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National heart month

Are you heart healthy? February is National Heart Month, so make sure you're looking after your ticker!
Take our quiz: How well do you know your heart?
Small changes make a big difference: 4 ways to a healthy heart today
Get fitter: Easy exercise - including yoga, jogging and exercise DVDs
Worried about high cholesterol? The causes and how to lower yours


Expert help


Your stories



7 ways to beat restless legs

7 ways to beat restless legs It's a common problem so know how to cure RLS at home without the need for medication

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Dr Chris Brown, GP, on arthritis

Dr Chris Brown, GP, on arthritis How you can soothe arthritis pain

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Expert advice on mouth ulcers

Pharmacist Mohammed Syfur Rahman on mouth ulcers Why it's worth talking to your pharmacist if it's a recurring problem

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Treating fungal nail infection

Treating fungal nail infection Lots of people get fungal toenail infections in summer and it's important to act fast before they spread

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'A lightbulb suddenly went off in my head'

Living with autism, asperger syndrome Aly Gynn's story of how she was finally diagnosed with Asperger syndrome at the age of 45

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'I've been given the all-clear after ovarian cancer'

Living with ovarian cancer Real life stories from women fighting ovarian cancer

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An unwell woman

Conditions A-Z

The symptoms and treatments of hundreds of illnesses, including:
Cancers: Breast cancer, cervical cancer, skin cancer, bowel cancer
Long-term conditions: Asthma, diabetes, heart disease, back pain
Mental health: Depression, stress, anxiety, anorexia, phobias
Kids' health: Ringworm, head lice, chicken pox, glandular fever
Women's problems: Thrush, cystitis, STIs, bacterial vaginosis


Woman in bed with a cold

Swine flu

Worried about swine flu? We've got all the info you need:
Have I got swine flu? Check your symptoms here
Underlying health conditions: How swine flu could affect you
Get the info: For pregnant women and babies
Expert advice: From TV's Dr Chris
Your story: 'It started with a headache'


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Competition: Win! month's supply of Covent Garden soup

Competition | Win! month's supply of Covent Garden soup

Feed your family with a month's supply of the new limited-edition New Covent Garden soup, plus win a gorgeous soup bowl and plate set.

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Health

Old wives' tales

Old wives' tales

Does chicken soup help a cold? We sort the facts from the fibs.




Today's health poll

Would you try alternative medicines (like acupuncture, homeopathy or herbal medicine) to treat pain or depression?


  • Yes, I already use them regularly and I think they work 9%
  • Yes, I've used them before and would use them again 31%
  • I'd give it a try 35%
  • I'm not sure - I don't think they'd work 15%
  • I've tried them before and they didn't work 3%
  • No, I haven't tried them and I wouldn't 7%