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Third of young people don't think exercise is necessary
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The FA has launched a campaign to improve the health of the nation
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What it means if your tongue turns green, blue, orange, black or grey
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This Morning dentist Dr Deepak Aulak has explained what can make your tongue turn anything from orange and white to brown and purple
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Dame Kelly Holmes £1 a day pill aims to cut joint pain in 3 weeks
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The capsule combines collagen with a herbal remedy and supplements
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Doctor explains unusual symptom that hay fever can cause
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With the weather getting warmer and the days getting lighter, many of us will be looking forward to spending more time outside. However, recent research shows that 1 in 4 (26%) adults in the UK suffer from hay fever and 49% will experience common symptoms such as sneezing, coughing and a blocked nose.
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Why just 5% of women cycle to work as 20% of men take to bikes
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Almost twice as many men as women own a bicycle
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Runner scared of wetting herself found solution and won gold
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Sandra says her pelvic floor was damaged after having three children
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Pharmacist says skin change 'silent messenger' of serious problems
Health
"Skin is a major organ, capable of revealing not just cosmetic but also potentially life-threatening conditions"
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10.5million putting eye health at risk with five-year mistake
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People are also missing out on the chance to catch other serious health conditions
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New research shows 2p pill could stop cancer as well as dementia
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The researchers found taking the vitamin improved immune resistance to cancer - the NHS already advocates taking supplements in winter to stop Alzheimer's
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Women face postcode lottery as key health promise has been missed
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The Government set a deadline of April 2024
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Snoring can be sign of serious problems and even lead to tooth loss
Health
A dentist has explained the serious underlying health problems you need go watch for and why snoring is bad for your teeth
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Your running app could put you at serious risk, say tech experts
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Runners who use apps to track and share their exercise should check the setting urgently
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Men could get £420 a month as new sperm bank appeals for donors
Health
The state-of-the-art centre has VR headsets and donation rooms with soft lights and cosy furnishings
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Sexual health expert issues household object warning
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It comes as a new campaign has been launched
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Dating is good for your mental health, study shows
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Daters report a boost no matter whether the date goes well or not
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Crisps being given away in pubs to support better mental health
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Comedian Tom Davis is supporting the campaign
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Women running a marathon can claim free pelvic training device
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Running can exacerbate pelvic floor problems and experts say you should make sure you train all the right muscles when running
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Next pandemic virus is here and 100 times worse than Covid, says expert
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Dr Suresh Kuchipudi issued a warning at a White House briefing
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'I’m a doctor - this is what happens to your body when you binge eat Easter egg chocolate'
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Dr Claire Merrifield has warned of the harmful effects binge eating Easter egg chocolate can have on our bodies
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'Gamer changer' test spots signs of motor neurone disease before symptoms appear
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There is hope that it will mean earlier intervention and therefore more effective treatments
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The pros and cons of letting a pet sleep in your bed
Health
A sleep trainer and a relationship expert have explained
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Nutritionist explains how to do the health-boosting Atlantic Diet
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The diet has been shown to cut the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure as well as resulting in weight loss
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Why we like our partner's weird smells, according to a psychotherapist
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The smells we enjoy should be disgusting, but Dipti Tait has explained why they're not
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Skin test diagnoses early Parkinson's disease in more than nine out of 10 patients
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Scientists say the test is also able to detect other disorders such as some forms of dementia
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Live: M5 closure after car careers off road in crash
One lane of the M5 is closed this morning (Sunday, May 5) following a crash
'Dreaded' HMRC brown letter costing people hundreds has started coming through letterboxes
UK & World News
For people who do owe money, the average works out at £783 per person - although you may well owe more
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Shepton Mallet
Plans for 26 homes were previously dismissed at an appeal
Live updates as air ambulance called to incident near Weston pier
Weston-super-mare
Two ambulances and an air ambulance have been spotted
Live: Firefighters tackle blaze in Bradford-on-Avon for more than nine hours
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The incident on Church Street is ongoing
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Live: Firefighters tackle blaze in Bradford-on-Avon for more than nine hours
The incident on Church Street is ongoing
Live: M5 closure after car careers off road in crash
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One lane of the M5 is closed this morning (Sunday, May 5) following a crash
The Quantocks panorama with a gruesome story and views from 'the top of the world'
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