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• Care homes turning away dementia patients due to costs

  03-02-2018 23:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The chief executive of the Alzheimer’s Society said its helpline was being bombarded with calls from worried families as relatives are refused care or even evicted when their condition deteriorates.
  
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• The 'pre-hab' gym classes for cancer patients

  03-02-2018 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The initiative is part of a £200 million NHS England strategy to transform cancer care and comes after research at Southampton University saw bowel-cancer patients benefit from exercise.
  
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• Dementia - FIVE natural ways to prevent Alzheimer’s disease

  03-02-2018 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  DEMENTIA symptoms include memory loss, confusion and difficulty following a conversation. You could lower your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by trying these natural methods.
  
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• Rally in London calls for action on NHS 'crisis'

  03-02-2018 18:38 via bbc.co.uk
  Thousands take part in a march calling for more government support for the NHS.
  
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• Dementia prevention: Eating seafood could reduce risk of Alzheimer’s - plus this disease

  03-02-2018 17:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  DEMENTIA is a group of related symptoms, including Alzheimer’s Disease, associated with an ongoing decline of brain functioning. There is no cure at present but a number of preventative methods have been researched by scientists - including eating seafood.
  
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• After Carillion and Capita, is PFI itself on the critical list?

  03-02-2018 17:00
  Private providers have been entrusted with much of Britain’s infrastructure: even hospitals. What does the future hold now?Long before the collapse last month of Carillion, one of the government’s go-to outsourcing and building groups, the signs of strain inside Whitehall over the future of financing public projects with private cash were clear. Since 2010 the government has signed 80 contracts under the private finance initiative (PFI). In the 13 years before 2010 it signed 620.The
  
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• Philippines gripped by dengue vaccine fears

  03-02-2018 16:02 via bbc.co.uk
  Fears over a dengue vaccine lead to a big drop in immunisation rates for preventable diseases.
  
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• Fix the NHS: Protesters rally in London to call for government action

  03-02-2018 13:15
  Nurses, doctors, campaigners and unions call for funding and resource gaps to be filledHealth workers, activists and unions are marching in central London on Saturday to protest against government inaction over the NHS winter crisis. Related: NHS staff are being pushed to the limits. Our protest is to say enough is enoughContinue reading...
  
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• Susie Orbach’s guide to books to understand yourself

  03-02-2018 11:00
  The celebrated psychotherapist explores the works that help you get to grips with your psychePlease don’t look to the ever expanding Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) that lists many of our quite understandable moods, behaviours, desires and states of mind – such as grief following loss – as pathological. It is easy to find yourself in the descriptions of “disorders” and yet it doesn’t teach us very much about ourselves or our psyches. For that we need t
  
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• Misery of tinnitus affects one in five British adults

  03-02-2018 10:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  MORE than one in five people suffer from some form of tinnitus, research released yesterday reveals. Persistent noises, ringing or buzzing in the ears are experienced by an estimated 21 per cent of UK adults.
  
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• Rett syndrome: Woman fundraises for three-year-old daughter

  03-02-2018 10:27 via bbc.co.uk
  Sophie Edes cannot talk due to the rare syndrome.
  
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• Exercises for arthritis: Loosen the back, neck and shoulders with three tai chi moves

  03-02-2018 10:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  ARTHRITIS can be a debilitating condition that can cause pain in the knee, hip and hands. But those looking to ease symptoms can try these tai chi exercises for the beck, neck and shoulders.
  
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• Vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia: Ten symptoms to watch for to avoid permanent damage

  03-02-2018 10:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  VITAMIN B12 is a nutrient that helps keep the body’s nervous system and blood cells healthy, but a deficiency can result in the development of anaemia. These are the benefits of the vitamin, what foods you should be eating, and the symptoms you should look our for if you have vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia.
  
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• Aussie flu symptoms: ‘Immunity to one flu strain does not give you immunity to the other’

  03-02-2018 10:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  AUSSIE flu has contributed to a high number of flu-related hospital admissions in the UK this winter, with symptoms being described as the same as normal flu but more severe. But if you’ve already had flu this season it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re immune from all strains.
  
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• High blood pressure - best exercises to lower risk of hypertension

  03-02-2018 10:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  HIGH blood pressure symptoms are difficult to spot, and often patients won’t show any signs of the condition at all. You could lower your risk of hypertension and slash your blood pressure by doing these exercises.
  
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• Eczema CURED by simple diet change: Skin condition gone after avoiding FOUR trigger foods

  03-02-2018 10:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  ECZEMA cream can help to reduce symptoms of the skin condition, which may include itchy, dry, cracked skin. But one woman believes to have cured her condition by cutting some specific foods out of her diet.
  
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• 'Undervalued' GPs fuelling a 'crisis'

  03-02-2018 07:06 via bbc.co.uk
  The number of full-time GPs fell by almost 1,200 last year, with some worried over their own health.
  
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• Bloating symptoms - how to get rid of constipation revealed

  03-02-2018 05:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  CONSTIPATION pain could be eased by making subtle changes to your lifestyle. The condition causes stomach pain and can leave you feeling bloated.
  
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• GMC is accused of racism after barring paediatrician

  03-02-2018 03:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Hadiza Bawa-Garba was barred by the General Medical Council for making fatal errors while caring for a six-year-old with sepsis. The group was accused of racism.
  
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• Wife of ex-NFL player Rob Kelly describes his brain damage

  03-02-2018 01:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Emily Kelly's article about her husband Rob for the New York Times on Friday just two days before the Super Bowl, is one of the most excruciatingly detailed accounts of a player's brain damage.
  
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• Sex is best in your SIXTIES, survey finds

  03-02-2018 00:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The eighth annual Singles in America survey found single men and women are having the best sex in their 60s.
  
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• DR MAX THE MIND DOCTOR: Is the menopause all in the mind?

  03-02-2018 00:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  I’m in no doubt that your symptoms are real. There’s no clear biological basis for them, making many doctors, scientists and anthropologists question whether there is something else going on.
  
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• This Might Be The Easiest Way Ever To Get Toned Arms

  03-02-2018 00:08
  All you need is your purse.
  
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• 11 Letter Board Quotes That Will Inspire You

  03-02-2018 00:03
  
  [brightcove:2202873082001 default]Introducing our latest obsession: letter boards. From motivational mantras to relatable phrases, these letter board quotes add a classic, subtle piece of inspiration to our day. With help from Instagram bloggers, Health rounded up 11 of the best letter boards that we've seen all over the past few months. Whether you need a reminder, a good laugh, or the perfect Pinterest Pin, these options have you covered.Food for thoughtCan't bear the thoug
  
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