Rain reduces the pollen count. Hay fever isn’t a serious condition. Fact or fiction? We sort through some of the common myths about hay fever, to help you manage your symptoms.

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Does music help you drift off? Is your phone light destroying your slumber? Read our useful tips for the best night's sleep, backed by science.

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Which hay fever home remedies are worth trying? From hay fever wipes and sprays to essential oils and air purifiers, we review what the science says. 


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Symptoms and treatments for vaginismus – when your vagina tightens and makes it hard to have penetrative sex.

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If you’re struggling to sleep night after night, there are proven ways to sort insomnia, whether you’re having a short bout of sleep problems or you have chronic insomnia.

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How much deep sleep do you need? And how can you get more of it? Get the lowdown on sleep stages, sleep cycles and how to get them working well for your health.

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Deep sleep: how to make the most of your sleep cycle

Blocked nose, sneezing and a cough – all symptoms of hay fever, but also signs you might have a cold or coronavirus. Check out the key symptoms of each, so you can easily tell what’s getting you down.


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Learn all about sleep, including stages of sleep, sleep hygiene and other tips and treatments to help you get a good night’s rest.


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Women are struggling when it comes to sleep. If you're one of them understand the causes and how to deal with them and change your sleep, life and relationships for the better.

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Fitness is being physically fit and healthy. It's a measure of how well you can exercise and do certain tasks. To stay physically fit, take time to exercise regularly, eat well and look after your health in general. 

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Discover tips on what you can do to get and stay fit. Regular exercise can improve your fitness levels and boost overall health and wellbeing. 


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Doing exercises helps you to stay physically healthy and maintain a healthy weight. It’s recommended that adults should do some form of exercise every day. 


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Cycling is low-impact exercise that can place less pressure on your joints than activities that involve jumping and running. It can help you manage your weight, while lowering your risk of developing conditions like heart disease. 


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It’s important to stay physically fit as you get older. Guidelines recommended that adults aged 65 or older should do some form of exercise daily.


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Gyms are a great place to build fitness and stamina. Here's how to maximise your gym sessions to help you improve and maintain your fitness and wellbeing. 


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Keeping fit is important for overall health and wellbeing. You can stay fit by being as active as possible in your daily life. This can mean a dedicated exercise session or just moving more during the day.


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Stretching is a great way to improve your flexibility and your mood. Many stretching exercises can be done while sitting or standing, and you don’t need to be fit to get started. 


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Keeping fit

Stretching

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