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Hot flushes are the most ­common symptom of the menopause, and the most difficult to live with. A rise in skin temperature in the face and the upper body causes blood vessels just under the skin to dilate, leading to the … Read More

One of my grandsons suffered with abdominal migraine for a long time before it was finally diagnosed. His mum and his teachers thought the pain was simply an excuse for not going to school and concentrated on finding reasons why … Read More

Now here’s a turn up for the books – the very place that invented the Mediterranean diet now has the fattest ­children on the continent. Southern Europe has fallen for burgers and fries and people have deserted their healthy diet … Read More

Now here’s some research I’m not sure I agree with. The latest studies suggest good posture won’t actually protect against aches and pains. What I’ve learned is that if I switch on my core muscles (pull your belly button in), … Read More

Tomatoes are good for you for all kinds of reasons – and one of the main ones is they’re rich in lycopene which gives tomatoes their red colour. It’s an ­antioxidant and is thought to protect against cancer, in particular … Read More

Freezing your eggs is a way of ­extending your fertile life, yes? But if you decided to freeze your eggs to concentrate on your ­career so that you could start a family later, would you regret it? Well, a US … Read More

Several times a year, I repair to my bolthole in a small village on the coast of Northumberland, where I spent my childhood. It’s a happy place and just the right antidote to busy, noisy, grimy London. It’s beautiful, which … Read More

You’re worried about pollution, yes? Want to offset the damage it can do? Simple. Switch to a Mediterranean diet. You know the one – mainly fruit and veg, wholegrains, fish, eggs, lean meat, nuts, seeds and olive oil. Well, latest … Read More

Working with the Yogurt Council made me aware of the huge number of health benefits of yoghurt. And today, many experts say we should have at least a pot a day, and if ­possible, two. I usually have mine as … Read More

One area of medical care that can really benefit from new ­technology is home care for people with mild to ­moderate dementia. As part of a £4.4million pilot study, monitors and signalling systems are now working to keep ­patients safe … Read More