucher, 49, called round to see her pregnant daughter Leah Walters, 25, at 6am and within an hour, they were lying on the hallway floor with baby Millie.



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Laura Fischer-Beards has months to live after being diagnosed with a brain tumour

EXCLUSIVE: Laura Fischer-Beards (pictured with her husband and children before her illness), 38, from Coventry, also had a stroke during a biopsy. It left her unable to use the right side of her body.



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Yes, willpower is the only way to beat it, but addiction isn't fiction

Peter claims that addiction is simply an excuse for lack of willpower, and ‘no more real than Tinkerbell’. Is he right? Well, yes and no, writes DR ELLIE CANNON.



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Give your body the star treatment in 2014: How these celebrities sorted out their nagging health problems, from a dodgy hip to unsightly specs

Famous faces including Julie Walters, Khloe Kardashian, Peter Capaldi and Sarah Harding share what they did to improve their health in 2013.



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The smells that can give you migraine, including onions, fatty foods and cleaning products

More than 50 per cent of migraine sufferers are sensitive to a specific odour, says a new study. The condition is known as osmophobia.



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Saved from blindness by a jab in the eye: New drug offers hope to Britons facing gradual sight loss in old age and halved the injections needed

The jab has become available on the NHS to help Britons such as Linda Newton from Bradford (pictured) with age-related macular degeneration (AMD).



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Our wine expert's guide to the low and no-alcohol New Year tipples

Whether you’re the ‘nominated driver’, or simply don’t fancy yet another hangover, sometimes staying sober is important – even on New Year’s Eve!



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Diabetes and obesity linked to iced drinks

New research shows that a cold drink dulls the sense for sweetness, leading to an increased preference for sweet foods.



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Boy who hit head playing football had skull put in his stomach

Lewis Smith, from Hampshire, was rushed to hospital with a fever. Finding a severe brain infection, doctors opened his skull - and kept it clean in his stomach.



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U.S. Spends 5 Times More Than U.K. on Antibiotics for Kids: Study

Title: U.S. Spends 5 Times More Than U.K. on Antibiotics for Kids: Study

Category: Health News

Created: 12/26/2013 12:35:00 PM

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Tanning Salons Now Outnumber McDonald's Outlets in Florida: Study

Title: Tanning Salons Now Outnumber McDonald's Outlets in Florida: Study

Category: Health News

Created: 12/26/2013 12:35:00 PM

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Could Brain Thickness Point to Stronger Religious Belief?

Title: Could Brain Thickness Point to Stronger Religious Belief?

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Created: 12/26/2013 12:35:00 PM

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Study Questions Value of Common Knee Surgery

Title: Study Questions Value of Common Knee Surgery

Category: Health News

Created: 12/26/2013 12:35:00 PM

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Substance-Abuse Treatment Often Tough to Find for Medicaid Patients

Title: Substance-Abuse Treatment Often Tough to Find for Medicaid Patients

Category: Health News

Created: 12/26/2013 2:35:00 PM

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H1N1 Flu Spreading in South-Central U.S.

Title: H1N1 Flu Spreading in South-Central U.S.

Category: Health News

Created: 12/26/2013 2:35:00 PM

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Concussions Linked to Alzheimer's Risk in Study

Title: Concussions Linked to Alzheimer's Risk in Study

Category: Health News

Created: 12/26/2013 4:36:00 PM

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Surgery With Follow-Up Radiation Best for Tongue Cancer: Study

Title: Surgery With Follow-Up Radiation Best for Tongue Cancer: Study

Category: Health News

Created: 12/26/2013 4:36:00 PM

Last Editorial Review: 12/27/2013 12:00:00 AM



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Health Tip: Bulking Up on Food

Title: Health Tip: Bulking Up on Food

Category: Health News

Created: 12/27/2013 7:35:00 AM

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Health Tip: Staying Safe During Winter Weather

Title: Health Tip: Staying Safe During Winter Weather

Category: Health News

Created: 12/27/2013 7:35:00 AM

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Troubled Launch of 'Obamacare' Tops Health News for 2013

Title: Troubled Launch of 'Obamacare' Tops Health News for 2013

Category: Health News

Created: 12/27/2013 9:35:00 AM

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Poll: Support Slipping for Affordable Care Act

Title: Poll: Support Slipping for Affordable Care Act

Category: Health News

Created: 12/27/2013 9:35:00 AM

Last Editorial Review: 12/27/2013 12:00:00 AM



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Doctors fail to spot mum's cancer despite 15 visits for back pain: Woman dies after months of 'obvious symptoms'

Doctors told Dianne Howell she needed physio for poor posture. After 15 visits to Lombard Medical Centre in Newark, Nottinghamshire, doctors referred her to a specialist.



