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WHY AM I BLEEDING? Q Roughly five years ago, I had my last period and was lucky to have been spared most menopausal symptoms that many of my friends told me about. So I never went on hormone replaceme

Q A while ago, I was diagnosed with depression when my first marriage broke up. I took medication for a year and, with help from my GP and friends, I thought I was fully recovered. Happily, I’m now re

My Weekly’s favourite GP Dr Sarah Jarvis from TV and radio writes for you Very few of us are fond of the shorter days and colder weather which start to come around at this time of year. If you live wi

PINKY PROBLEM Q The little finger on my right hand is permanently bent inward. I’m a keen bowls player, and it’s starting to affect my game. I asked my pharmacist for a splint, but I can’t stretch the

ASK DR ROKED

It’s common to be achy at times, especially after doing too much, but could your pain be pointing to something more serious? Have you found that as you age, stiffness has become more of a daily occurr