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  • Dry mouth

    Find out about dry mouth, including what causes it and things you can do to help ease it yourself.

  • Alexander technique

    The Alexander technique teaches improved posture and movement, which is believed to help reduce and prevent problems caused by unhelpful habits.

  • What end of life care involves

    End of life care should help you to live as well as possible until you die, and to die with dignity. The people providing your care should ask you about your wishes and preferences and work with you to plan your care.

  • Coronary heart disease - Recovery

    Read about recovering from a heart attack or heart surgery, including information and advice about exercise, relationships and sex, and returning to work.

  • Coping financially

    Read more about the financial support available if you or a family member need to take time off work as a result of illness or to care for someone with a terminal illness.

  • Your breastfeeding questions answered

    Find answers to breastfeeding questions such as, "How often should I feed my newborn?" and "How long should I breastfeed for?" Plus, where to find help and support for breastfeeding.

  • Unintentional weight loss

    Find out what can cause unintentional weight loss and when to get medical help.

  • Heat exhaustion and heatstroke

    Heat exhaustion and heatstroke can happen if you get too hot. They can be serious. They usually happen during a heatwave or in a hot climate, but can also be caused by very intense exercise.

  • Transient ischaemic attack (TIA) - Prevention

    The best way to help prevent a TIA is to eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly and avoid smoking and drinking too much alcohol.

  • Paget's disease of the nipple - Reducing the risk

    Information about preventing breast cancer, including advice about diet, exercise, the importance of maintaining a healthy weight and breast screening.