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Carers get new support service

If you are one of the five million people who look after someone else, visit Carers Direct. This new section is already packed with information and will grow over time to cover every aspect of caring

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Video: Winter weather can be especially hard on older people's health. With snow and low temperatures forecast, see how to keep yourself fit and well

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The COPD blog

Read the views of people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

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Living with epilepsy

More than 450,000 people in the UK have epilepsy, which can produce around 40 different types of seizure, or 'fit'. Find out more about living with epilepsy

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Try the new pilot colds and flu symptom checker from NHS Direct

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Make a Change4Life

Now's the time to make a Change4Life. Get loads of ideas to help you and kids eat better, be more active and live longer

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Our new Medicine Guides give up-to-date, reliable and clear information about your medicines, from benefits to side effects

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Check how fit and active you are with our fitness assessment tool and get practical tips for building exercise into your day based on the results

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