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By 2030, it’s likely that over one million UK adults will have dementia due to our ageing population, so it’s important you know how to recognise it early on… Sadly, dementia has touched many of us th

Hot flushes, night sweats and period changes are well-known symptoms of perimenopause – but many women are missing little known signs and suffering in silence. Results from a survey by CanesMeno showe

As a medical student, I had a total of two weeks’ training in dermatology – the specialty for skin diseases. That made it a bit of a shock when I entered general practice, where every other patient se

What are the early, often-missed signs that your heart might be under strain? A Some signs of heart strain tend to be very subtle, and people often dismiss them as down to ageing, stress, or just bein

What the scientists are saying Menopause shrinks grey ...

Q I’m struggling with my mood through the menopause. Initially, I was tearful a lot of the time, but this seems to have developed into being very short-fused. I’m often screaming at my teenage childre