Woman's Weekly Living Series

As someone who loves a good walk with the dog, I was really interested to read the tips on p24 about turning your stroll into a work out. That’s the beauty of improving your health – you don’t have to make big changes, just a few tweaks, to boost you

We like the gentle yoga to be found on the free YouTube channel of Adriene Mischler. There’s a range of videos for different abilities – even some that can be done from a chair – to help with strength and flexibility. ✣ yogawithadriene.com ■

A US study found that probiotics – the friendly bacteria found in live yoghurt – may ease the symptoms of hay fever by influencing the activity of the body’s white blood cells involved in the immune system. Research has shown how Lactobacillus probio

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Q MY GRANDSON GETS LOPERAMIDE FROM THE PHARMACY FOR DIARRHOEA. IS IT SAFE? ALoperamide is an over-the-counter drug bought to treat short-term diarrhoea such as travellers’ diarrhoea. At recommended doses, it acts on receptors in the gut to control d

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Nichole McIntosh, 47, is assistant director of nursing at North Middlesex University Hospital, London, and on a clinical quality secondment to a Clinical Commissioning Group. She lives in East London with husband Melbourne and children Tyrese, 15, an

1 You will see a neurologist or neurosurgeon, who will then examine you for localising signs of how the tumour may be affecting your nervous system. 2 Scans such as CTs (using X-rays) or MRIs (using magnetic fields) give a 3D picture of the brain to

1 Chew sugar-free gum for 10 minutes. It helps remove 100 million bacteria from the mouth – as effective as flossing, according to researchers from the University of Groningen, in the Netherlands. Don’t chew any longer, because after that the gum bec

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1 Up to five cysts in a kidney is normal, without knowing you have them, showing up as incidental findings on scans for other reasons. 2 There are many variations in cyst patterns and, for most, simple regular check-ups to monitor kidney function and

Getting out to the coast is a great way to boost your health. Research has shown that the sea air , sound of the waves and seascape (view of the sea and sky) improves our mental health. Here’s our pick of six of the best British breaks… Pevensey Ba

1 Vitamin E creams can be used but there’s no medical evidence for them. Moisturisers will soften the scar, and sunscreen is vital to prevent sensitivity. 2 Camouflage make-up for facial scars is available from pharmacies or beauticians. Or go online

Create impact with plants in bold colour blocks or lines – this can also help people with sight problems to navigate the space more easily. Think about how colour affects the senses – vivid reds, yellows and oranges bring warmth and excitement, while

It’s no secret that a bit of artificial colour does wonders for the appearance of your legs. They tend to be one of the last areas to get a summer glow, so give them a head start with one of these easy to use options. Your foolproof option, apply i

A sense of touch is often neglected in gardens, but it can be fun – think of stroking the velvety leaves of lambs’ ears or ‘popping’ a snapdragon. Tree bark also adds a tactile element – for instance, the paperbark maple (Acer griseum) has a rough pe

1 Maintaining general health, keeping active with core strength exercises and localised exercises will help deal with symptoms and staying independent. 2 Mobility and strength will gradually decline and it’s best to prepare for this, so consider acco