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OVARIAN CANCER
As part of LDC’s Women’s Health Awareness Week, we’ll be covering many different aspects of the topic: from everyday, harmless conditions such as vaginal thrush, to more serious conditions such as gynaecological cancers. Today we focus on Ovarian Cancer.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR PROSTATE
This week (12th – 18th June) is Men’s Health Week and, as always, we’re doing our bit to help raise awareness of relevant medical conditions! Today’s article focuses on a serious condition affecting around 10% of men at some point in their lives: Prostate Cancer.

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Why does my stomach hurt?
Stomach aches are very common and are usually nothing serious. However, that doesn’t stop it from causing you discomfort that is difficult to ignore. Understanding what is causing your stomach aches means that you can take steps to prevent them and if needed, get the right treatment. IBS A common cause of stomach ache is […]

10 TOP TIPS FOR A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP
Stuck counting sheep and jealous of the people who fall asleep as soon as their heads hit the pillow? In today’s blog post, we are sharing our top 10 tips to help you get a better night’s sleep.

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Your sexual health toolkit
It’s the month of love and whether you’re in a long-term relationship, have a brand new love interest or are just dipping your toe into dating, it’s likely you are or soon will be sexually active. Sexual health is important for everyone, and we want to ensure you have everything you need to feel healthy […]

10 step guide to achieving self-love
Be your own valentine this year and start working on loving yourself. Some small changes to your lifestyle and reframing the way you think about yourself will work wonders for your mental well-being and help you on the path to achieving self-love.   There’s no such thing as perfection We’ve all heard it before but […]

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HOW DOES FALLING IN LOVE AFFECT YOUR BODY?
Falling in love is amazing, life-changing, and can make you smile until your cheeks hurt: there’s no denying that falling in love is one of the greatest experiences life has to offer! So, with love in the air, what better time to consider how finding that special someone impacts your body and your mind!

Why are my ears ringing?
Having problems with hearing or your ears can be very uncomfortable and extremely difficult to ignore. There can be several reasons you are experiencing ringing, buzzing or other discomforts in your ears. We’re going to talk about all things ear wax (we promise it’s not gross) and give you some tips on how to protect […]

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CBT: COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY
CBT is a type of talking therapy proven to be very effective in helping people with a variety of different conditions, from stress and depression, to chronic pain and anger management! We explain a bit more about how CBT works in today’s blog post.

TOP TIPS ON HOW TO BOOST YOUR MENTAL WELLBEING WITH FOOD
Does my food affect my mental wellbeing? Yes! Most of us are aware of how what we eat affects our physical health. However, research has highlighted that the food we consume can also affect our mental health and wellbeing. At present, there are no single foods or nutrients that can prevent the development of specific […]

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