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Q My mum is 87 and lives alone – she is on several medications. I usually order and collect her prescriptions for her and I have noticed that she seems to be reordering some more frequently than other

Q My husband snores really badly, so I wear earplugs at night. When I took them out the other morning, there was a funny popping sound in my left ear, and ever since that ear has felt itchy and sore.

October is not only about breast cancer and menopause, it’s also ADHD Awareness Month. Editor-in-Chief Katy Sunnassee pays a visit to clinical psychologist Michaela Thomas to find out whether she may have ADHD or whether it’s all just in her head (literally!)

LET COUNSELLOR KEREN LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD

DON’T WANT TO TAKE SLEEPING PILLS Q My daughter was recently involved in a car accident and she’s still in intensive care. It’s all been very distressing. My GP prescribed me some sleeping pills, but

Dr Elise Dallas is a GP whose expertise you can trust