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Gynaecological cancer refers to the five cancers that start in a woman’s reproductive system...

September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, which aims to raise awareness and challenge the stigma...

World Alzheimer’s Month: 7 things you might not know about dementia

Stress can stem from many sources, whether it’s at work, at home, while travelling,...

8 ways to feel less stressed in 10 minutes or less, from mindfulness to adult tantrums

Although most people have heard of leukaemia, “extremely worrying” new research has found awareness...

9 key signs of leukaemia, as awareness is called ‘non-existent’
GPs to prescribe walking and cycling in new trial to improve mental wellbeing

GPs will start prescribing walking and cycling as part of a trial in England...

9 ways to treat a headache without taking medication

A headache can strike at any time, and they’re often more common during the...

A menopause survival guide – how to cope with the symptoms every day

As a Government report finds workplaces should be doing more to help women going...

Charity launch petition to help people with heart disease – sign today

This year, for Heart Valve Disease Awareness Week 2022, UK heart valve disease charity...

Vaginal Dryness During Menopause

Vaginal dryness during menopause is not uncommon – almost every second woman over 45...

5 sunburn myths we need to stop believing

Whether you’re a sun worshipper who welcomes every heatwave with open arms, or you...

How to protect your bones if you’re a vegetarian

Going veggie is a popular way to help your body and the planet, it...

Reading, doing yoga and spending time with family ‘may lower dementia risk’

Reading a book, doing yoga and spending time with family and friends may help...

13 red flag cancer symptoms to absolutely get checked out

We all know that the earlier cancer is detected, the better the chance of...

3 Actionable Steps to Relieving Anxiety in Seniors

Anxiety affects over half of UK seniors aged 55 and older. While feelings of...

Debunking heatwave myths: Are these 5 bits of advice true or false?

It just keeps getting hotter – and here in the UK we are seldom...

7 possible brain tumour symptoms we should all be aware of

New statistics suggest the number of people diagnosed with brain tumours has risen by...

Resistant starch may help ‘prevent cancer’ – here’s how and why to get more into your diet

Most people wait until bananas turn yellow before eating them, but a new study...

Salmon and bananas can ‘reduce negative effects of salt’ in women – 5 other foods that can boost women’s health

Conscious of how salt consumption might be impacting your health? Well, eating foods such...

How exercise can give you a better night’s sleep

At the peak of summer, it can sometimes feel impossible to get a good...

The heatwave is over – so why am I still so exhausted?

The sweltering peak of the heatwave might be over – thank goodness – but...

Female entrepreneurs in later life

My name is Julie Ford, creator of Instepp. At the age of 65 I...

7 ways your body might be reacting to hot weather, from nosebleeds to swollen feet

After days of Met Office warnings, we’ve been bracing ourselves for the extreme heatwave,...

This is how a sleep deficit in the heatwave affects your brain and body

Even one or two nights of interrupted sleep is enough to leave you feeling...

Are hobbies the mental health saviour you need right now?

Picking up new hobbies felt like second nature during the early days of the...

How to reduce back and shoulder injuries when gardening

Are you digging too much? Bending over without bending your knees? Carrying pots that...

Ways of keeping safe in the sun

However, while it is still the fashion to have a suntan and you may...

All you need to know about bowel cancer after Deborah James’ plea to ‘check poo’

In a final message before her death, Dame Deborah James urged people to “check...

How to exercise safely with arthritis, as research finds physical activity could reduce fatigue

A new study potentially offers hope for those suffering with inflammatory rheumatic diseases –...

Could dehydration be a problem for you?

Dehydration is the term used when there is not enough water in our body...

Exercise on holiday and when travelling

Welcome to another Instepp and Silversurfers partnership blog. A bit about me for those...

Losing a partner: 2 widows share how they’ve learned to live with grief and find joy again

Losing a partner is one of the most painful experiences a person can go...

How too much salt affects our health

Fond of salty snacks? Always sprinkling salt on your dinner? Like many people, you...

Insect bites and stings – how to keep safe

Being stung by an insect can be painful and happily, for most of us...

Optimism ‘may be just as important as exercise’ for adding years to your life

Optimism may be just as important as exercise for adding years to your life,...

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