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High cholesterol: Doctor recommends 4 'lifestyle changes' as 'effective as statins'
Natural approaches can be an effective strategy for tackling cholesterol beyond medication
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Weight loss jabs: Warning from health chiefs over unexpected effect after stopping medication
Scientists have highlighted the extent of weight regain following treatment cessation

Alastair Stewart: I avoid London because of my diagnosis
In this week's Living With Dementia, Alastair Stewart receives a welcome call from his old friend and former boss, and reveals why London has become a no-go zone since his diagnosis

How to live longer: The habit 'most strongly' linked to shorter lifespan after smoking, according to scientists
Researchers believe insufficient sleep may be one of the strongest predictors of an early death

New guidance issued for weight loss jabs as regulator urges vigilance over pancreatitis symptoms
Patients and clinicians are being urged to remain vigilant for warning signs
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'I was diagnosed with B12 deficiency five years ago - my feet still ruin my day and I cannot bear it'
B12 deficiency ravages the body in ways that science is yet to fully understand - and Britons are paying the price

Pharmacist warns statin users common timing mistake can trigger 'unwanted side effects'
The cholesterol-lowering drugs are among five categories of medication that frequently suffer from timing errors, the expert cautioned

Britons told to eat cholesterol-lowering nut 30 minutes before meals for lower blood sugar levels
The heart-protective properties of almonds make them an effective dietary intervention for cardiovascular health management

Nurse who missed her own cancer put symptoms down to football and yoga
The Briton is urging others not to dismiss the warning signs

'Lifestyle is medicine': The healthy behaviours that could make your brain 8 years younger revealed
Maintaining strong friendships and being optimistic are strongly associated with brain health

Scientists warn of meat choice linked to 20% higher risk of stomach cancer in women
Scientists leading the research have described the findings as unexpected