Struggling to get pregnant and maintain a pregnancy is an increasing problem in the modern world. In fact, it is estimated that one in six couples in Western countries experience fertility…
Two thirds of UK women are on a diet at any one time. That’s more than 20 million women. With obesity figures rising faster than you can say donut, it’s…
The lifetime risk of developing breast cancer for all women is 1 in 8, so you should be aware of any changes in your breasts and visit your doctor if…
When it comes to keeping active and fit, yoga has always been my ‘go to’. I’ve always been dodging any hard-core endurance types of exercise, and you would never find…
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a term most people have heard of. In fact it’s the most common gastrointestinal disorder in Western society, and although it is not a medically…
Always feeling tired? You’re not alone. According to recent research it isn’t just hectic lifestyles making us tired anymore – one in five Brits need a daytime nap because of…
We traditionally think of asthma as causing wheezing and shortness of breath, but in young children in particular the main symptom can be coughing. Symptoms can also be brought on…
Welcome as the sunshine is, many of us are suffering from the effects of our summertime nemesis – Hayfever. Hay fever is an allergic reaction to pollen – the fine…
With news that obesity can be more dangerous than smoking, many of us are looking at our eating habits and exploring ways in which we can lead a healthier life.…
HPV is the most common kind of sexually transmitted infection. Most people who have sex will get HPV at some point during their lives. Most kinds of HPV aren’t harmful…
