5 d. ago Experts pinpoint specific age when ramping up exercise could help prevent dementia

Spanish scientists found those who upped their activity levels between these ages were less prone to one toxic protein, amyloid, spreading in the brain.

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6 d. ago Mum's urgent warning after son, 16, died of hay fever while celebrating GCSEs

Helena Dale, 56, warned 'pollen allergies aren't taken seriously enough' after tragically losing her son, Joe, then 16, after he went out to the park with pals in the height of summer

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6 d. ago Hay fever sufferers will sleep through the night if they do one thing to mattress before bed

Hay fever affects more than 10 million Brits each year - but here are some ways to ease your symptoms

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9 d. ago Warning over high pollen and UV levels as temperatures set to hit 29C

Temperature records for April and May are unlikely to be broken this week, the Met Office said.

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9 d. ago Full list of UK areas affected by Met Office red 'very high' warning this week

During the spring and summer months the Met Office issues a five-day pollen forecast to warn prepare hay fever sufferers

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2 w. ago Drivers warned they could face hefty fines for not removing excess pollen from cars

Motorists should keep their windscreens clear of a pollen build-up to avoid restricted visibility.

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2 w. ago Hay fever warning: Find out which regions will be worst hit as pollen count hits ‘very high’

Met Office pollen forecast map shows four regions in England have a 'very high' warning level for pollen this Easter Bank holiday

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3 w. ago Pollen counts are climbing. Here’s how to make your home a hay fever

As the Met Office issues pollen warnings, it’s important to allergy-proof your surroundings

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3 w. ago Met Office issues rare warning for millions of hay fever sufferers as pollen levels soar

The UK is set to see very high pollen levels in four regions of the country, according to the Met Office, but pollen count is set to be high across the majority of the UK

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3 w. ago What types of pollen are most common? Met Office issues warning for hay fever sufferers

Challenging times coming for sufferers of allegy as weather service issues warning

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3 w. ago Met Office issues red alert in four areas of England this week

More severe pollen warnings are in place around the UK this week

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3 w. ago Mapped: Warning for hay fever sufferers as pollen count hits ‘very high’

Met Office pollen forecast map shows four regions in England have a 'very high' warning level for pollen later this week

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3 w. ago Met Office pollen bomb alert as hay fever suffers warned of 'very high' levels

Pollen levels will be 'very high' in multiple parts of the UK this week - spelling misery for the nation's estimated 13 million hay fever sufferers, with areas in the southeast worst hit

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3 w. ago Met Office pollen warning for London as 'very high' levels to trigger hay fever sufferers for 3 days

Met Office pollen warning for London as 'very high' levels to trigger hay fever sufferers for 3 days  My London

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3 w. ago Expert warns hay fever season has arrived early as ‘pollen bomb’ hits UK

Pollen levels in London and the South East of England reached ‘very high’ levels on Sunday

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3 w. ago Hay fever cures already in your kitchen as experts say to ditch the antihistamines

With warmer weather comes allergy season - and for Brits with hay fever, antihistamines can be expensive. Here are five natural hay fever remedies you already have at home.

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3 w. ago The three dog breeds most at risk of hay fever amid 'very high' pollen warning

The Met Office has put out a red alert for pollen for large parts of the UK

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3 w. ago Met Office issues red alert in EIGHT areas of England this weekend

Forecasters have warned of a 'very high' pollen count affecting a large part of the country

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3 w. ago 'Pollen bomb' warning as levels soar in the UK: Map reveals the areas where hay fever sufferers will be worst hit

If you suffer from hay fever, make sure you stock up on antihistamines and tissues - as a dreaded 'pollen bomb' is heading our way.

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3 w. ago Hay fever making your life a misery? Try these 20 tips from doctors and allergy experts

Do nasal sprays work? Which are the best antihistamines? Can honey help? What about a shower? We’ve got all the answersFor people with hay fever, sunny days lounging on the grass can be anything but pleasant. How can you manage the symptoms without forfeiting summer? As the Met Office issues a “pollen bomb” warning in the UK, allergy doctors advise on the best ways to survive the season. Continue reading...

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