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Violence can happen in teenage relationships, so make sure you know the signs and can help your child. Abuse in relationships - including those between teenagers - can happen to men and boys, but it's much more likely to happen to women and girls. It also happens in same-sex relationships.…
It's OK to say no
Don't feel awkward about saying no to sex or kissing, touching or any other sexual activity. 'No' is an important word in sex and relationships. Find out how you can say no. Nobody has the right to make you go further than you want to. You…
Julie's story: 'I accept I'll never have a baby'
For some people, fertility treatment never has a happy outcome, and they have to resign themselves to a future without children. Julie Kendall, from Saffron Walden in Essex, 51 at the time of this interview, has finally accepted that she and her husband will never…
Keep calm at Christmas
How to have a stress-free Christmas, including avoiding family arguments and sharing the workload. Christmas is a time for merry-making and family get-togethers, but it can have its pressures too. The family is stuck in the house, the kids are overexcited, there's the tree to decorate, presents…
Keep the passion alive
Like other parts of your relationship, your sex life needs care and attention if you want to keep it in good condition. Relate sex therapist Denise Knowles offers some tips on keeping the passion and lust alive in your sexual relationship. In the early days…
Keep track of your medicines
Going into hospital? Changing GP? If so, it's a good idea to make a complete, up-to-date list of all the medicines you take. This will help make sure you carry on getting the right medicines for you. When you change doctors, hospitals and other care providers, records…
Keep warm, keep well
Cold weather can affect your health. Find out how to keep yourself well and your home warm during winter. Why is cold weather a problem? Who is most at risk? Be prepared How to keep your home warm Protect your health in the cold Look…
Keep weight off
If you've achieved your target weight, well done! But don't undo all the good work by going back to old habits. The key to reaching your ideal weight and keeping the weight off is to make long-term changes to your diet and lifestyle that you…
Keep your bones strong over 65
It's true that our bones tend to lose strength as we get older. But even in later years there is plenty we can do to prevent falls and fractures. Stay active Being inactive makes your muscles and bones lose strength. This increases your risk of…
Keeping your kidneys healthy
Kidneys are vital to your overall health, so it's important to look after them. Five simple lifestyle steps can help you keep them in good shape. Stay hydrated Drinking plenty of fluid will help your kidneys function properly. Your urine should be straw-coloured. If it's…