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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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

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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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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Smoking cigarettes can increase your risk of developing many serious health conditions, like lung cancer, heart disease and stroke. Stopping smoking can reduce your risk from these conditions and research shows it’s never too late to quit. 

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Close up of a man's hand smashing cigarettes on a table (credit - FlyMint Agency)

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Cigarettes can affect your health in many ways. They increase your risk of cancer, heart disease, and stroke. There are many ways to quit. Some people it helpful to go 'cold turkey' (stop smoking immediately), while others prefer to cut down gradually and use nicotine replacement therapies.

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E-cigarettes let you inhale nicotine as a vapour. Doing so is known as vaping. E-cigarettes aren't thought to be as harmful as normal cigarettes because they don’t release carbon monoxide or tar. But they do have their own health risks.


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