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How to care for dry hands and keep them healthy

If your hands are painfully dry and cracked because you’ve been following the widespread advice to frequently wash them or apply hand sanitiser to prevent the spread of the coronavirus it is important to prevent dryness because cracked skin can lead to a skin infection. .

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The recipe for a good night's sleep

Many people are unaware of the link between diet and sleep, however studies have shown that individuals who have a balanced and varied diet are more likely to sleep well.

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Pelvic Health Naturally

Despite that incontinence is more common than hay-fever, and impacts considerably on confidence and emotional wellbeing, very few men seek help and a solution. .

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Ask the experts…acne and spots

Having spots is nothing out of the usual; up to around 55% of adults aged 20-40 live with low-grade acne. Despite how common it is, however, acne and spots can wreak havoc on our body confidence. Simple acts of self-care play a big role in clearing up skin but it’s important to know when seeking professional help or turn to medical interventions. That’s why we teamed up with the British Skin Foundation for our acne and spots online clinic.

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talkhealth meets...Marina Lorenzato

Marina is a psychotherapist who specialises in anxiety, depression and relationship issues, as well as things like addiction, eating disorders and self-harm. We chatted with her about her practice, how coronavirus has impacted on the way she delivers help and what training to become a psychotherapist entailed. She also offers her advice for anyone thinking of taking up therapy for the first time.

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Coronavirus survivors could be at risk of developing sepsis

The UK Sepsis Trust is warning that even those who have experienced mild coronavirus symptoms may be at risk of developing the deadly infection. We explain what symptoms to watch out for and why all of us need to stay alert.

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Menopause: how to lead a full, free & fit life without bladder leaks!

One of the problems many women (as many as 1 in 3) experience unfortunately in menopause is stress urinary incontinence. The problem occurs when muscles in the base of the pelvis are weak and when hormonal changes associated with the menopause cause further degradation of the pelvic floor muscle resulting in loss of muscle bulk or thickness, loss of normal muscle function and fitness.

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Steven-Johnson Syndrome in Different Skin Types

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is a serious condition and usually results from an allergic reaction to medication, begins with a fever and produces eruptions which cover 10% of the body area.

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