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A Look At Energy Drink Reviews

Energy Drink Reviews Energy drinks are trending very popular right now and the Internet is ripe with many different reviews and comparisons. We'll take a look at the drinks and the review process to make sure that the best ones come to the forefront. In other words, this is a review of the reviews.



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Energy Drink Comparison

Energy drinks are very popular right now and with so many out there, it's hard to tell which one is the best. We'll actually compare the top energy drinks side by side and the review them in depth.



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Stroke survivor learns to walk again thanks to revolutionary bionic leg which PREDICTS her movements

Sue Sandars, 51, from Gloucestershire, lost nearly all the use of her left arm and leg following a blood clot in her brain. The robotic leg is is controlled by a super-sensitive insole in her trainer.



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Dangers of Olbas Oil

London A&E paediatrician Hester Yorke has dealt with a string of cases where children have required hospital treatment after drinking or ingesting harmless-sounding oils.



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'I was totally paralysed, hearing voices and couldn't see anything': Patient given full anaesthetic instead of sedation describes his 'nightmare' awakening

John Carr, 65, had gone in for routine elective surgery at Tameside Hospital, Manchester, to ease aches and pains in his shoulder caused by arthritis - but was put to sleep in a potentially lethal medically induced coma.



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How NEANDERTHALS could be to blame for some people getting diabetes

A gene variant that appears to increase the risk of type 2 diabetes in some people can be traced back to Neanderthals, scientists have said.



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China's 'tumour man' undergoes more surgery to remove huge growths from his face - this time weighing 1.5kg

Huang Chuncai, 37, from Hunan province, suffers from an extreme case of neurofibromatosis. The condition has caused large tumours on his face that have completely distorted his features.



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Knee operation that is 'no better than fake surgery': Thousands of patients could be wasting their time, researchers claim

A new study from the University of Helsinki suggests that procedures to repair torn cartilage have little more positive effect than a fake operation.



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Axe routine cancer follow-ups to ease pressure on NHS: Charity says six-month appointments are wasteful and do not target those most in need

Macmillan Cancer Support said the current system whereby most patients recovering from the disease are automatically booked for six-monthly check-ups was wasteful and did not target those most in need.



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Pill could spare 500,000 the agony of Alzheimer's: Treatment can reduce crucial component of the disease by 90%

Experts say ‘exciting’ research on a drug to combat brain plaques could lead to a generally available pill within five years.



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'I've got the bones of a 100-year-old because I've been in bed for seven YEARS': 22-year-old with severe ME could break a rib by just sitting up too fast

EXCLUSIVE: Jessica Taylor, from Rochester, Kent, was so ill with ME she had to be fed through a tube for two years and could not speak for 18 months.



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How To Achieve The Top 5 New Year's Resolutions

Most people can't achieve even one new goal for the New Year. Learn how you can achieve the top 5 New Year's resolutions this next year.



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'We knew we were on borrowed time': Brother and sister shed an incredible 25 STONE between them after fearing they wouldn't live to see their children grow up

EXCLUSIVE: Stacey Ferguson, 33, and Wayne Robinson, 38, from Carlisle, both joined a diet programme. Mr Robinson lost almost 17st and Mrs Ferguson lost 6st.



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Five-year-old meningitis survivor Charlotte Nott enjoys tricycle she got for Christmas

Charlotte Nott, five, from Oxford, beat incredible odds to survive meningitis almost three years ago, but lost all four limbs below the joints.



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Premature brothers and sister inspire mother to write Bliss charity single Tiny Hands

Having one premature baby is nerve-wracking enough, but one mother of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, is counting her blessings after she had three in 28 months – and all survived against the odds.



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UK is the statins capital of Europe: With 1 in 8 now taking cholesterol-busting drugs

Doctors say rising obesity is behind the increase in prescriptions for the drug, which protects against heart attack and stroke.



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Women DO need more sleep than men: Multi-tasking means their brains take longer to recover

Researchers at Duke University, in the U.S., found women are also more likely to develop depression or to become angry if they are sleep deprived.



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Death rates peak on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and at New Year

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego, found the figures to hold true for people of all ages, except for children.



