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A to Z list of common illnesses and conditions

WEBBinge eating. Bipolar disorder. Bladder cancer. Blood poisoning (sepsis) Bone cancer. Bone cancer: Teenagers and young adults. Bowel cancer. Bowel incontinence. Bowel polyps.

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Food and nutrition

WEBFood and nutrition. Eating a healthy balanced diet can help to prevent diet-related illness and will give you all of the energy and nutrients you need keep active and maintain a …

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Health benefits of eating well

WEBHealth benefits of eating well. A well-balanced diet provides all of the: energy you need to keep active throughout the day. nutrients you need for growth and repair, helping you to …

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Common blood tests NHS inform

WEBA number of tests can be used to diagnose and monitor diabetes by checking the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood.. These include the: fasting glucose test – where the level of …

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Five steps to mental wellbeing

WEBBelow are five things that, according to research, can really help to boost our mental wellbeing: connect – connect with the people around you: your family, friends, …

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Illnesses and conditions NHS inform

WEBStomach, liver and gastrointestinal tract. Includes indigestion, diarrhoea, coeliac disease and gastroenteritis. Symptoms and treatments of hundreds of diseases, illnesses and …

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Benefits of exercise NHS inform

WEBOther health benefits of regular exercise include up to: an 83% lower risk of osteoarthritis. a 68% lower risk of hip fracture. a 35% lower risk of coronary heart disease and stroke. a …

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Healthy living NHS inform

WEBHealthy living. Advice and tools to help you look after yourself. Includes mental wellbeing, eating well, contraception, immunisation and help to stop smoking.

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Body mass index (BMI) NHS inform

WEBBMI ranges. Your BMI will fit into one of 5 bands: under 18.5 – This is described as underweight. between 18.5 and 24.9 – This is described as the ‘healthy range’. …

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Symptoms and self-help NHS inform

WEBInformation on common symptoms and what to do about them. Includes stomach ache, headache and rash.

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Scottish health information you can trust NHS inform

WEBHealthy Know How. Find advice on how to stay healthy and well this spring. NHS inform is Scotland's national health information service helping the people in Scotland to make …

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Shingles vaccine

WEBThe shingles vaccine helps to build up your immunity to the virus. This means, if you do get shingles, your body will fight it off more easily. Getting the vaccine will: reduce your risk …

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Self-help guides NHS inform

WEBSelf-help tool: Periods and mental wellbeing. Help with anxiety, low mood, anger, self-esteem, sleep problems and social anxiety.

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Introduction to screening in Scotland NHS inform

WEBScreening tests identify certain diseases and conditions before symptoms appear so that treatment can be started early. In Scotland, screening is offered for: abdominal aortic …

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How stress symptoms affect your body NHS inform

WEBDean explains how stress affects your body and what you can do to help: stress is the first stage of the fight-or-flight response. stress releases cortisol, suppresses our immune …

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After the menopause

WEBWeight gain. Some women will experience weight gain during or after menopause. During the menopause, the change in hormones can mean the body stores more fat and burns …

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Functional neurological disorder (FND) NHS inform NHS inform

WEBFunctional neurological disorder (FND) describes a problem with how the brain receives and sends information to the rest of the body. It’s often helpful to think of your brain as a …

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Information about dementia

WEBDementia is a common condition. Your risk of developing dementia increases as you get older, and the condition usually occurs in people over the age of 65. Dementia is a …

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High cholesterol

WEB5mmol/L or less for healthy adults. 4mmol/L or less for those at high risk. As a general guide, LDL levels should be: 3mmol/L or less for healthy adults. 2mmol/L or less for …

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