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Our health writer Jackie Mitchell looks at prevention methods. IT’S Back Care Awareness Week from October 2 to 8. The campaign aims to raise awareness about back pain, causes, prevention and treatment

Want to reach a ripe old age? Being alive and kicking in your 80s and 90s might seem appealing, but how many ‘good years’ you have later in life is dependent on healthy ageing. Older people are often

PNEUMONIA is an infection which affects the tiny air sacs, known as alveoli, in the lungs. The air sacs may become swollen and fill with fluid, which makes it harder to breathe. Symptoms of pneumonia

HEALTH SECRETS When I was a little girl, I was desperate for a dog and plagued my parents who eventually agreed that if I still wanted a dog when I was 10 (and in their opinion old enough to be respon

Supercharge your immunity with these easy tips

You don’t need to step on the scales to discover if losing a few pounds could help your physical and mental health Did you know that, in the UK, it’s estimated that around one in every four adults are