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When cases of coronavirus rapidly escalated earlier this year, the UK government instructed those deemed most at risk of needing hospital treatment if diagnosed with Covid-19 to stay at home. These ‘shielding’ measures were designed to protect 2.2 million people and...

Planned Government regulations will soon require face coverings to be worn by all hospital outpatients and visitors as well as anyone travelling on public transport in England. Before the new rules come into effect on June 15, here is what you need to know about the...

The benefits of walking for our physical well-being are well documentedbut a 30 minute daily walk can help reduce stress and anxiety too. How will I benefit physically from walking regularly? Walking at a brisk pace - making your heart beat faster, but where you are...

Many of us will reach for the vitamin C if we’ve caught a cold, or want to avoid getting one. But now scientists are looking at whether it could help beat coronavirus too. Chinese researchers are assessing how very high daily doses of the vitamin - around 60 times...

If you’ve had a bad day at work, a horrendous journey home stuck in traffic or received a bill you weren’t expecting - these indulgences might just help? We give you 12 ways to escape the stresses of everyday life. Try your hand at massage A quick self-massage can...

Here's how love is transforming you into your healthiest, hottest self. Being in love affects a lot more than our mood - loving relationships improve our looks and our health, too. In fact, love may just be the best medicine out there. Just how powerful is love? Your...

A poll of 2,000 adults, commissioned by well-being brand Healthspan, found the cold and dark winter months result in an increase in illnesses, a lower mood and an overall lack of motivation. The study found 46 per cent of Brits think winter is bad for their health...

Dog ownership was associated with a 33% lower risk of early death for heart attack survivors living alone and 27% reduced risk of early death for stroke survivors living alone, compared to people who did not own a dog. Dog ownership was associated with a 24% reduced...

As the season changes and the sun goes down early, it’s easy to let your mood sink with it. Whether you find you’re affected by the lack of daylight or simply find yourself feeling less than your best when life’s stresses get in the way, the good news is there’s...

Our outlook on life can affect many areas of our physical and mental well-being including how we deal with stress, our attitude towards ourselves and towards others. A tendency toward negative thinking can be all-encompassing but there are things we can do to turn...

The biggest lifestyle factors impacting on cardiovascular health are mainly down to lifestyle which is something that can be changed. Here Dr Sarah Brewer, Healthspan Medical Director looks at 10 things everyone can do to improve their cardio health. Get your heart...