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Woman pays tribute to husband who donated TWO organs to save her life

David Whaymand, 39, of Ingatestone, Essex, donated a second bodily organ to his wife Carolyn, who suffers from cystic fibrosis. Now the 40-year-old solicitor has a special message of thanks to her beloved husband.



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Mark Delf delighted to be home for Christmas after motorbike crash

Mark Delf (pictured with his partner, Karen, and children, Jessica and Sophie), 35, from Newcastle, had to have six operations to rebuild his legs after the crash in January 2013.



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Fit men 40% less likely to suffer from gum disease

Researchers discovered moderate to severe gum disease was associated with low levels of exercise in men aged between 45 and 65, most of whom worked in offices.



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Calcium in the arteries is key indicator of heart attack or stroke risk, say doctors

A study published in the European Heart Journal suggests that blood pressure and cholesterol levels are not the best ways to assess the risks.



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Holly Willoughby put under the microscope

The 32-year-old TV presenter on why she won't rule out plastic surgery, dealing with dyslexia and overcoming her fear of ghosts.



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Named doctor and nurse for every patient: Hospitals must show where buck stops, says Health Minister

The move – announced today by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt – will allow patients and families to know where the buck stops.



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Eye operation: Op that restores lost sight by growing you new eye cells in three days

Garry Morse, 28, was one of a handful of patients in the UK to have a pioneering treatment to restore sight to one eye using cells taken from his good eye.



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Scientists say an apple a day can do you just as much good. So... have statins been oversold?

Indeed, if everyone in the UK over 50 who is not taking statins followed Grandma’s advice, it could prevent 8,500 deaths a year.



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Scarlett, the three-year-old who's on her FOURTH heart: Girl beats rare condition to celebrate Christmas

Scarlett Ungurs was diagnosed with a rare heart condition at just six months old and at one point she was so ill her parents started making funeral plans.



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Julianne Moore's legs: Secrets of an A-list body

At 53, the actress shows no sign of letting her figure slip, flashing a perfect pair of pins in New York last week.



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Victory for the Mail on surgery that left thousands in agony: Hospitals ordered to warn patients over incontinence operation that can go cruelly wrong

Karen Russell is one of thousands of British women who have been left suffering internal lacerations as a result of transvaginal tape (TVT).



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Hate sprouts but can't say no to more pud? Blame it on your genes!

It’s not just your looks. From your phobias to your fitness, scientists have discovered the startling extent of your genetic inheritance.



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Hangover cures: Eat mashed potato before that first drink

You've read endless anti-hangover tips that DON'T work. We talked to the experts to find out the truth behind the popular theories.



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Why you should eat nuts in pregnancy: Now doctors say it lowers risk of baby developing allergy

Expectant mothers are being advised to eat nuts during pregnancy to lower a baby's chance of developing an allergy, contradicting previous advice to avoid them.



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Stillborn: Toll of stillborn babies that shames Britain

Sophie and Alessandro's first child died because of restricted growth — while she was perfectly healthy, a problem with the placenta meant she did not grow as she should.



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Sore heel that's a sign your child's grown too fast for his own good

Sever’s disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis, is inflammation at the back of the heel bone. It recently affected ten-year-old Tom.



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Men are MORE likely to get flu because they've got weaker immune systems

Men's immune systems are not as effective at fighting off a virus as women's, say Stanford University researchers.



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Take Talk of Weight Off the Holiday Menu

Title: Take Talk of Weight Off the Holiday Menu

Category: Health News

Created: 12/25/2013 12:35:00 PM

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Ski Your Way to Happiness?

Title: Ski Your Way to Happiness?

Category: Health News

Created: 12/25/2013 4:35:00 PM

Last Editorial Review: 12/26/2013 12:00:00 AM



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Health Tip: When Sore Muscles Warrant a Call to the Doctor

Title: Health Tip: When Sore Muscles Warrant a Call to the Doctor

Category: Health News

Created: 12/26/2013 7:35:00 AM

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Health Tip: Help Boost Your Immune System

Title: Health Tip: Help Boost Your Immune System

Category: Health News

Created: 12/26/2013 7:35:00 AM

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Don't Let Migraines Ruin Your Holidays

Title: Don't Let Migraines Ruin Your Holidays

Category: Health News

Created: 12/26/2013 9:35:00 AM

Last Editorial Review: 12/26/2013 12:00:00 AM



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Facebook Faux Pas: Awkward! Or Maybe Not

