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CANCER. WHAT ARE YOUR CHANCES? 
by ISLA WHITCROFT, 1290 words
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One in three of us will contract cancer at some point. What risks are you facing and how can they be reduced?
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LASER EYE SURGERY ? A BEGINNER?S GUIDE
by ISLA WHITCROFT, 1336 words
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Sick of specs? Loathe your lenses? It may be time to think about the latest laser treatment to correct your vision. Before you book, though, be aware of what?s on offer
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>General Health
WE QUIT! THE TOP FIVE WAYS TO STOP SMOKING
by ISLA WHITCROFT, 1614 words
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This July, smoking will be banned in public places ? so there will never be a better time to quit. Here, five people reveal how they gave up...
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>Real-Life Stories
WHY DID DOCTORS HIDE THIS DAD?S ILLNESS FROM HIM FOR 11 YEARS?
by ISLA WHITCROFT, 1456 words
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Like most of us, Gary Dimmock, a 42-year old policeman, trusted his GP. But as he grew sicker, he became increasingly frustrated until he finally found out that his doctors had been keeping a painful secret from him.
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>General Health
10 THINGS TO DO BY 40?TO BE HEALTHY AT 80
by ISLA WHITCROFT, 1263 words
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We all dread turning 40, but there?s more to getting older than wrinkles and bad health. By taking control of your lifestyle now, you can stay in shape for years to come?
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YOU CAN RELIEVE THE PRESSURE
by ISLA WHITCROFT, 1047 words
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It is known as the silent killer and 16 million of us suffer from it. The Blood Pressure Association aims to change that
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>General Health
10 CHECKS YOU MUST HAVE IN 2007
by ISLA WHITCROFT, 1790 words
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From blood pressure to breast cancer, fertility to vision, we present the vital yet simple tests every reader should take this year?
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>General Health
THE SINUS SYNDROME
by ISLA WHITCROFT, 1413 words
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For one in five of us, cold weather always seems to bring the misery of sinus pain and problems. Here, we ask ear, nose and throat consultant Michael Wareing how to avoid this winter menace
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>General Health
TENSE, NERVOUS HEADACHE?
by ISLA WHITCROFT, 1325 words
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Whether it?s an irritating twinge or a full-blown migraine, we all suffer with headaches from time to time. Here we examine some common causes and some effective treatments
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>General Health
WHY YOUR GADGET IS GIVING YOU GRIEF!
by ISLA WHITCROFT, 1256 words
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From Blackberries, to iPods, Sat Nav systems and mobiles, the last five years has seen a huge explosion of cheap available technology. But are must-have modern gadgets just too dangerous to live with?
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