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High Blood Pressure and FlyingWhat should someone being treated for high blood pressure know about flying? Here is how to travel via plane without your condition becoming a concern.
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How Do Different Contraception Methods Affect Your Periods?In this article, we are going to look at birth control and periods — including what contraception is, why it is used and how it can affect your menstrual cycle. Find out all of this and more with Welbeck.
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Dr Natasha Beach: Shin Pain is Definitely Not ‘Shin Splints’Shin pain is one of the most common conditions sports doctors see, especially in spring and summer when runners increase mileage or team sports return to harder ground. Dr Natasha Beach explores the causes, conditions and how pain is diagnosed.
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Concussion in Sport: What Age Group Suffers the Most Concussions?There are approximately 1 million people in the UK currently living with the long term effects of a brain injury - with concussion being recognised as the most prevalent type, often referred to as a 'mild' injury.
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Circumcision Myths: Common Misconceptions About Circumcision in MenCircumcision is a standard medical procedure that removes the foreskin (the hood of skin covering the head of your penis). While most people are aware of circumcision in infant boys, adult men can also have it.
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Adrenal Fatigue: Is It Real?Adrenal fatigue is a term that is sometimes used when tiredness and other symptoms are caused by your adrenal glands being unable to work normally when you are under stress. Dr Candy Sze take a closer look at the condition.
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Is Arthritis Only Present In Older People Or Can Younger Patients Develop It?Arthritis is a long-term condition that causes inflammation and pain in the joints. It typically affects older people, but it can impact people of all ages, including children — though this is less common.
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Basal Cell Carcinoma Vs Melanoma: What’s The Difference?Dr Ellie Rashid discusses the different types of skin cancer - basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma - causes, detection and symptoms.
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Blackouts ExplainedA “blackout” describes a transient loss of consciousness and is a dramatic and frightening experience. Professor Richard Schilling gives us more detail about what can cause blackouts, and what they might be a sign of.
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7 Common Causes of Chronic DiarrhoeaDiarrhoea is when you pass looser and more frequent stools than usual. Most people experience this from sometimes, and usually it's nothing to be concerned about. However, if you have diarrhoea that lasts for several weeks, you should see a doctor.
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Do Different Types of Hay Fever Present at Different Times of the Year?Hay fever affects around 1 in 5 people in the UK. Symptoms of it can include a runny, stuffy nose, itchy eyes and even headaches. With so many uncomfortable symptoms, it’s not surprising that people struggle during the peak hay fever season.
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Five Tips for Heart-Healthy EatingIn an extract from his book, ‘Keeping Your Heart Healthy’, Dr Boon Lim looks at how making changes to your diet and eating habits can make your heart healthier more generally, giving it the fuel it needs to keep it ticking for longer.