Title: Facebook Faux Pas: Awkward! Or Maybe Not

Category: Health News

Created: 12/26/2013 9:35:00 AM

Last Editorial Review: 12/26/2013 12:00:00 AM



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Behavioral Therapy Might Ease Kids' Migraine Symptoms

Title: Behavioral Therapy Might Ease Kids' Migraine Symptoms

Category: Health News

Created: 12/24/2013 4:35:00 PM

Last Editorial Review: 12/26/2013 12:00:00 AM



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Therapy That Confronts Trauma of Sexual Abuse Helped Teen Girls With PTSD

Title: Therapy That Confronts Trauma of Sexual Abuse Helped Teen Girls With PTSD

Category: Health News

Created: 12/24/2013 4:35:00 PM

Last Editorial Review: 12/26/2013 12:00:00 AM



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White House Extends Insurance Enrollment Deadline for Second Time

Title: White House Extends Insurance Enrollment Deadline for Second Time

Category: Health News

Created: 12/24/2013 7:35:00 PM

Last Editorial Review: 12/26/2013 12:00:00 AM



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Health Tip: Gear Up for Cold-Weather Exercise

Title: Health Tip: Gear Up for Cold-Weather Exercise

Category: Health News

Created: 12/25/2013 7:35:00 AM

Last Editorial Review: 12/26/2013 12:00:00 AM



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Health Tip: Opt for Heart-Healthy Holiday Foods

Title: Health Tip: Opt for Heart-Healthy Holiday Foods

Category: Health News

Created: 12/25/2013 7:35:00 AM

Last Editorial Review: 12/26/2013 12:00:00 AM



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Surgeons' Group Gives Gift of New Hips, Knees to Uninsured

Title: Surgeons' Group Gives Gift of New Hips, Knees to Uninsured

Category: Health News

Created: 12/25/2013 9:35:00 AM

Last Editorial Review: 12/26/2013 12:00:00 AM



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'We knew we were on borrowed time': Brother and sister shed an incredible 25 STONE between them after fearing they wouldn't live to see their children grow up

EXCLUSIVE: Stacey Ferguson, 33, and Wayne Robinson, 38, from Carlisle, both joined a diet programme. Mr Robinson lost almost 17st and Mrs Ferguson lost 6st.



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Five-year-old meningitis survivor Charlotte Nott enjoys tricycle she got for Christmas

Charlotte Nott, five, from Oxford, beat incredible odds to survive meningitis almost three years ago, but lost all four limbs below the joints.



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Green Phlegm: Symptom of a Sinus Infection Or Not?

Green or greenish-yellow phlegm is thick, mucus discharge from the throat and nose and it's one of the main symptoms of a sinus infection. And though it may look pretty bad, that phlegm being there is actually a good thing and tells you that your body's immune system is fighting that sinus infection. At the same time, just becuase you have green phlegm doesn't mean you automatically have an infection. Your body can produce...



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5 Tips to Stay in Shape During the Festive Season

We all know how difficult it is to eat well and train at this time of year. To help you through the holiday period, here are 5 tips for maintaining some sort of form in the face of the many challenges that you are going to face.



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HIV Risk Facts - Information To Know About

HIV is a deadly disease which gets transmitted through the practice of unprotected sex with an infected individual or sharing hypodermic needles. This is a disease which is not transmitted through any kind of casual contact. The below mentioned article will tell you more about HIV risk facts which you should know about. You must pay proper attention towards the article given below.



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STD Home Test - What Are The Major Benefits?

As we all know that STD home testing can prove to be a really difficult thing to carry out if you don't have enough information regarding the topic. Therefore, you can easily buy a home testing kit so that you are able to go for a simple home test without any difficulty. Sexually transmitted diseases can bog you down and so you should first know more about the process of testing them so that you don't end up on the losing side.



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STD Test Kit - How Can You Benefit From Them?

Quite recently, several countries around the world have started working hard towards keeping their people fit and healthy. Sexually transmitted diseases can really prove to be quite difficult to handle and if you are a sexually active person then you need to ensure that you have an STD test kit along with you. It helps you in knowing more about your body condition.



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Stages Of HIV Symptoms To Know Your Status

As we all know that HIV is a degenerative and life threatening viral infection that can harm your immune system. It is known to attack the immune cells of your body and therefore it is not able to fight different diseases. You got to ensure that you know more about the stages of HIV symptoms so that you can know your status. You should always be aware of the HIV symptom stage so that no issues come up.



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Get Rid of Insomnia Today With Tips That Work

Millions of people around the world have trouble falling asleep. Such people have trouble concentrating on work during the day. They may feel groggy throughout the day or feel run down.



