Health & Wellbeing

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Health

Is it a cold or hay fever? The pollen season has started early this year

Tree pollen levels are already high, so your spring sniffles may not be a cold but hay fever.

Walking

Our 10 best spring walks for wildflowers and views

Put a spring in your step with some of the best places to walk in the UK this season.

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Healthy eating

5 of the best herbs for older people

Joint care, heart health and immunity: 5 herbs that could make a difference to your health, and whether they are right for you.

Health

How much water should you drink with wine?

Dr Mark Porter explains how to counteract dehydration when drinking wine.

Wellbeing

How a morning routine can energise your day

Wake up and get going with our energy-boosting tips.

Health

Elevated blood pressure: what is it and what should we do about it?

It's not high blood pressure, but a new category called elevated blood pressure - what is it and should we be treating it?

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Brain health

A new study suggests the shingles vaccine can protect against dementia - should you have it?

Two experts on whether the jab does make a difference - and what else you can do to protect yourself.

Health

Shingles vaccine: what are the benefits and who's eligible

We explain who's entitled to the shingles vaccine and why the over 80s still aren't included.

Walking

Our 10 best spring walks for wildflowers and views

Put a spring in your step with some of the best places to walk in the UK this season.

Longevity

How to live longer - 10 tips from the longevity experts

We've got science-based advice from two medical experts on how to live longer.

Love & sex

How sex can help you live a longer and healthier life

It feels good and now, according to new research, it might even help you live longer.

Healthy eating

5 of the best herbs for older people

Joint care, heart health and immunity: 5 herbs that could make a difference to your health, and whether they are right for you.

Health

Dr Mark Porter: Can a steroid injection help osteoarthritis?

Our medical expert on the best way to deal with osteoarthritis in the knee.

Brain health

How to prevent falls - and what to do if you have one

Advice from a brain injury expert on reducing your risk of falls and how to spot the signs of concussion if you do.

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