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Health benefits of eating well

A diet rich in calcium keeps your teeth and bones strong and can help to slow bone loss (osteoporosis) associated with getting older. Calcium is usually … See more

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Scottish health information you can trust NHS inform

WebHealthy Know How. Find advice on how to stay healthy and well this spring. NHS inform is Scotland's national health information service helping the people in Scotland to make …

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A to Z list of common illnesses and conditions NHS inform

WebBinge eating. Bipolar disorder. Bladder cancer. Blood poisoning (sepsis) Bone cancer. Bone cancer: Teenagers and young adults. Bowel cancer. Bowel incontinence. Bowel polyps.

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Healthy living NHS inform

WebAdvice and tools to help you look after yourself. Includes mental wellbeing, eating well, contraception, immunisation and help to stop smoking.

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Benefits of exercise NHS inform

WebOther health benefits of regular exercise include up to: an 83% lower risk of osteoarthritis. a 68% lower risk of hip fracture. a 35% lower risk of coronary heart disease and stroke. a …

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Illnesses and conditions NHS inform

WebStomach, liver and gastrointestinal tract. Includes indigestion, diarrhoea, coeliac disease and gastroenteritis. Symptoms and treatments of hundreds of diseases, illnesses and …

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Shingles vaccine

WebThe shingles vaccine helps to build up your immunity to the virus. This means, if you do get shingles, your body will fight it off more easily. Getting the vaccine will: reduce your risk …

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Symptoms and self-help NHS inform

WebHome. Symptoms and self-help. Information on common symptoms and what to do about them. Includes stomach ache, headache and rash.

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Tai chi, Pilates and yoga NHS inform

WebTai chi, Pilates and yoga provide great health benefits. They’re particularly popular because building strength and balance can reduce the risk of falling, as well as ease the …

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Self-help guides NHS inform

WebSelf-help tool: Periods and mental wellbeing. Help with anxiety, low mood, anger, self-esteem, sleep problems and social anxiety.

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Obesity causes & treatments

WebOther obesity-related problems. Obesity can cause a number of further problems, including difficulties with daily activities and serious health conditions. Day-to-day problems …

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NHS services in Scotland NHS inform

WebVolunteering with the NHS. Information on the benefits of volunteering and how to become a volunteer with the NHS. Your guide to using NHS services in Scotland, including GPs, …

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High cholesterol

Web4mmol/L or less for those at high risk. As a general guide, LDL levels should be: 3mmol/L or less for healthy adults. 2mmol/L or less for those at high risk. An ideal level of HDL is …

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Low blood pressure (hypotension) NHS inform

WebAs a general guide, the ideal blood pressure for a young, healthy adult is between 90/60 and 120/80. If you have a reading of 140/90, or more, you have high blood pressure …

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Liver disease NHS inform

WebThe liver. The liver is the second largest organ in the body. It works hard, performing hundreds of complex functions, including: Liver disease doesn’t usually cause any …

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Causes of itchy skin NHS inform

WebItching can be caused by the following pests: the scabies mite, which burrows into the skin and causes a skin condition called scabies. head lice, pubic lice or body lice. insect bites …

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Back problems NHS inform

WebBack problems can cause a range of symptoms, including: stiffness. muscle spasms. hot, burning, shooting or stabbing pains in your back and sometimes into one or both of your …

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High blood pressure (hypertension) NHS inform

WebHigh blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is usually defined as having a sustained blood pressure of 140/90mmHg or above. The line between normal and raised blood …

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