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HIV Exposed Children and Amp - How Massage Can Help

These studies show the benefit massage is to both the mother and child as "exposure to HIV may contribute to developing delays and failure-to-thrive as early as the newborn period in the absence of compensatory treatment provided by extra stimulation." This extra stimulation done through massage is imperative to ensure a thriving and developing HIV-exposed infants.



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Massage for Pediatric Down Syndrome Cases

"One in every 691 babies in the United States is born with Down syndrome, making Down syndrome the most common genetic condition." Massage is one type of additional therapy that is gaining popularity with many peer-reviewed and scientific studies showing the benefits of massage for children with Down syndrome.



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The Importance Of Medical Uniforms

This article looks at the history of healthcare uniforms and the role they play in the medical profession. Here we look at how to pick medical uniforms.



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Caring For People With Dementia

Dementia is a serious health concern in populations that are aging. This article looks at what can be done to help those who suffer from dementia and make life better for them, and those who care for them.



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So full of life, three little marvels who couldn't wait to be born: Premature brothers and sister inspire mother to write charity single

Having one premature baby is nerve-wracking enough, but one mother of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, is counting her blessings after she had three in 28 months – and all survived against the odds.



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UK is the statins capital of Europe: With 1 in 8 now taking cholesterol-busting drugs, are they being used as a replacement for healthier living?

Doctors say rising obesity is behind the increase in prescriptions for the drug, which protects against heart attack and stroke.



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Girls' Brain Connectivity Happens Sooner Than for Boys: Study

Title: Girls' Brain Connectivity Happens Sooner Than for Boys: Study

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Keep the Holidays Merry for Kids With Diabetes

Title: Keep the Holidays Merry for Kids With Diabetes

Category: Health News

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White House Extends Insurance Enrollment Deadline by a Day

Title: White House Extends Insurance Enrollment Deadline by a Day

Category: Health News

Created: 12/23/2013 2:35:00 PM

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Tretten Approved for Genetic Clotting Disorder

Title: Tretten Approved for Genetic Clotting Disorder

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Too Few Americans Aware of Their High Blood Pressure: Study

Title: Too Few Americans Aware of Their High Blood Pressure: Study

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Study Finds Black Women Most Likely to Have High Blood Pressure

Title: Study Finds Black Women Most Likely to Have High Blood Pressure

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Nutritional Supplement May Benefit Parkinson's Patients

Title: Nutritional Supplement May Benefit Parkinson's Patients

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Testosterone May Undermine Flu Shot's Effectiveness for Men

Title: Testosterone May Undermine Flu Shot's Effectiveness for Men

Category: Health News

Created: 12/23/2013 4:36:00 PM

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Eating More Nuts During Pregnancy Might Help Prevent Allergies in Kids: Study

Title: Eating More Nuts During Pregnancy Might Help Prevent Allergies in Kids: Study

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Only High-Risk Women Need Breast Cancer Gene Test: Experts

Title: Only High-Risk Women Need Breast Cancer Gene Test: Experts

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Created: 12/23/2013 5:36:00 PM

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Experts Lay Out Options for Menopause Symptoms

Title: Experts Lay Out Options for Menopause Symptoms

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Created: 12/23/2013 5:36:00 PM

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Health Tip: Make Your Bed Comfy

Title: Health Tip: Make Your Bed Comfy

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Health Tip: Use a High Chair Safely

Title: Health Tip: Use a High Chair Safely

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Big Strides in Battle Against Pediatric AIDS

Title: Big Strides in Battle Against Pediatric AIDS

Category: Health News

Created: 12/24/2013 9:35:00 AM

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Mother-Daughter Team Preaches the Gospel of HIV Prevention

Title: Mother-Daughter Team Preaches the Gospel of HIV Prevention

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Mark Delf delighted to be home for Christmas after motorbike crash

Mark Delf (pictured with his partner, Karen, and children, Jessica and Sophie), 35, from Newcastle, had to have six operations to rebuild his legs after the crash in January 2013.



