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Here, you can find a variety of articles relating to all sorts of topics such as cancer symptoms and treatment, mental health related issues such as anxiety and depression, musculoskeletal concerns, and women's and men's health. Whether you're digging deeper to know more about specific topics or are just curious to know more, we've got a range of articles to get you started.

Cancer

Every person has a different cancer experience. From the symptoms and treatments to supporting a loved one through it or dealing with a diagnosis yourself, we’re here to help.

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Mental Health

When our mental health is compromised, it’s important to talk to someone. The simple act of sharing how we’re feeling can help us feel less alone and, in turn help build and manage our mental resilience.

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Physical Health

Many problems affecting your physical health can be managed effectively at home with the right kind of exercise, changes to your diet and first-aid techniques. But sometimes the help of a professional is needed too.

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Men's health

We understand that it can be hard to talk about personal stuff. So, we’ve created a space for male health-related topics from embarrassing niggles to more serious conditions and diseases.

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Women's Health

From menopause and fertility to breast concerns, many of the issues that matter to us most are deeply personal. 

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Cancer

Every person has a different cancer experience. From the symptoms and treatments to supporting a loved one through it or dealing with a diagnosis yourself, we're here to help.

Breast cancer - common questions answered

As part of a member’s own breast awareness, they’ll know what is normal for them, but understanding more about their breasts may help alleviate any worries they may have.

Here are a few of the most common breast health queries answered.

Prostate cancer - the symptoms and treatment

Prostate cancer usually develops slowly, so there may be no signs for many years. It’s important to be aware of the risk factors and symptoms, so an individual can get it checked out quickly.

Skin cancer - the symptoms and treatment

Malignant melanoma is the fifth most common cancer in the UK, with around 16,200 new cases diagnosed in the UK each year. Yet, 86% of malignant melanoma cases could have been prevented.

Mental Health

When our mental health is compromised, it’s important to talk to someone. The simple act of sharing how we’re feeling can help us feel less alone and, in turn help build and manage our mental resilience.

How to talk about mental health

As part of a member’s own breast awareness, they’ll know what is normal for them, but understanding more about their breasts may help alleviate any worries they may have.

Here are a few of the most common breast health queries answered.

How to form healthy habits

How can members go about turning goals into habits, so that it becomes part of their routine to the point where they’re not consciously thinking about it?

How to spot when a colleague's struggling

How to recognise when a colleague is struggling with their mental health at work, and what we can do to help and provide support.

Physical Health

Many problems affecting your physical health can be managed effectively at home with the right kind of exercise, changes to your diet and first-aid techniques. But sometimes the help of a professional is needed too.

Heart Health

British Heart Foundation states over 8 million people in the UK are living with a heart or circulatory disease and it causes around a quarter of all deaths. To help stay informed, read this article.

Keeping active as we age

It's important to exercise as you get older and get active your way, to help support any aches and pains you may suffer from as you age.

Men's health

We understand that it can be hard to talk about personal stuff. So, we’ve created a space for male health-related topics from embarrassing niggles to more serious conditions and diseases.

Some of the most common health concerns in men

Coronary heart disease, prostate problems, mental health, and more are discussed in this article.

What happens as we get older?

Men experience various physical and mental health challenges as they get older, including hormone levels changing, immune systems weakening and other changes.

Women's health

Learn about symptoms and preventative measures of key health issues affecting women today.

Menopause mythbusters

The menopause can be owerwhelming and often confusing, so we're here to dispel any myths you might've heard and help you gain control.