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By JONATHAN NEAL, HEALTH REPORTER Published: 08:26 EDT, 25 April 2026 | Updated: 08:26 EDT, 25 April 2026 <!-- --> <!-- --> <!-- --> <!-- A…

When Sarah Askwith began to develop hot flushes in her mid-40s, she knew what to do. The physiotherapist and pilates instructor had heard about the wondrous effects of hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, a common and effective treatment…

If it wasn’t for her sister’s accident, Christine McNeill might not have known that she had a life-threatening bone disease until it was too late.In 2021, Rosie, then 54, broke her wrist while playing tennis. Surprised at the ease with…

Blood pressure, weight and cholesterol are considered the top measures for predicting a person's overall health and how long they may live.These metrics can show how much stress essential organs like the heart are under on a day-to-day…

I drool in my sleep. What can I do and should I be worried?Dr Ellie replies: Drooling during sleep can be a sign of breathing difficulties in the night.The symptom, while often embarrassing, is fairly common. It’s usually triggered by…

In a world where we are constantly bombarded with short-form content, text messages and emails that pull our attention away from the task at hand, it is little wonder attention spans are shrinking.Research suggests Britons can focus on a…

Two years ago, Louise Peachman felt trapped in her own body.Tipping the scales at 101.5kg (223.7lbs), every day was a slog for the size 20 mother of four, who struggled with simple tasks like tying her shoelaces.Louise followed all the…

It may sound like unlikely medical advice, but walking backwards for a few minutes every day could be a simple way to ease the pain of knee arthritis.Research shows it can also improve mobility when combined with other exercises, such as…

By LYDIA VELJANOVSKI Published: 19:32 EST, 3 January 2026 | Updated: 21:04 EST, 3 January 2026 <!-- --> <!-- --> <!-- --> <!-- Parents who…

January can be an undeniably bleak month, with dark skies, empty pockets and a crippling pressure to get into the best shape of your life, ASAP.But thankfully for those of us who perhaps indulged a little too much over the Christmas…