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Meat in your diet

Meat is a good source of protein, vitamins and minerals in your diet. However, if you currently eat more than 90g (cooked weight) of red and processed meat a day, the Department of Health advises that you cut down to 70g, which is the average…

Mediterranean beef pasta

This take on a classic Mediterranean dish is economical, tasty, a good source of protein and packed full of vegetables to help you get your 5 A Day. serves: 2 time: 30 minutes Ingredients 225g lean beef, cut into strips 200g dry wholewheat pasta 1 garlic clove,…

Meet the dental team

A visit to the dentist can involve a lot of people, from the dental nurse to the hygienist. Each member of the team has a specific job. Here's what they do. Dental receptionist The dental receptionist makes appointments, answers phone calls and often deals with the paperwork for the…

MenC vaccine - discontinued July 1 2016

From July 1 2016, the MenC vaccine for 12-week-old babies was discontinued from the NHS childhood vaccination programme. The success of the MenC vaccination programme means there are almost no cases of MenC disease in babies or young children in the UK any longer. The dose of MenC vaccine…

Menopause and your bone health

Women can lose up to 20% of their bone density in the five to seven years after the menopause. The drop in bone density is caused by falling levels of the female hormone oestrogen. Oestrogen helps to protect bone strength. Although your bone density decreases…

Menopause: five self-help tips

The menopause can make you feel as if you're not in control of your own body, but there are ways to ease the symptoms, as these five self-help tips show. 1) Keep cool Hot flushes and night sweats are the most common symptoms of the menopause. They're…

Menopause: the facts

Every woman will go through the menopause, but each experience of it is different. It doesn't happen at a particular age or last for a fixed period of time, and it can cause a variety of different symptoms - both physical and emotional. The menopause can be an…

Menopause: tips for partners

If your partner is going through the menopause, being prepared will help you both cope with the changes she is experiencing. Denise Knowles, a relationship and psychosexual counsellor with Relate, offers some advice for men on how to support their partner through the menopause. How will my partner…

Mental health

There's nothing unusual or shameful about mental illness. Most of us have problems at some time in our lives, such as money worries, stress at work or the death of a loved one, which can affect our mental health. Find out how to recognise the signs and where…

Mental Health and Wellbeing

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