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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Fact or fiction? 9 hay fever myths busted 

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

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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

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

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

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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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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Pregnancy is when one or more babies grow in a person's womb. It usually lasts for 40 weeks. Making certain lifestyle changes during pregnancy can help reduce the risk of problems and keep the growing baby healthy. 

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The body goes through many changes during pregnancy, and in some cases, these changes can cause new symptoms or conditions. Pregnancy problems include physical symptoms, like backache, morning sickness and constipation, and emotional and mental health problems, like depression.

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You can have a healthy pregnancy by staying active, eating a balanced and nutritious diet, and making certain lifestyle changes, such as not smoking or drinking alcohol. 


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Your chances of getting pregant increase if you have sex within a few days of ovulation (when an ovary releases an egg). However, having sex regularly throughout your menstrual cycle will also increase your changes of getting pregnant. Up to 90% of couples manage to get pregnant within 1 year.

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Abortion, which is also called a termination, is a procedure that ends a pregnancy. An abortion usually involves taking medicines or having a surgical procedure. 


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After pregnancy, or post-pregnancy, is the time after a person gives birth to a baby. You may notice physical and emotional changes after having a baby. Some people also develop certain medical conditions after pregnancy.

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A miscarriage is losing a pregnancy within the first 23 weeks. A stillbirth is the death of a baby before or during birth. It happens after 24 weeks of pregnancy. 

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Mental health includes good emotional, social and psychological wellbeing. Poor mental health can lead to feelings like anxiety or stress, as well as mental health conditions, like depression. 


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Pregnancy

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Healthy pregnancy

Getting pregnant

Abortion

After pregnancy

Miscarriage and stillbirth

Postnatal mental health

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Fact or fiction? 9 hay fever myths busted

10 science-based sleep tips that really work

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Insomnia: the causes and how to improve it

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

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

How to sleep well: your complete guide

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

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