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The vagina is designed to keep itself clean with the help of natural secretions (discharge). Find out how to help your vagina keep clean and healthy - and why you don't need douches or vaginal wipes. The vagina is a tube of muscle inside a woman's…
Keeping your weight up in later life
As you get older, you may start to lose weight, either through illness or loss of appetite. Maintaining a healthy body weight is important, and there are steps you can take to gain weight healthily. If you're underweight or have lost weight suddenly or for no obvious reason, see…
Keloid scars
Some scars grow lumpy and larger than the wound they're healing - this is called keloid scarring. Anyone can get a keloid scar, but they are more common in people with dark skin, such as people from Africa and African-Caribbean and south Indian communities. What…
Keyworking service for children and young people with autism and/or learning disability
Keyworking service for children and young people with autism and/or learning disability Who do we support? The North East London Keyworking service works with children and young people with learning disabilities and/or Autism, aged 0-25 years old who have complex needs. The service is…
Kidney problems
The number of people with serious kidney problems, such as kidney disease and kidney cancer, is increasing. Kidneys are vital organs that remove excess water and cleanse the blood of toxins. When the kidneys fail, waste products and fluid build up in the body, making you feel unwell,…
Kids in the kitchen
Cooking food with your children is a great way to spend time together, and for them to learn about healthy eating. Kids love developing new skills, and even fussy eaters may be tempted by dishes they've made themselves. Let them have a go in the kitchen, and praise them for their efforts.…
Knee exercises for runners
These knee strengthening exercises will help with your running, strengthen the muscles around the knee and prevent knee pain. The exercises strengthen all the muscles supporting the knee and stretch out the iliotibial band, known as the ITB, which runs down the outside of the thigh. They can be…
Knee pain and other running injuries
Running injuries can affect anyone, from experienced runners who push themselves hard, to beginners whose muscles are not used to running. Below are five of the most common running injuries. Find out how to spot the symptoms, what causes the injuries and what to do…
Know your prostate
Every man has one, it's important for their sex life, yet few men know anything about their prostate or what can go wrong with it. Better knowledge about this walnut-sized gland will help men to make better choices about testing and treatment. The prostate is located below the bladder. It…
Laser eye surgery and lens surgery
Surgery to improve your eyesight is known as "refractive surgery" or "vision correction". There are two different types: laser eye surgery and lens surgery. Both types of surgery can make you less dependent on glasses or contact lenses. Research shows that both are safe and…