How can you tell when your sunscreen is no longer effective - ie past its sell by date? I know that an obvious way is by smell but if they smell okay even after a year or two would they still be effective? How long would you recommend keeping a sunscreen from the date which you bought it? Why don't ...

I have a number of moles that i think have always been around.. what are the chances of them turning into something harmful? Also should one take more care with larger moles - like cover them up for example? Thank you

Hello - I completely agree that pooling our practical knowledge is something that everyone can benefit from. Infact it was the reason why talkhealth was founded over 10 years ago -simply because Deborah whose young daughter had eczema couldn't find all the information she needed in one place - and f...

Hello - my mother has vasular dementia. Over the last 2 years she has progressive become worse - to the point that she does not talk any more and is unable to stand or walk. She is able to eat by herself - but only finger type of food - but can use a cup and saucer properly. The doctor decided a whi...

Hello - I have given up Chocolate, Cakes and Alcohol for January....basically sugar, well at least the obvious forms of sugar. I am fine during the morning, as having a latte in the morning helps steam the sugar cravings. However after lunch I always have a piece of cake - think its something to do ...