Is your back pain-free during your holiday? Then maybe your everyday routines are causing your problems, says Tim Hutchful of the British Chiropractic Association Neck pain: Your less-than-smartphone Tim says:…
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Holiday health advice you MUST read before your trip
We lose a day of a two-week break sorting out niggly health complaints, according to a recent survey, says Dr Melanie Wynne-Jones. But how do we achieve that holiday health? …
IBS symptoms: what you need to know about Irritable Bowel Syndrome
There’s some new guidance on treating IBS symptoms, says Woman’s Weekly GP Melanie Wynne-Jones Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) means your bowel doesn’t function as smoothly it should, and this can lead…
The truth about a high salt and sugar diet
There’s been so much in the press recently about the health risks of an overloaded salt and sugar diet. Woman’s Weekly GP Dr Melanie Wynne-Jones sifts through the claims …
Cervical cancer symptoms: How screening can save your life
Understanding cervical cancer symptoms and having a regular smear test is so important as this disease is avoidable and highly treatable, says Dr Melanie Wynne-Jones Cervical cancer (cancer of…
Could back surgery cure your pain?
It’s not always the best solution for a bad back. So when is back surgery worth it and when are other options better? The five lumbar vertebrae (L1…
When a breast lump isn’t cancer
Nine out of 10 breast lumps aren’t cancerous, but they do need to be checked out. Dr Melanie Wynne-Jones explains why… Our breasts contain milk-producing glands, connected…
Iron overload disorder: Could it be haemochromatosis?
Symptoms of iron overload in your body are the same as too little but the consequences can be very serious We need iron for many body processes,…
Preparing for your hospital stay – what you need to know
Thinking ahead about a hospital stay can help make it a more pleasant experience – whether it’s a prearranged stay or we find we have to be rushed in. …
Feeling anxious? Don’t worry, be happy
We all worry at times but if feeling anxious becomes a habit it can lead to fatigue, anxiety, insomnia and depression Our bodies don’t know the difference…
Memory Loss: Are your symptoms a sign of Alzheimer’s disease?
When does forgetfulness stop being part of simply getting older? These are the signs to watch out for By the time you’ve read this article, someone in the UK will…
Don’t think you’re too old to get breast cancer
I was just on my way to the kitchen to make a cuppa when… Crash! I tripped over and tumbled to the floor. It wasn’t the first time – and…