6 h. ago These easy lifestyle tweaks can make menopause more bearable

There are many expert-backed ways to alleviate symptoms during perimenopause and menopause

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48 h. ago Who is Michelle Mone? Firm linked to Baroness at heart of Covid PPE contract dispute

High Court orders PPE Medpro to repay £122 million to government for breaching contract to supply surgical gowns during pandemic

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56 h. ago Sali Hughes on beauty: Velcro rollers give your hair added body and bounce

They’re portable, easy to use and inextricably linked with good timesFew things gladden my heart like the sight of young women arriving at a festival in Velcro rollers – and not only because I am unshakeably convinced that everyone looks great in them. Velcros are portable, very easy, require no electricity, cause little to no harm and are inextricably linked, for me, with the sense of imminent good times. They lift roots, create volume and give a smoother, more sophisticated look than heatless curls created by those satin-covered bendy rollers so loved on TikTok. They can easily give a more modern shape than the sort of Charlie’s Angels blow-dry one might fear.Hairdresser Sam McKnight, famed for his love of rollers to create big, bouncy dos, has a kit to make light work of the job. The Big Set (£50) sells out regularly but recently came back into stock. It comprises 18 variously sized Velcro rollers and clips, as well as a retro-futuristic inflata...

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7 d. ago The 3 sleep symptoms that mean your child could have condition linked to heart disease and stroke – and why it’s rising

SLEEP APNOEA is a serious disorder where your breathing repeatedly stops and starts in your sleep. Over the years, the condition has been linked to a higher risk of stroke, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Sleep apnoea is most common in adults, particularly those in middle age or older, but it can affect children,...

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7 d. ago ‘New’ tweak to common diet ‘slows brain ageing and could prevent dementia’ – and 17p drink is key

TWEAKING a popular diet - plus sipping on a cheap 17p drink - could slow down brain ageing and help ward off dementia. It's no secret that the Mediterranean diet has been linked to major health benefits - from boosting heart health to lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes. Previous research has also shown...

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8 d. ago What is sleep paralysis and why do we get it? Doctor explains all

Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night unable to move? A doctor has explained how and why this “scary” sensation can happen.

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1 week ago Heart health breakthrough as experts discover everyday lifestyle factor is linked to world's No. 1 killer

A common disease killing hundreds of thousands of Americans every year could be tied to a type of bacteria lurking in the mouth, researchers in Finland have discovered in a new study.

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2 w. ago Experts pinpoint how many people die per year from filthy habit enjoyed by millions

For decades, experts have warned that smoking tobacco, can trigger heart disease and stroke.

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2 w. ago Voices: Surprise, surprise – Labour is reaping what it has sown

Instead of addressing child poverty, homelessness, poor working conditions or any of the real issues impacting this country, Labour has chosen to deflect the blame and pour billions into arms, says Jeremy Corbyn. Britain is tired of having no political choice – and we’re here to fix that

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3 w. ago Insomnia: The misunderstood sleep disorder you probably don’t have

Just because you can’t sleep doesn’t mean you have insomnia. You might have another sleep disorder, or none at all

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4 w. ago Researchers find new link between women who suffer heart attacks

The typical risk factors for major cardiovascular events include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or a history of smoking

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4 w. ago Experts warn of hidden danger in soft drinks millions enjoy every day

Commonly-used sweeteners including aspartame, found in drinks like Diet Coke and Sprite as sugar alternatives, have long been linked to certain cancers and heart issues.

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