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In this section you’ll find a wide range of interesting and informative articles to help you stay in the best of health. Plus you can share your experiences and advice with other members of the Silversurfers community.
In this section you’ll find a wide range of interesting and informative articles to help you stay in the best of health. Plus you can share your experiences and advice with other members of the Silversurfers community.
There is much confusing information regarding common medical conditions. Here we try to uncover...
10 common health myths debunkedIt is estimated that up to 8 million people in the UK are affected...
How to take control of your migrainesThe cold, dark January mornings can easily leave us feeling sluggish, sleepy and lacking...
Liz Earle reveals her top 5 wellbeing tips for 2019Most moles appear by the time we are 30 and we should always be...
Should my moles be looked at?Long hours behind the steering wheel or at your desk can take its toll...
We are actually only born with two fears: the fear of loud noises and...
Looking at the superfruit phenomenon A superfruit is a term, made popular in the...
Jan Vickery, Axa PPP Healthcare’s lead physiotherapist, tells us about how bunions come about...
Measles cases worldwide surged more than 30% last year compared to 2016, with increases...
Thyroid disorders are believed to affect around one in 20 people in the UK,...
Cleaning and protecting minor wounds ensure you and your family can get back to...
But when you need to take a number of different medicines or vitamins a...
If you think every ache or pain is a sign of something serious, you...
You know that feeling when you’ve had a really great night’s sleep and you...
Friday 16th of March is World Sleep Day. Sleep is vital to our wellbeing...
The pressures of modern life mean people are more stressed than ever before. Juggling...
Sciatica making life a misery? Liz Connor finds out more about this common cause...
Do you dread growing old? Psychotherapist Thomas Moore talks to Liz Connor about the...
We spend a mind boggling amount of money on diets and exercise but a...
Each week we watch celebrities dancing on Strictly and watch how, over the weeks,...
If you notice an unusual amount of men with moustaches walking around town this...
Nearly everyone snores from time to time, especially when suffering from a cold or...
The Global Council on Brain Health says regular exercise can lower the risk of...
Giving up smoking is one of the single most important things you can do...
Silver Sunday is an annual day of fun and free activities for older people...
Self care is a common theme we regularly see promoted in the media –...
Being short of breath is a normal physiological response, and can also be a...
Don’t let the name deceive you – Athlete’s Foot is not only a skin...
As you grow older, you may start to become more aware of your body...
Each stage of life brings with it a new set of opportunities and challenges,...
Looking for some diet and exercise inspiration? Check out our roundup of the best...
This week is Men’s Health Week, a national initiative that aims to help increase...
A common problem for older men and women, varicose veins can be uncomfortable, somewhat...
The sudden desperate urge to go to the toilet when away from home is...