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Have you ever talked to your friends and family about death?

5 years ago 1
One thing is for sure – we will all die. We all think about it at sometime but do we ever talk about it? Did you know that there is a global network of Death Cafes?  “At a Death Cafe...

Nine-year-old Dakota Rose battling ovarian cancer

5 years ago 1
Dakota Rose from Brisbane has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer.  She is 9 years old. They have already removed a 13-centimetre tumour and she has started chemotherapy. Read More:...

What has been the happiest time of your life so far?

5 years ago 1
Life gives everyone ups and downs.  But what has been the happiest time of your life? My dear friend Lewis Wolpert, who is now well into his 80s and still lectures on my MSc programmes, has written...

Would you like to stop working?

5 years ago 0
I work because I totally love it. Being an academic I can do almost whatever I want with my day. My Dean told me last year to shed any jobs that I did not like and only do those I enjoy. I had been...

Are you using any alternative treatments?

5 years ago 2
About 40% of adults report using a form of  alternative medicine. How  much  could  they  help? Read More...

Do you like having a siesta?

5 years ago 1
In many countries, taking a siesta is part of the normal routine.  But some people feel worse after taking a nap and some feel better. A study published this week by Fiona Kerr, a neural specialist...

Are you affected by snoring?

5 years ago 1
Do you or your partner snore?  Does it affect your sleep? The noise comes from the soft palate and tissue in the mouth, nose or throat vibrating.  1 in 4 people snore regularly.  Twice as many men...

How do you deal with stress?

5 years ago 1
I am sure we all feel stressed at some time in our lives.  How do you deal with it? If you google ‘reducing stress’ you will come to a lot of web sites making suggestions including: Cut...

Do you ever have a few minutes of calm each day?

5 years ago 1
This is something I really need to do. I think it would be so beneficial for my mental health.  Taking a few minutes to sit and be quiet to meditate, relax and reflect each day. Relax – take...

How are your teeth?

5 years ago 0
I have a bit of thing about wonky or bad teeth.  I know it is a bit intolerant of me but it is one of my pet hates.  Many people of my generation hated the idea of wearing a brace. And I know...

What worries you about getting old?

5 years ago 1
It is happening to all of us – we are ageing.  But what worries you most? Are you worried about your physical health:  slowing down and finding it more difficult to do basic tasks?  Or...

Unlocking the genetics of breast cancer

5 years ago 0
A study, published in Nature, is being described as “milestone” research that could help uncover new ways of treating and preventing breast cancer. This is the largest study of its kind...

Better for younger women with breast cancer to have a mastectomy

5 years ago 1
In a new study based in Denmark, it has been found that women who were diagnosed with breast cancer when they were under 45 years old were less likely to have a recurrance when they had a mastectomy...

How are your energy levels?

5 years ago 1
I do not think energy levels are age related – I know young people with no energy and older people with lots of energy. Your energy levels will vary depending on the time of your cycle, if you...

Is there something you really love doing, but have not done for a while?

5 years ago 0
We spend our lives rushing around; looking after other people, working, etc.  But who looks after us?  Do you get enough ME time?  Is there something you really love doing but have not done for a...

A mothers letter to her Tom Boy daughter

5 years ago 0
I found this article really moving and inspiring so I have posted it under inspiring stories.  It is refreshing that we are moving in the right way to allow people to express their gender identity in...

Should e-cigarettes be used in public places?

5 years ago 0
We are not sure of the long term effects of e-cigarettes.  But they seem to help many give up smoking.  Worryingly children are starting to use them to get a nicotine hit.   They have obviously...

7 pieces of tech that could improve womens health management

5 years ago 0
A great article by Wareable.com, highlighting 7 pieces of innovative technology in womens healthcare. Read the article...

How busy is your social life?

5 years ago 0
I often hear friends tell me they do not go out.  When it is someones birthday and I ask what they are doing, about 50% of people tell me they are not doing anything. How is your social life? Do you...

88 yr old Iva, this year’s oldest London Marathon runner

5 years ago 0
Iva Barr is this year’s oldest marathon runner at the age of 88, with this being her 20th time running in London. She is really proving to the world that age need not be a barrier when it comes...
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Menopause and your menstrual cycle

2 years ago 0
From puberty to the menopause, most of our lives will be governed by our monthly cycles of periods, ovulation and often premenstrual tension. After the menopause we are free of our menstrual...

Urinary incontinence in women – do not suffer in...

2 years ago 0
Urinary incontinence is the accidental leakage of urine. It affects up to 1 in 3 women at some point in their lives, although it is more common after the menopause due to lack of oestrogen,...
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