1. Symptom Watch

   26/07/18

   appointment with your GP in good time. We don't currently post comments online but are always keen to ... everybody with a slight twinge in the chest rushing off to A&E but to raise awareness of possible ... Easy things to watch out for that might be the sign of something more serious. Knowing your own ... More

2. Lee: 'Undiagnosed diabetes nearly killed me'

   25/07/18

   couldn't pee, I was constipated and screaming in agony. I went to my GP who diagnosed me with flu, and told ... started losing more weight, feeling very tired. I was always drinking water, my mouth was very dry, I was ... years of being unwell I was finally diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. I stayed in hospital for about three ... More

3. Domestic violence: on the receiving end?

   16/09/20

   they are saying with  messages like ‘I hate you’ or later on ‘don’t  leave me’. Frustrated and sad ... repercussions if you take any  action – like continued violence, becoming  homeless, or losing contact with the  ... Are you being abused? What is domestic violence? Domestic violence can happen in any relationship ... More

4. Tiredness and Lethargy

   03/06/14

   I can feel throbbing through my head in line with my heartbeat. I frequently get very hot and then cold, ... that there is something wrong with my condition at the moment and wondered if you could shed any light ... my hands and feet get cold and I am t ired a lot, especially in the afternoon, it feels like a fog. ... More

5. The facts about fats

   21/12/17

   roast beef, lamb or pork. Replacing half the meat in a recipe with chopped fresh mushrooms is an easy ... all the fiddly bits like removing skin and bones. The simplest way to cook fresh fish is to brush with ... deep-fried, battered fish as an occasional treat as it’s high in fat and calories – especially if served with ... More

6. Technology and health

   29/06/15

   Staying in the same position for too long, especially unnatural positions like on the train or on the ... Health Forum's The Man Manual which was prepared in line with the NHS England Information Standard ... so your eyes are level with the screen, arms are comfortable and supported and the chair supports ... More

7. The Gay Man's Good Sex Guide

   08/09/22

   the most likely way for gay men to become infected with HIV.  HIV can also be found in vaginal fluids, ... you off.  You may prefer to douche before bottoming, especially if indulging in deep arse play like ... vulnerable to STIs. Get yourself relaxed with lots of foreplay like rimming or fingering. Some men do use ... More

8. Euro 2016 Survival Guide

   21/12/17

   smart ones of your own when choosing the football takeaway. Pizza Italy are in the group of death with ... kept simple. Have a grilled burger with salad, tomato and a little relish in a wholemeal bun. Avoid the ... Holland in 1978” © Trainspotting) do something you enjoy (eg. watch cricket or tennis) do something ... More

9. What is Sleep Apnoea

   01/02/16

   become narrow and floppy. Floppy airways can vibrate producing a sound common in people with OSA: ... sleep. These pauses in breathing will be in excess of 10 seconds each and, in people with OSA, can happen ... 28% of drivers have untreated OSA These drivers are six times more likely to be in an accident These ... More

10. 'Shy bladder syndrome must be one of the most secretive afflictions going'

    03/06/14

    would kick the door down thinking you were doing something else. It got easier when I was in a band. It ... a half years ago when I was on a ferry and couldn't go, even in a cubicle. I went to see my GP and ... Ian, 40, a musician from north-west England, has paruresis or shy bladder syndrom I was always ... More

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