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Health Tip: Eat Smart

Title: Health Tip: Eat Smart

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Drunk Driving Can Make Holiday Season Deadly

Title: Drunk Driving Can Make Holiday Season Deadly

Category: Health News

Created: 12/23/2013 9:35:00 AM

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Acupuncture No Better Than 'Sham' Version in Breast-Cancer Drug Study

Title: Acupuncture No Better Than 'Sham' Version in Breast-Cancer Drug Study

Category: Health News

Created: 12/23/2013 9:35:00 AM

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Early Elective Childbirth May Raise Health Risks for Babies, Moms: Study

Title: Early Elective Childbirth May Raise Health Risks for Babies, Moms: Study

Category: Health News

Created: 12/20/2013 12:35:00 PM

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Eye operation: Op that restores lost sight by growing you new eye cells in three days

Garry Morse, 28, was one of a handful of patients in the UK to have a pioneering treatment to restore sight to one eye using cells taken from his good eye.



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Scientists say an apple a day can do you just as much good. So... have statins been oversold?

Indeed, if everyone in the UK over 50 who is not taking statins followed Grandma’s advice, it could prevent 8,500 deaths a year.



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Julianne Moore's legs: Secrets of an A-list body

At 53, the actress shows no sign of letting her figure slip, flashing a perfect pair of pins in New York last week.



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The test that can tell who is REALLY at risk of heart attack or stroke: Calcium in the arteries is a key indicator, say doctors

A study published in the European Heart Journal suggests that blood pressure and cholesterol levels are not the best ways to assess the risks.



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Laziness can lead to gum disease in middle-aged men: Fit men 40% less likely to suffer from the problem

Researchers discovered moderate to severe gum disease was associated with low levels of exercise in men aged between 45 and 65, most of whom worked in offices.



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Victory for the Mail on surgery that left thousands in agony: Hospitals ordered to warn patients over incontinence operation that can go cruelly wrong

Karen Russell is one of thousands of British women who have been left suffering internal lacerations as a result of transvaginal tape (TVT).



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Hate sprouts but can't say no to more pud? Blame it on your genes!

It’s not just your looks. From your phobias to your fitness, scientists have discovered the startling extent of your genetic inheritance.



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Holly Willoughby: 'I'm 5ft 8in and a size 12 - I'll always have curves... My body reflects I'm a mum'

The 32-year-old TV presenter on why she won't rule out plastic surgery, dealing with dyslexia and overcoming her fear of ghosts.



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TB: Why Helen proves no one is safe from the alarming return of TB

Helen Brown had pulmonary TB — the most common form of the disease. TB is a disease caused by bacteria from the Mycobacterium tuberculosis family.



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Why you should eat nuts in pregnancy: Now doctors say it lowers risk of baby developing allergy

Expectant mothers are being advised to eat nuts during pregnancy to lower a baby's chance of developing an allergy, contradicting previous advice to avoid them.



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Stillborn: Toll of stillborn babies that shames Britain

Sophie and Alessandro's first child died because of restricted growth — while she was perfectly healthy, a problem with the placenta meant she did not grow as she should.



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Sore heel that's a sign your child's grown too fast for his own good

Sever’s disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis, is inflammation at the back of the heel bone. It recently affected ten-year-old Tom.



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Named doctor and nurse for every patient: Hospitals must show where buck stops, says Health Minister

The move – announced today by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt – will allow patients and families to know where the buck stops.



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Men are MORE likely to get flu because they've got weaker immune systems

Men's immune systems are not as effective at fighting off a virus as women's, say Stanford University researchers.



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Mother-of-three has rare condition which means she can't stand up for more than a MINUTE without fainting

Kathryn Marshall, 38, from Swansea, has Postural Tachycardia Syndrome which means her heart rate shoots up when she stands up causing her to pass out.



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Functional Medicine - A Quest for Health

Functional medicine is a holistic approach to treatment and aspires to treat a patient not only physically but also on an emotional and spiritual level. Functional medicine is based on the assumption that every individual is unique and has a distinct biochemistry. Functional medicine, often referred to as the medicine of the future is a holistic treatment which takes into account the well being and lifestyle of an individual.



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The artificial heart that could extend patients' lives by up to five years

The device weighs 2lb (0.9kg) - three times as much as a real organ - and is powered by the same type of rechargeable batteries used in toys and watches.



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Bad body odour makes others more generous and supportive

Psychologists from Belgium found that bad body odour is commonly associated with vulnerability, which triggers feelings of concern and pity.



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Scottish man with tonsillitis develops 'baboon syndrome' after rare side effect of penicillin causes his buttocks to turn red

The British Medical Journal reports that a 40-year-old man developed a rash on his armpits, groin and buttocks after taking antibiotics.



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Maci Winters' dwarfism condition means she weighs less than 2st

Maci Winters, from Pontefract, stands at just 99cm tall - the same size as a toddler. She suffers from a rare genetic condition called Russell-Silver Syndrome.



