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Sun safety advice
Advice for adults and children on sun protection, including: sunscreen clothing eczema sunburn moles What sun protection factor (SPF) should I use? Sunscreen is not an alternative to covering up with suitable clothing and seeking shade, but it does offer additional protection if applied correctly.…Travelling with cancer
Travelling with a long-term condition such as cancer isn't straightforward, but many difficulties can be avoided with good planning. Discuss your travel plans with your doctor to assess whether you're fit to travel. Different types of cancer have different treatments and often require you to take specific…Skin-lightening risks
Non-prescription creams that claim to bleach or lighten your skin can be harmful. A survey carried out by the British Skin Foundation found 16% of dermatologists believe lightening creams are completely unsafe, and 80% feel they are only safe when prescribed by a dermatologist. Illegal…Cosmetic surgery: is it right for you?
Having cosmetic surgery, such as breast implants or rhinoplasty (nose job), is a big decision. Consultant psychologist Eileen Bradbury suggests the 10 questions to ask yourself before deciding whether you want it. Bradbury specialises in the psychology of appearance, and has worked for 20 years with people who are considering…Legal highs
Find out about the health risks of legal highs and when to seek medical help. Legal highs are substances that have similar effects to illegal drugs like cocaine or cannabis. They are sometimes called club drugs or new psychoactive substances (NPS). Many of these drugs are…'We made healthy eating fun for the kids'
With the demands of running a family of five, finding ways to save money on food was not high on Rachel Mostyn's to-do list. Between feeding three hungry little mouths, the school run, household chores and her freelance work, Rachel had enough on her plate. From…'We adopted after IVF'
After unsuccessfully attempting IVF, Andrew McDougall and his wife adopted their two-year-old son in January 2013. Here Andrew describes their adoption journey to date and shares his tips for other new adopters. "When my wife and I discovered that we would struggle to have our…'My learning disability'
Sinead Dobbin, 25 when interviewed, is a charity worker from Trafford. She goes to college and likes swimming, shopping and meeting her friends. Here she talks about life with a learning disability. "I work as an office assistant for United Response [a charity supporting people with learning disabilities].…'My children teach me the art of patience'
Deborah French has four children, two of whom have special educational needs. In this interview, she explains how she supports them day to day and describes the help she receives from others. Henry, 10, has ASD Deborah's son Henry is 10 years old and has autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Henry's…