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Do you know what the symptoms of cervical cancer are and how you can reduce your risk? Anyone with a cervix is at risk of cervical cancer, but it’s more common if you’re between the age of 30 and 45.

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How to reduce your risk of cervical cancer Dr David Baines, Bupa Lead Physician, discusses the main causes and risk factors of cervical cancer, and ways you can reduce your risk.

Tourette’s syndrome is common and causes people to make sudden movements or sounds. Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, Bianca Clarke, discusses the truth behind five common myths about Tourette’s Syndrome.

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Five myths about Tourette's syndrome | Bupa UK Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, Bianca Clarke, discusses the truth behind five common myths about Tourette's Syndrome.

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From keeping fingernails short to keeping hydrated, Dr Luke Powles shares his advice for soothing chickenpox, as shared with Mother & Baby.

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The 7 best chickenpox creams and treatments for effective relief of your child’s skin Discover the best chickenpox treatments and creams for effective relief for your child’s skin, from Aveeno to PoxClin, tried and tested by parents.

All aboard! Can't beat fish and chips on a bank holiday! Great to see our residents at Chilton Meadows Care Home in Stowmarket enjoying their weekend. 💙

Most children have likes and dislikes when it comes to food. But when does picky eating become something more? Hear more from Specialist Nurse Advisers, Harriet Finlayson and Danielle Panton.

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How can I tell if my child has an eating difficulty? What are eating difficulties and eating disorders? Specialist Nurse Advisers, Harriet Finlayson and Danielle Panton, tell you what you need to know about eating difficulties in children.

Do you know how long it takes your body to process one unit of alcohol? Dr Luke Powles talks to about what happens to your body when you drink alcohol, including some surprise statistics!

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How long does alcohol stay in your system? Alcohol metabolism, explained Here’s what happens after you take that first sip.

Bronchiolitis is a lung infection most commonly affecting children under two. Dr Elizabeth Rogers, Associate Clinical Director at Bupa, discusses the most important things parents should know about the condition.

Bronchiolitis in children: What parents need to know Dr Elizabeth Rogers, Associate Clinical Director at Bupa, discusses the causes of bronchiolitis in children, and provides advice for parents on how to spot and treat the condition.

Happy Birthday to Mavis and David! The sunny celebrations at our Argyles Care Home in Newbury look amazing. 💙

Pre-conception counselling before pregnancy is an important part of antenatal care. But what is it and what does it involve? Dr Elizabeth Rogers, Associate Clinical Director of Bupa Clinics, explains.

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What is pre-conception counselling? Pre-conception counselling before pregnancy is an important part of antenatal care. But what is it and what does it involve? Dr Elizabeth Rogers, Associate Clinical Director of Bupa Clinics, explains.

Tics are common and can happen temporarily, or be a sign of a tic disorder, such as Tourette’s syndrome. Bianca Clarke, cognitive behavioural therapist at Bupa, discusses the causes and triggers of tics, and ways you can manage them.

Can anxiety cause tics? Bianca Clarke, a cognitive behavioural therapist at Bupa, explores the causes and symptoms of tics and provides ways you can manage them.

Many children struggle with poor mental health. One in six children aged 5 to 16 are believed to have a mental health condition. Specialist nurse advisers at Bupa, Harriet Finlayson and Danielle Panton, discuss signs and suggest ways you can manage it.

How to spot the signs of poor mental health in children One in six children aged 5 to 16 are believed to have a mental health condition. Specialist nurse advisers at Bupa, Harriet Finlayson and Danielle Panton, discuss some of the signs of poor mental

Your body goes through changes when you’re pregnant and this can lead to lower back pain. Read our new article by Dr Ade Adeniyi, lead Physician at Bupa on how you can manage lower back pain after pregnancy.

How to deal with lower back pain after pregnancy In this article, Dr Ade Adeniyi, lead Physician at Bupa talks about ways of dealing with lower back pain after pregnancy.

Anxiety and depression are among the most common mental health conditions. But what’s the difference between them? Cognitive Behavioural Psychologist Deirdre Concannon takes a deep dive into what these terms mean and how they overlap.

What's the difference between anxiety and depression? Cognitive Behavioural Psychologist Deirdre Concannon, talks about key differences between anxiety and depression, as well as some of the ways that they're similar to each other.

Lovely to see our residents at Crossley House Care Home in Bradford enjoying the sunshine over the weekend. ☀️ 💙

👇 Let us know in the comments what you did to make the most of the sun!

Today marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week (13 - 19 May).
Mental health problems can affect anyone. One in six children, aged five to 16, are thought to have a mental health condition. Your child may find it difficult to understand or talk about how they’re feeling. We discuss what to look out for.

How to spot the signs of poor mental health in children One in six children aged 5 to 16 are believed to have a mental health condition. Specialist nurse advisers at Bupa, Harriet Finlayson and Danielle Panton, discuss some of the signs of poor mental

Hay fever is on the rise, and affects almost half of the UK population. A 2020 study also suggests that more than one third of people affected had developed hay fever symptoms for the first time in the last five years.

Six ways to relieve hay fever symptoms Bupa GP, Dr Samantha Wild, shares six simple tips for easing the symptoms of hay fever this summer.

Do you know the secret signs of not being well-rested? 🤔 From craving comfort food to forgetting your dreams, Dr. Elizabeth Rogers breaks it down for us on !

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Nine hidden signs your body needs rest (and how to actually get it) From increased hunger to aches and pains, health experts share the lesser-known signals we need to recuperate

Wondering what to do with leftover ingredients at the end of the week? Stop wondering, start cooking! 🥕 Here are some simple recipes to help you reduce food waste and be more sustainable.

