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  • Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) - Causes

    Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is caused by the body’s immune system producing abnormal antibodies called antiphospholipid antibodies.

  • Ankylosing spondylitis - Complications

    Read about complications of ankylosing spondylitis (AS), which can affect many parts of your body.

  • Androgen insensitivity syndrome - Causes

    The genetic alteration that causes androgen insensitivity syndrome means the body cannot respond to testosterone properly.

  • What is anal cancer?

    Find out what anal cancer is, including which parts of the body are affected.

  • Alcohol misuse - Risks

    Alcohol is a powerful chemical that can have a wide range of adverse effects on almost every part of your body.

  • Arms workout video

    Lose the bingo wings with this 10-minute workout video that focuses on toning your arms and improving your upper body strength.

  • Prenatal and postnatal yoga video

    Whether you're currently pregnant or have recently given birth, look after your body with this prenatal and postnatal exercise home workout video from the NHS Fitness Studio.

  • Communicating with someone with dementia

    Advice on how to encourage communication with people with dementia, including body language and physical contact, and active listening.

  • Surgical fat transfer

    Read about surgical fat transfer, which is cosmetic surgery to move fat from one part of the body to another. It's also known as a "fat graft" or "lipomodelling".

  • X-ray

    Read about how X-rays work, why they're used, what happens before, during and after an X-ray, and what the risks are.