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What is cholesterol? | All you need to know about cholesterol levels

If you’re wondering what a healthy cholesterol reading looks like, you’re not alone. Continue with Dr Unnati Desai to find out what your levels mean and what changes you can make to avoid a potentially problematic cholesterol reading.

  • Eating for health
  • Lifestyle management
  • Heart health advice
Updated 04 September 2026

What are hot flashes and what can I do about them?

During the menopause, many women experience hot flashes. While their exact cause isn't exactly known, they typically feel like heat is suddenly being pressed against your skin. Hot flashes can vary in intensity and cause confusion, disorientation, and anxiety if you aren’t used to them.

  • Women's health advice
  • Lifestyle management
Updated 04 September 2026

How to check your testicles for lumps

Understanding how to properly check your testicles for lumps is something every man should know how to do. Getting to know their unique size and shape makes spotting abnormalities like lumps and areas of swelling easier.

  • Treatment advice
  • Cancer care
  • Lifestyle management
Updated 04 September 2026

Lifestyle advice for men with BPH

Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) or an enlarged prostate is a common condition that affects many men as they age, leading to uncomfortable urinary symptoms. While GPs and specialists often prescribe medication and minimally invasive surgery, there are other things you can do to help manage and treat the condition effectively.

  • Prostate health
  • Lifestyle management
  • Men's health advice
Updated 04 September 2026

How exercise can support you through the menopause

Adam Byrne, Regional Clinical Fitness Lead, explains why strength training is particularly helpful during the menopause and provides some example exercises and tips for performing them.

  • Fitness tips
  • Women's health advice
  • Lifestyle management
Updated 04 September 2026

Managing musculoskeletal pain without painkillers

Everyone has different pain tolerance levels, but if you're experiencing mild musculoskeletal pain, try practicing these natural techniques to improve how your body copes, without using painkillers.

  • Musculoskeletal health
  • Physiotherapy
  • Lifestyle management
Updated 04 September 2026

6 signs sleep apnoea is ruining your day

It’s estimated sleep apnoea goes undiagnosed in as many as 5% of adults in the UK. The difficulty of course, is it only happens while you sleep.

  • Lifestyle management
  • Sleep
Updated 04 September 2026

Marathon | 5 months to go training plan

If your marathon is five months away, use this training programme from Personal Trainer Lloyd Anthony to help build endurance and strength.

  • Marathon
  • Running tips
  • Fitness
Updated 04 September 2026