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Boy, 4, kept in sterile 'bubble' to protect him from germs hopes to finally spend Christmas with family he's not seen for four months

Samuel Freeman, from Leicestershire, has a rare condition which means he has no immunity to any germs. He is waiting for a bone marrow transplant.



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Boy, 9, gives his brother, 5, life-saving Christmas present by donating his bone marrow

Kiran Merrick, 9, from Hampshire, allowed his brother, Sam (pictured), to have a bone marrow transplant. Sam has chronic lung disease and a rare immune deficiency.



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Black women find it harder to lose weight than white women because they have slower metabolisms

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh found that black women have to eat fewer calories or take more exercise to lose the same amount of weight.



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High-resolution scans pinpoint part of brain where Alzheimer's begins

Researchers at Columbia University in New York found that the first sign of the disease is reduced metabolic activity in the lateral entorhinal cortex.



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Call to put warnings on every cigarette to encourage more smokers to quit

Academics from Bangor University found smokers were 16 per cent more likely to quit if given cigarettes with health warnings.



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The best Christmas present ever: Boy, four, who suffers from rare muscle disease takes his first steps after having op paid for by complete strangers

The parents of brave Kyle Weaver, four, of Conwy, north Wales, had faced years of saving and fund-raising after being told their needed an operation in America costing £60,000.



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Pensioner died of blood clot after hospital misdiagnosed it as winter vomiting bug and sent her home TWICE

George Andrews, 69, claimed his partner Jean Graham, 77, died of a blood clot in her bowel the night after Glasgow Royal Infirmary sent her home with 'norovirus'.



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Thousands of carolers surround home of dying girl, 8, to fulfill her wish for a massive Christmas sing-along

Delaney Brown of West Reading, Pennsylvania suffers from a rare form of childhood cancer called acute myeloid leukemia with monosomy 7.



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World's first artificial heart transplant performed in France

Doctors who carried out the ground-breaking operation at the Georges Pompidou Hospital in Paris said the male patient is awake and responding well.



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How having type 2 diabetes before 45 increases the risk of menopause THREEFOLD and 10 years earlier

A study showed the average age of menopause in women with diabetes was 48.5 years, as opposed to 50.1 years in non-diabetic women.



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Breast-fed children top the class by age of five

A team led by the National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit at the University of Oxford said the study proved that breastfeeding children for longer periods could improve their performance at primary school.



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Got a headache? Stop chewing gum! Sweet is found to trigger migraines in teenagers

Researchers at the Tel Aviv University-affiliated Meir Medical Centre found 87 per cent of gum-chewing teenagers who suffer headaches can cure themselves by giving up gum.



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Sorry boys! HALF of women don't take their partner seriously when they get man-flu

EXCLUSIVE: Research for supplement manufacturer Clasado revealed 53 per cent of women think their man overplays his symptoms, while only 20 per cent of men accuse their partner of the same crime.



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The perfect Christmas present: Baby born at 25 weeks and weighing just 1lb 11oz makes it home after eight months in hospital

Skylar Primrose Knight, from Norfolk, was born in April - three months before her due date - and her parents were warned she only had a 30 per cent chance of survival.



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Essential Weight Loss Tips for the Festive Season

With the festive season only weeks away, many people are looking at the weight loss goals for the next year. The festive season is a time spent with family and when it comes to this time of the year it includes a lot of delicious feasts.



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From Protein Shakers to Performance Gear: Top 3 Fitness Gifts

It's the holiday season! That means cookies and holiday feasts, love, friendship and goodwill. Unfortunately it also means having to track down the perfect gift for every single person on your list, from the foodies who want fancy protein shakers to the fitness enthusiasts (who also want fancy protein shakers).



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Why Healthcare's Future Is About Much More Than Obamacare

For many, Obamacare, and its emphasis on requiring businesses and individuals to purchase insurance, represents the future of healthcare in America. But, while Obamacare is certainly important, there are many innovators, government officials and organizations working to transform health and medical care in significant ways. If you want to understand the future of health care, you need to pay close attention to what they are doing.



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Scottish man with tonsillitis develops 'baboon syndrome' after rare side effect of penicillin causes his buttocks to turn red

The British Medical Journal reports that a 40-year-old man developed a rash on his armpits, groin and buttocks after taking antibiotics.



