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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10 science-based sleep tips that really work

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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Natural remedies for hay fever: what works and doesn’t

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.

Insomnia: the causes and how to improve it

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

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Vaginismus: why it happens and how you can deal with it

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

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.

How men and women sleep differently

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.


Is it hay fever, COVID-19 or a cold? Spot the telltale signs

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


How to sleep well: your complete guide

A goitre is a swelling of the thyroid gland in your neck. Learn the symptoms, why it happens and what you can do about it.

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Goitre: symptoms, causes and how to deal with it

Learn about the tests you can have if your doctor thinks you have a thyroid problem, including blood tests, uptake scans and ultrasound.


Thyroid function tests and scans: all you need to know

Lung conditions are those that affect the lungs and airways. They include asthma, tuberculosis, lung cancer and pneumonia. 


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coughing

Coughing is something you do to help clear your airways when they feel blocked or irritated. Most coughs only last a short time, such as when you have a cold, but others may continue for a long time. 

You should see a doctor if you have an ongoing cough.


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chest-infection

A chest infection is an infection that affects your airways or lungs. You may develop a chest infection after having flu or a cold. Symptoms include muscle aches, a chesty cough and pain in the chest. 


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Asthma is a condition that causes the pathways to the lungs to become inflamed, making it harder to breathe. It’s a lifelong condition, but it can be controlled by effective treatment. 

When should you worry about a cough?

bronchitis

Bronchitis means inflammation of the lungs' airways. Common symptoms include a sore throat and coughing up mucus. 

Chest Pain

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Chest pain is any pain you feel in the chest. It has many causes, ranging from less serious conditions like indigestion to more serious conditions, like a collapsed lung or a heart attack.


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copd

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to lung conditions that cause breathing problems, such as emphysema. It tends to affect older people who smoke.  


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Coughing up blood (haemoptysis) may not be anything to worry about if you’re generally healthy, but it can be a sign of something more serious, especially in older people or those who smoke. 

If you cough up blood, you should see a doctor. 


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lung-disease

Lung disease are conditions that affect the lungs and airways. They include asthma, lung cancer, pneumonia and tuberculosis. 


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Lungs

Coughing

Chest infection

Asthma

Bronchitis

Chest pain

COPD

Coughing up blood

Lung disease

Pneumonia

Lungs

Lungs

Coughing

Chest infection

Asthma

Bronchitis

Chest pain

COPD

Coughing up blood

Lung disease

Pneumonia

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How men and women sleep differently

Is it hay fever, COVID-19 or a cold? Spot the telltale signs

How to sleep well: your complete guide

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