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BRAIN AWARENESS WEEK: CEREBRAL PALSY
As part of brain awareness week, today we focus on a common neurological condition called Cerebral Palsy. This condition is diagnosed during a child’s first few years, so it’s very important to be aware of the signs and symptoms!

STROKE
As part of Brain Awareness Week, we’re tacking some of the biggest topics in neurology – today we’re focusing on strokes. This very serious condition is considered a medical emergency, and the quicker sufferers receive medical attention, the better the outcome. Would you recognise the first signs of a stroke?

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MY HEAD HURTS, IS IT A TENSION HEADACHE?
Does your head ever feel like an elastic band has been tightly wrapped around it? This is how many sufferers of Tension Headaches describe the sensation. Generally, headaches are nothing to worry about! But we talk you through the red flags to be aware of – in case your headache is a sign of something more sinister…

HRT: HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY
For millions of women experiencing the symptoms of menopause every year in the UK, HRT provides significant relief during this often difficult time. We run you through the workings of this therapy, who can take it and when.

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MORNING SICKNESS
“How am I supposed to eat for two if I constantly feel sick?!” We answer this question, and many more, in today’s blog tackling Morning Sickness as part of our Women’s Health Week!

SUPPLEMENTS: FRIEND OR FOE?
Are you constantly seduced by marketing campaigns telling you what you should take during your pregnancy? If you’d like to know which supplements to take without the fuss and frills, check out today’s article on the topic.

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PREGNANCY TESTING: THE MOST IMPORTANT PEE OF YOUR LIFE!
If you’ve ever looked at the pregnancy test aisle of a pharmacy, you’ll know that there can be an overwhelming number of options to choose from. So what’s the difference between them all?! And what about the blood test for pregnancy? We run you through everything you need to know on the world of pregnancy testing…

TOP TEN MYTHS ABOUT THE CONTRACEPTIVE PILL
Oral contraceptives were introduced almost 50 years ago, and over 100 million women currently use them. But how much do you really know about the pill?

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ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW, ABOUT THAT MONTHLY VISIT FROM AUNT FLO
Most people are very familiar with the monthly phenomenon that is a woman’s periods. And every woman’s experience of this is different: from heavy to light; irregular or like clockwork; painless to pain-free. But what makes a period ‘normal’, and what are the signs that something ‘not quite right’ down there?

VAGINAL DISCHARGE: WHAT’S NORMAL & WHAT’S NOT?
The ultimate question women regularly ask: is vaginal discharge normal? The short answer is yes! But sometimes, unusual vaginal discharge can be a sign of something wrong ‘down there’. To know what’s abnormal, you must first recognise what’s normal! So, we give you the low-down on all there is to know about vaginal discharge.

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