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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
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"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
Health
People are also missing out on the chance to catch other serious health conditions
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Women face postcode lottery as key health promise has been missed
Health
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
Health
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
Health
It comes as a new campaign has been launched
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Dating is good for your mental health, study shows
Health
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
Health
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
Health
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
Health
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
Health
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
Health
Scientists say the test is also able to detect other disorders such as some forms of dementia
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TV chef James Martin sheds three stone by eating same food twice daily
Health
James eats a high protein source daily as part of his new routine
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Health expert gives this simple tip to help women sleep better
Health
A new study shows that many women struggle with sleep, which is vital for general good health
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Fitness expert says 'unique' workout will shift belly fat
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Fitness expert Leon Bolmeer said consistency was key
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Local NHS chief's warning as A&E departments and hospital wards reach crisis point
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Large numbers of patients at local urgent and emergency care services and on hospital wards has pushed the health and care system into high alert
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Dentist warns some smoking replacements can be just as bad for your teeth
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Some alternatives to cigarettes are just as bad for your oral health, an expert says
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Man sentenced for killing 'kind-hearted spirit' mother in Portishead
Gavin Nash, of Tansy Lane, Portishead, pleaded guilty to manslaughter by diminished responsibility earlier this year after stabbing his mother Lynette Nash
Weston-super-Mare shop robbed by balaclava-clad man with large kitchen knife
Weston-super-mare
Police said the knife-point robbery took place on Sunday, April 7 and are now appealing for information from the public
Agratas unveils future of battery tech at community events
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Join Agratas’ community gatherings in Somerset to discover the future of battery technology and explore exciting local job opportunities in the green tech industry
Controversial plan to build on Bath's 'tufa field' goes live
Bath
The fields are ecologically and geologically significant
The changes set to be made to dangerous Miner's Arms Junction after years of serious and fatal crashes
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The upgrades will take several weeks to complete
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The changes set to be made to dangerous Miner's Arms Junction after years of serious and fatal crashes
The upgrades will take several weeks to complete
M5 road-rage drive-by 'shooting' near Cullompton
Local News
Police said a projectile was fired from a silver Mercedes van after it was seen being driven aggressively on the motorway.
Weston-super-Mare shop robbed by balaclava-clad man with large kitchen knife
Weston-super-mare
Police said the knife-point robbery took place on Sunday, April 7 and are now appealing for information from the public
Bath Rugby v Saracens LIVE play-by-play updates from the Gallagher Premiership
Bath Rugby
All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from the Recreation Ground
Controversial plan to build on Bath's 'tufa field' goes live
Bath
The fields are ecologically and geologically significant
Courts
Man sentenced for killing 'kind-hearted spirit' mother in Portishead
Gavin Nash, of Tansy Lane, Portishead, pleaded guilty to manslaughter by diminished responsibility earlier this year after stabbing his mother Lynette Nash
Weston-super-Mare shop robbed by balaclava-clad man with large kitchen knife
Weston-super-mare
Police said the knife-point robbery took place on Sunday, April 7 and are now appealing for information from the public
Agratas unveils future of battery tech at community events
Bridgwater
Join Agratas’ community gatherings in Somerset to discover the future of battery technology and explore exciting local job opportunities in the green tech industry
Controversial plan to build on Bath's 'tufa field' goes live
Bath
The fields are ecologically and geologically significant
The changes set to be made to dangerous Miner's Arms Junction after years of serious and fatal crashes
Traffic & Travel
The upgrades will take several weeks to complete