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Maci Winters' dwarfism condition means she weighs less than 2st

Maci Winters, from Pontefract, stands at just 99cm tall - the same size as a toddler. She suffers from a rare genetic condition called Russell-Silver Syndrome.



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Want people to be nicer to you? STOP wearing deodorant: Bad body odour makes others more generous and supportive

Psychologists from Belgium found that bad body odour is commonly associated with vulnerability, which triggers feelings of concern and pity.



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Revealed: The artificial heart that could extend patients' lives by up to five years

The device weighs 2lb (0.9kg) - three times as much as a real organ - and is powered by the same type of rechargeable batteries used in toys and watches.



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Boy, 4, kept in sterile 'bubble' to protect him from germs hopes to finally spend Christmas with family he's not seen for four months

Samuel Freeman, from Leicestershire, has a rare condition which means he has no immunity to any germs. He is waiting for a bone marrow transplant.



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Boy, 9, gives his brother, 5, life-saving Christmas present by donating his bone marrow

Kiran Merrick, 9, from Hampshire, allowed his brother, Sam (pictured), to have a bone marrow transplant. Sam has chronic lung disease and a rare immune deficiency.



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Black women find it harder to lose weight than white women because they have slower metabolisms

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh found that black women have to eat fewer calories or take more exercise to lose the same amount of weight.



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The best Christmas present ever: Boy, four, who suffers from rare muscle disease takes his first steps after having op paid for by complete strangers

The parents of brave Kyle Weaver, four, of Conwy, north Wales, had faced years of saving and fund-raising after being told their needed an operation in America costing £60,000.



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The Medical Equipment That Will Be in Hot Demand

The medical manufacturing industry has been booming over the last few decades as a result of developing markets demanding more medical care, populations growing older worldwide, and improved technologies that make better medical equipment. Learn of a few of the medical equipment currently in high demand around the world.



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Tired of Being Sick During The Holidays? There May Be a Way to Prevent It

It's almost like we're on a schedule or something. From about mid October through December, even into January and February sometimes, we start getting colds, flu, or having other health problems flare up. And we can't seem to put our finger on the reason why, so it just continues to happen year after year. What is going on? Well, lets think about a couple of things: when it gets cold and damp outside, we tend to spend more time inside, right? Some people even work more to make extra money, so they're inside at the office more. And, when holidays do come around, some of us are off and spend more time inside our homes with our families, etc. Hmmm... There does seem to be a pattern there. In general, most of us are spending more time indoors than usual during the last quarter of the year and into the first quarter, because of weather, work, or holidays. Could there be a correlation between us getting sick more often because we're indoors, too? Well, there is a correlation between...



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Osteopathy and Maintenance Treatment

Have you ever visited an osteopath and they have suggested that you attend for regular maintenance or "MOT" treatment, and have you thought "is that actually necessary?" This article explains the benefit of regular osteopathy for bodily maintenance.



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Breastfeeding Vs Bottle Feeding

Poor children feeding causes malnutrition which is coupled with dehydration due to diarrhea and this claims lives of many children. When you give birth the breast milk is the ideal food for the infants as it contains all the needed nutrients. The advantages of Breastfeeding Versus Bottle Feeding are that the breast milk is always fresh and in the right temperature for the infant.



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What Are The Advantages Of Minimally Invasive Surgery For Knee Replacement?

Knee replacement is a surgery that is commonly performed with the intention to replace a knee joint damaged due to degenerative diseases. More than half a million people undergo this surgery yearly and this number is set to increase. As its name suggests, minimally invasive surgery is an invasiveness procedure that involves the usage of small incisions between 3 to 5 inches to carry out the surgery. Unlike its open surgery counterpart, the knee does not need to be cut open and stitched back post operation. This leads to a faster recovery time, shorter hospitalization and better looking aesthetically. In this article, we will look at some of the advantages of minimally invasive procedure (MIP) surgery for knee replacement.



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Why Do Doctors Make Mistakes in Diagnosis? Can Physician Dictation And Transcription Be A Reason?

This article discusses medical errors and how costly they are to patients.A misdiagnosis of a health condition by a doctor can increase the medical cost leading to unnecessary tests or appointments even if it is corrected at a later stage.



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Self Hypnosis for Anxiety

Anxiety tortures many people. Many people suffer either acute or chronic anxiety and they underwent medication treatment, but the outcome was not satisfying, and in some cases, people suffered side effects. If anxiety can't be cured immediately, it will lead to home suicide and depression, and it causes a significant impact on our daily lives and reduces our quality of life.



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