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Reducing food waste – interesting ways to use up your fruit and veg These tips and recipes show you ways to get the most out of your fruit and veg.

Dr Sarah Griffiths speaks to Stylist about the 20-minute rule, and how it can help you think about the amount of alcohol you're consuming.

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If you want to cut down your drinking, it’s time to try the ‘20-minute rule’ Here’s how to get started.

Anxiety is common in teenagers. Read our new article by Danielle Panton, Specialist Nurse Adviser at Bupa, on how you can support a teenage with anxiety disorder.

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Tips to support your teenager with anxiety disorder Danielle Panton, Specialist Nurse Adviser at Bupa, talks about how anxiety disorder can affect teenagers and how they can be supported.

A very happy birthday to Dorothy at our Crossley House Care Home in Bradford. 💙

Glad to see our residents at Berkeley House Care Home in Hull enjoying a Saint George's Day celebration earlier this week. 💙

Have you got a consultant appointment coming up? Make the most of it with these tips from Dr Lewis Caplin, about planning your questions and other ways to prepare. 💼📋👩‍⚕️

Preparing for a consultant appointment Planning your questions before your consultant appointment can help you make the most of the time. Dr Lewis Caplin, Lead Physician at Bupa, gives his tips.

Have you heard of the Blue Zones? Here, Health Operations Manager, Jed Campbell Williams, shares the lessons we can learn from the people who live the healthiest, longest lives. 🌍💪

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What are the Blue Zones? Are you familiar with the Blue Zones? Here, Health Operations Manager Jed Campbell Williams shares how you can live a Blue Zones lifestyle.

We're incredibly proud of our Team Health mentor, Richard Whitehead MBE. Running a time of 2:42.01, he broke the World Record in the bilateral above knee amputation category at yesterday's London Marathon. 💙

Ever wondered what you should do if you end up with cut or graze due to a fall while running? Dr Luke Powles talks to on how to treat minor injuries when out running. 🏃‍♀️⛑️

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How to treat minor injuries during a run: what to do after a fall An expert guide for runners faced with cuts, scrapes and grazes

Looks like an amazing day at our Alveston Leys Care Home in Stratford-upon-Avon! 💙

Can you get pregnant on your period? Do menstrual cycles sync? Dr Sam Wild, Clinical Lead for Women's Health and Bupa GP, shares five myths about menstruation and explores the reality behind each one.

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Five myths about menstruation Dr Sam Wild, Clinical Lead for Women's Health and Bupa GP, explores five myths about menstruation and the reality behind each one.

As the Easter holidays draw to a close, Dr. Rebecca Rohrer talks to The School Run about protecting your family from back to school bugs from recognising the symptoms to strengthening your families immune system.

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How to protect your family from back-to-school bugs After a break from school it's common for children pick up various sickness bugs soon after they return. Dr. Rebecca Rohrer, Medical Director at Bupa UK, provides crucial insights to assist in maintaining your family's health and preventing sickness.

When it comes to periods, it can be hard to know what’s typical and what’s not. Dr Sam Wild, Clinical Lead for Women's Health and Bupa GP, answers commonly asked questions about the menstrual cycle.

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The menstrual cycle - your questions answered Want to know more about the menstrual cycle? Dr Sam Wild, Clinical Lead for Women's Health and Bupa GP, answers commonly asked questions about the menstrual cycle.

Feelings of being excluded from society can impact many of the over 200,000 people living with stomas in the UK. Ignorance and a lack of suitable facilities create barriers that can stop them doing many of the things most of us take for granted. For day we joined Colostomy UK to campaign to Smash Social Exclusion for people living with stomas.

Find out more at https://www.colostomyuk.org/campaigns/smash-social-exclusion-stoma-aware-day-2023/

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Bupa is working with Breast Cancer Now to help raise awareness to the signs and symptoms of both primary and secondary breast cancer. Bupa is proud to dedicate this post to Patricia Swannell, the Aunt of Laura Bradford, who wrote the poem. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007, Patricia's subsequent secondary breast cancer took years to diagnose. As a result, and driven by a selfless passion and determination to make a difference to those who come after her, Patricia Swannell devoted the last precious year of her life to driving change for people affected by secondary breast cancer. With special thanks also to Jo Knight, recent star of our TV advert and breast cancer survivor, for voicing the important messages in the poem.

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This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are working with Breast Cancer Now to make people aware of the signs and symptoms of secondary breast cancer. Most breast cancers don’t come back after treatment, but sometimes it can return, so it’s important for you to know what signs and symptoms to look out for. Head over to Breast Cancer Now for more support.

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October 10th marks World Mental Health Day. We know that young people experience lots of physical and mental changes as they grow. The experiences they have during this time of development can also impact their future mental health and emotional skills.

Helping your child express how they feel can help them feel supported and can help you learn about any problems they’re experiencing sooner.

Here, we offer a fun activity you can do with young people to help start healthy conversations about their emotions and mental health.

How to speak to your child about their feelings (Activity) These Chatter Box Cards are designed to help you and your child have healthy conversations about mental wellbeing.

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness month. Whether you are directly affected by bowel cancer, or you just want to find out more, we have information that can help.
It’s one of the most common types of cancer in the UK; more than 40,000 people get bowel cancer each year.
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Bowel cancer | Health Information | Bupa UK Information about the symptoms of bowel cancer, such as blood in your poo, as well as the treatment options available. Find out more today.

April is recognised as National Stress Awareness Month. Stress is how you feel when you’re under emotional or mental pressure. A certain amount of stress can be positive because it can help you respond to situations. But too much stress, especially over a long period of time, can cause both mental and physical problems.

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Stress | Health Information | Bupa UK Stress can have a negative impact on your mental wellbeing and physical health, so learn how to manage your stress symptoms today with Bupa.