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Movement, strength, sleep and the science of a body that lasts.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Leaning back, the engines of our plane roar and we hurtle along the runway then up in to the air. The day is a dull one yet in a few moments we burst through.

By Rachel Branson · 6 Jul 2016

Breastfeeding is best

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Breastfeeding is best

Breastfeeding premature babies improves long-term heart structure and function, an Oxford University study has found. The hearts of babies born early often…

By Rachel Branson · 6 Jul 2016

Do you suffer from Glossophobia?

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Do you suffer from Glossophobia?

You might not know what it means - but it’s highly likely you have it, if you’re one of the world’s 75% who would prefer to do anything rather than stand up…

By Rachel Branson · 11 May 2016

Bedroom grime can affect your health

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Bedroom grime can affect your health

New cleanliness report, commissioned by Laundrapp, the on-demand laundry and dry cleaning service, uncovers unknown facts of bedroom grime across the nation…

By Rachel Branson · 11 May 2016

Gardening without backache

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Gardening without backache

The first warm rays of sunshine and gradually increasing temperatures mark the start of the season for hobby gardeners. Weeding the flower beds, trimming…

By Rachel Branson · 11 May 2016

How do you recover from Anorexia and depression?

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How do you recover from Anorexia and depression?

In a world obsessed with perfection and acceptance, there is no wonder why so many of us question our own beauty. Wherever we turn, we are constantly force…

By Rachel Branson · 11 May 2016

Otovent Balloon could reduce childhood surgery

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Otovent Balloon could reduce childhood surgery

NICE Issues Technical Guidance on Otovent Balloon that Could Reduce Childhood Surgery and Save the NHS Millions An auto inflation device could be used as a…

By Rachel Branson · 14 Mar 2016

Learning the art of public speaking

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Learning the art of public speaking

Stay-at-home mum Lucy Greenlees was feeling run ragged by her three young children (one year old son and new born twins) and was desperate for some me-time…

By Rachel Branson · 12 Mar 2016

Pain, it doesn't have to stop you!

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Pain, it doesn't have to stop you!

By now, over 90% of people will have broken their New Year’s resolutions, many having failed as early as the end of January. However heart-felt and earnest…

By Rachel Branson · 12 Mar 2016

Feed the body vitamin D

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Feed the body vitamin D

With dull weather and the cold reaching through to your bones it’s easy to feel low and unmotivated. A great way to combat these feelings, and give your…

By Rachel Branson · 12 Mar 2016

Lifting your mood

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Lifting your mood

Following ten years of scientific research for a drug free treatment tackling depression and anxiety, a professor from Cardiff University, Tim Jacob…

By Rachel Branson · 12 Mar 2016

GP's under pressure

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GP's under pressure

I want to turn my attention this month to the subject of GP’s. Recently they have been having a really tough time. NHS reorganisation coupled with increased…

By Rachel Branson · 12 Mar 2016

Juice cleanse in Ibiza

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Juice cleanse in Ibiza

This year, for the ultimate in full-service juice cleanse retreats, try 38 Degrees North’s new Spring Clean Retreat to reset, cleanse and purify your body.…

By Rachel Branson · 29 Feb 2016

How to de-stress

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How to de-stress

At 16 years old, Matthew Ahmet left behind the life of a normal teenager to wash his clothes in a bucket and sleep on a plank of wood in Zhengzhou, China.…

By Rachel Branson · 17 Jan 2016

Importance of refuelling

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Importance of refuelling

[caption id="attachment_86812" align="alignleft" width="300"] Amanda Gisby (Photo by Matthew Horwood)[/caption] Everyone knows the importance of refuelling…

By Rachel Branson · 7 Jan 2016

Pet allergies

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Pet allergies

It’s what many of us look forward to after a long day at work – cuddling our pet. Snuggling up with our furry friends can have a beneficial effect,…

By Rachel Branson · 5 Jan 2016

Dreaming of pain free sleep

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Dreaming of pain free sleep

Do you sleep well? I always slept well, I managed to get a good night’s sleep so I never really thought about my mattress.

By Rachel Branson · 16 Nov 2015

Hypochondriac’s health guide

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Hypochondriac’s health guide

Hypochondria, which is a form of health anxiety, makes you constantly worry about symptoms that you don’t really have.

By Rachel Branson · 16 Nov 2015

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