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Tobacco that you don't smoke (including paan, betel quid and chewing tobacco) is not a 'safe' way to use tobacco. It causes cancer and can be as addictive as smoking. Find out the risks and how you can quit. Chewing tobacco and cancer risk Betel quid, paan or…
Paediatric Occupational Therapy
What is Paediatric Occupational Therapy? Paediatric occupational Therapy uses specialist clinical skills and approaches to enable your child to achieve their maximum independence. We focus on three core occupational Therapy areas self-care (washing, eating and dressing), productivity (being able to attend nursery, school or college)…
Painkiller headaches
Painkillers are a good way to relieve headaches, but if you take them more than 2 or 3 times a week, they could become the cause of your headaches. Up to 1 in 10 people who have frequent headaches do so because they take painkillers too often, says…
Passive smoking: protect your family and friends
Secondhand smoke is dangerous, especially for children. The best way to protect loved ones is to quit smoking. At the very least, make sure you have a smokefree home and car. When you smoke a cigarette (or roll-up, pipe or cigar), most of the smoke…
Peer pressure
Sometimes it feels like everyone's trying to push you into having sex: your friends, your boyfriend or girlfriend, films and TV. But it's up to you when you have sex, and it's OK to say no. Find out how to resist the pressure. One minute you're…
Penis size
Men everywhere worry that their penis is smaller than it should be or that it won't satisfy a lover. But research suggests that most men underestimate the size of their pride and joy. Man has always placed great importance on the size of his penis. Many cultures…
Perfect picnics
Picnics are a great British tradition and a good way for you and your family to eat a healthy meal together. If you combine a picnic with some physical activity - such as games or a brisk walk - you can have a healthy and fun…
Period problems
If problems with your periods are affecting your life, there's help and support available. This page explains what you can do about: Painful periods Heavy periods Irregular periods No periods (absent periods) Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) Endometriosis Ovulation pain Before you see your GP about period problems, it can…
Periods and fertility in the menstrual cycle
The length of the menstrual cycle varies from woman to woman, but the average is to have periods every 28 days. Regular cycles that are longer or shorter than this, from 21 to 40 days, are normal. "The menstrual cycle is the time from the first day…