How to protect your heart (and why you need to)
As we age, we become more at risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). There is nothing we can do about ageing, but we can support our heart’s health.
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What to include in a symptom diary
Read moreKeeping a diary of your symptoms is a useful way of understanding just how much they are affecting your daily life.
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Should you be worried about polycystic ovaries?
Read moreIt is thought that around 20% of women in the UK have polycystic ovaries and while many of these women will never know they have the condition, it does affect some women.
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Why a pear-shaped body can reduce your risk of heart disease
Read moreCarrying fat on your thighs instead of your stomach can help protect you from heart disease.
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History of cancer: can I still get treatment for menopause?
Read moreRelieving your menopause symptoms when you have a history of cancer can involve many extra steps depending on the complexity of your case.
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Alternative ways to relieve the symptoms of the menopause
Read moreWhile it might seem that holistic ways to relieve menopausal symptoms are dabbling in the world of alternative medicine, there is a lot of clinical data to support the use of some complementary therapies.
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Benefits of hormone replacement therapy
Read moreSymptoms of the menopause can be unpleasant and impact on your daily life. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is one of the ways you can alleviate these symptoms.
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5 common screening tests that every woman needs
Read moreAs life gets busy, self-care can often come at the bottom of the list. Careers and family commitments can take attention away from changes happening to your body. It can be easy to miss signs and symptom, put off going to the GP or simply be unaware of a health issue.
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How to keep your bones healthy during menopause
Read moreEstrogen protects your bones. When your estrogen levels drop during menopause, so does the bone protection. This means that women going through the menopause are more at risk of osteoporosis and weaker bones.
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Early menopause: 10 key facts you need to know
Read moreYou probably expect to go through the menopause, when your periods stop, in your early 50s. However, some women can experience the menopause much sooner than that.