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Thursday 23 October 2014
The latest health news and wellbeing advice including family health, alternative medicine, diet and fitness and the NHS.
HEALTH NEWS
Art auctioned in aid of Hepatitis C Trust
Homer Simpson's love for beer and doughnuts 'gives the wrong impression about obesity' it is claimed, but Twitter users do not appear entirely convinced
Hollywood star Renée Zellweger shocked fans with her appearance this week. Victoria Lambert examines her new look
From Vicodin to Valium, no amount of prescription drugs can ease Celia Walden's agony at laying off the booze
The NHS doesn’t need extra funding – it can become more efficient, says Andrew Haldenby
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The seven strategies to aid recovery after exercise, from our fitness expert Jean-Claude Vacassin
As nutrition expert Ian Marber goes cold turkey on his own caffeine addiction, he reminds us of the counter-effects of caffeine
We look back at the actress and presenter's career
In a poignant interview before she died, actress Lynda Bellingham showed astonishing fortitude as she talked about her terminal cancer
Women's health»
A new video shows little girls, dressed as princesses, swearing like troopers in the name of gender equality. About effing time, says Daisy Buchanan. When are we going to stop teaching our daughters to play nice?
Women in their 40s should look for younger partners to boost their chances of becoming pregnant, new research suggests
Although there is no male menopause, a study warns that a biological clock is also ticking for men – and it could stop altogether at around 43
Bridget Jones actress Renee Zellweger is "thrilled" that people think she's looking different - but why do we care?
Victoria Holliday urges MPs to support a procedure that could allow her and others to have healthy children
Alternative medicine»
Atul Gawande tells the story of Bill Thomas and his miraculous menagerie
An Israeli start-up may have invented the device that will change people's perception of cannabis to "a medicine, not a substance"
Mindfulness and meditation tips to improve your mental health
A yoga instructor and wellbeing expert explains how to improve your energy and self-awareness
It’s confusing and unfair to deny Sativex spray to those plagued by muscle spasms, says Nicky Haynes
Health News»
Britain's appalling couch potato lifestyle is one of the worst in the world, and could cause the collapse of the welfare state, bombshell report warns
Simon Stevens uses Today Programme interview to call for political parties to steer clear of radical change from above
OAPs are more likely to join community, church and political groups to maintain contact with others - but are less able to afford more expensive activities
Jane Ellison says she expects overseas patients to receive controversial IVF treatment if Parliament approves legislation in move politicians say could trigger new health tourism
Wellbeing»
Britain’s fertility industry is booming – but for unlucky couples, it can be a costly heartache, reports Maxine Frith
A year after his daughter’s death from a brain haemorrhage, Peter Boxall reveals his daily struggle to cope with the loss
Britain's leading health and wellbeing specialists answer your questions
As if preparing for her wedding hasn’t been stressful enough, Keremi Gawade has had to do it while facing the loss of her hair
The home drinking celebrated by Gogglebox’s poshest couple is par for the course on the sofas of Britain’s middle classes, says Rowan Pelling
Diet and fitness»
Christina Howells, the founder of the fitness programme Body By Christina, reveals her own daily diet
Though some may take the latest research with a pinch of calories, there's finally scientific evidence that shows the ordinary woman's faddy food habit - crash dieting - actually works
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