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Posture describes how you hold your body when standing, sitting or lying down, while balance means being able to keep your body upright and stable. Conditions affecting the brain, nerves, ears, muscles and heart can affect your balance and posture. 

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balance-posture

Ataxia

Developmental co-ordination disorder (dyspraxia) in adults

Falls

Are you at risk of falling?

Flat feet

Foot drop

Muscle disorders can be caused by injury, infection, inflammation or an inherited condition like muscular dystrophy, which weakens muscles.


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muscle-disorders

Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS)

Ear infections are usually caused by bacteria or viruses. They can affect the inner our outer parts of the ear. They are common and usually get better within a few days. Symptoms typically include pain or pressure in the ear, and a fever. 


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ear-infections

Ear infections are usually caused by bacteria or viruses. They can affect the inner our outer parts of the ear. They are common and usually get better within a few days. Symptoms typically include pain or pressure in the ear, and a fever. 

Labyrinthitis

We all spend a lot of time in our homes and they can affect our health in more ways than we realise. From damp and mould, to germs on floors and kitchen counters, the home can be a breeding ground for bacteria, viruses and fungi. But making a few changes to your home can make a big difference.

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home-health

Occupational therapy

Collagen supplements are becoming increasingly popular – but do they work? Discover what collagen is, and if it’s worth taking supplements for your skin or joints.

Do collagen supplements work? 

Ovarian torsion is a condition in which your ovary twists around the tissues that support it. Find out the common signs of ovarian torsion and how to treat it.

Ovarian torsion

Learn more about the safety of the current COVID-19 vaccines, and if there are some groups of people who can’t be vaccinated.


Can everyone have the COVID-19 vaccine?

You might have heard that you should take 10,000 steps every day, but why is this? Find out if there’s any science to back this up, and learn about the health benefits of walking.


Do you really need to take 10,000 steps a day? 

Missing a period can be a sign that you’re pregnant. But what does it mean if you’re bleeding during pregnancy? Learn about the possible causes, and when to get medical help.

Can you have a period while pregnant? 

Getting pregnant after having sex on your period is unlikely, but it can happen. Find out why, and learn more about ovulation and how to avoid getting pregnant.

Can you get pregnant having sex on your period?

Pseudogout is a type of joint inflammation that can cause joint swelling and pain. It’s caused by a build-up of a type of calcium crystal in the joints. Read more about the symptoms of pseudogout and how it’s treated.

Pseudogout

Throughout the world, many people eat too much sugar. Discover the health and wellbeing benefits of removing added sugar from your diet, as well as tips to help you do it.

6 benefits of cutting out sugar

Sweet potatoes aren’t just for baking. Discover just how versatile and delicious they can be with these 7 healthy recipes.

7 healthy sweet potato recipes

Your ethnic background can play a part in how likely you are to get certain health problems. Discover what health conditions can affect Hispanic people, and what you can do to reduce your risk.

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