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‘How I overcame my post natal depression’

Postnatal depression affects 1 in 10 women, and left single mother and former model Alison Canavan suicidal. Now a wellness coach and author of Minding Mum, she shares her story of recovery with her best tips for self-care as a new mum


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6 symptoms of PCOS not to miss

Do you have irregular periods? Are you overweight ? You may have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) which affects one in then British women. Gynaecologist Dr. Gabrielle Downey and nutritionist Dr. Marilyn Glenville share the signs not to miss


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How I overcame the IBS that’s plagued me since I was 8

Lifestyle blogger Scarlett Dixon has suffered with severe stomach pains, bloating, constipation and diarrhoea since she was eight - with doctors unable to help. Then she took matters into her own hands


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My bloating turned out to be ovarian cancer – I was 30

Fiona Munro was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the age of only 30, after months of visiting her GP with bloating. She was told she had an infection, IBS, or an STI. Then, all of a sudden, was diagnosed with stage four cancer and 12 months to live before surprising her doctors by going into remission. As part of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Fi shares her story


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‘I have no stomach’ – real life exclusive

February 28 is Rare Disease Day. Healthista's Vanessa's Chalmers hears how a dodgy Chinese left one lady with a stomach paralysed and on liquid food for life


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What NOT to say to someone with cancer

As World Cancer Day approaches Fionna Holland, a Psychology Lecturer at the University of Derby, who did study on what to say - and not - to someone who has cancer explains more