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Ask the experts…sleep and food

There are so many factors that can affect sleep. Blue light, stress, partners...it's a wonder we're able to get any shut-eye at all. But one big factor that we often fail to take into account is our diet. What we eat can impact just about every part of our health and sleep quality is no different. If you're struggling to drift off, stay asleep or can't keep your eyes open, it's worth examining what's fuelling the issue. To help you get some answers, we teamed up with The Sleep Council to bring you an online expert clinic on food and sleep.

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ICYMI - 5 pieces of positive health news

In the week that saw global cases surpass one million and the UK mark six months of social restrictions, it might have been demoralising to scroll through the daily news. But there’s actually been plenty of positive news happening right across the healthcare landscape! We've gathered the five good news stories you need to know from the past seven days.

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Ask the experts...abnormal bleeding

Abnormal bleeding can be totally terrifying. We know that bleeding in between periods or once they've come to an end isn't ideal but the key thing is getting to the root of why it's happening. So many of us put up and shut up - which only exacerbates the issues. The sooner we know what's wrong, the sooner we can get treatment - and that may well save our lives. To help make the conversation easier, we teamed up with Wellbeing of Women for an online expert clinic on abnormal bleeding.

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Whose responsibility is responsible exercise?

Former Olympic rower James Cracknell has run 100 miles in five days - while only consuming water. His aim? To prove that the body can be fuelled by fat alone. While a professional athlete is free to experiment with their own bodies as they please, should they be publicising such endeavours as possible solutions to the obesity and diabetes crises?

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Would you choose virtual reality pain treatment above medication?

With health care professionals reporting an 86% reduction in face-to-face consultations due to Covid-19, GPs are increasingly turning to tech to save the day. Get ready for the rise of virtual reality therapy!

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Skin disease patients aren’t getting enough mental health support, new report finds

Anyone living with a chronic skin condition will tell you that the psychological impact can be severe - something we should all worry about, given that 60% of Brits live with a skin issue. Despite that, patients living acne, eczema, psoriasis and so on, are being left to flounder with insufficient mental health support, a new report claims.

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Ask the experts...skin conditions

Around 60% of Brits live with some kind of skin issue - from eczema to acne. That’s why we teamed up with a host of brilliant charities and companies including: Chuckling Goat, British Skin Foundation and the Psoriasis Association to bring you a clinic on skin conditions.

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talkhealth meets...Lex Gilles (Talonted Lex)

Lex Gillies is a rosacea and skin positivity influencer with an online following of thousands. She spoke to us about triggers, makeup and how to manage the mental health fall out of living with a visible skin condition. We'll be chatting to her live on 15 October at 7.30pm on Instagram - so read the interview, get your questions read and join us!

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