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Expert advice on how to prevent it and how to cope if you’re affected

It’s a habit that can bring embarrassment and teasing, but taming those rumbles could be simpler than you think

When it comes to our health, hearing often ranks low on the priority list. Unlike eyesight, which we routinely check, many of us neglect our ears until problems become unavoidable. Yet good hearing is

Lips smacking together. A clock ticking. The low whirr of a laptop. Velcro being ripped apart. Heavy breathing. The high-pitched whoosh of a hand-dryer. Are you feeling overwhelmed yet? Nearly one in

Headaches can be debilitating, whether they are linked to allergies, hormones, caffeine or hypertension. Perhaps the hardest to cope with are migraines, which cause mild to severe pain, typically affe

These headaches can be painful and scary, so it’s no wonder they can make us panic... As someone who has suffered from regular migraines from a young age, I can testify that they are not just a ‘bad h