Student health

Whether you’ve just moved away from home or you simply want to take charge of your health, there are plenty of ways to stay healthy as a student.

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Tips on surviving exams
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Student stress: self-help tips
Student mental health
Student mental health

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10 science-based sleep tips that really work
10 science-based sleep tips that really work

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.

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

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. ...

Insomnia: the causes and how to improve it
Insomnia: the causes and how to improve it

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 h...

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

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

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

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 yo...

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How men and women sleep differently

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 rel...

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

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 eac...

How to sleep well: your complete guide
How to sleep well: your complete guide

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

Goitre: symptoms, causes and how to deal with it
Goitre: symptoms, causes and how to deal with it

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.

Thyroid function tests and scans: all you need to know
Thyroid function tests and scans: all you need to know

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

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