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  1. Benefits of love and sex

    Besides a heart full of love and a big smile, romance can bring some positive health benefits. Some scientific studies suggest that a loving relationship, physical touch and sex can bring health benefits. Sex is good for your heart Anything that exercises your heart is…
  2. What to pack

    Be prepared for your festival weekend. Only take what you can afford to lose as there's no way to make a tent secure. Glass objects are usually banned at festivals. Paperwork: festival ticket money and cashcard (keep these on you at all times) personal identification travel tickets details of who…
  3. Crowd surfing: is it safe?

    Crowd surfing has become increasingly popular at music festivals, but it can cause serious injury. For some people, crowd surfing, moshing and stage diving are part of the culture of the music scene and they accept the risks. For others, it's dangerous and antisocial, and it…
  4. A guide for disabled festival-goers

    Many of the UK's big music festivals provide facilities and staff to assist disabled people. These include accessible toilets and campsites, parking for disabled customers, viewing platforms and welfare support. Planning ahead is the key to staying safe and healthy during your festival, says Suzanne Bull, chief…
  5. Are you at risk of falling?

    Take this simple test to work out if you need to discuss your risk of falls with your GP. This self-assessment is based on the Falls Risk Assessment Tool (FRAT) used by healthcare professionals to help identify at risk patients aged 65 and over. The…
  6. Which painkiller?

    The type of medicines that you need to treat your pain depend on what type of pain you have. For pain associated with inflammation, such as back pain or headaches, paracetamol and anti-inflammatory painkillers work best. If the pain is caused by sensitive or damaged nerves, as is the case…
  7. Exercise as you get older

    Physical activity and exercise can help you stay healthy, energetic and independent as you get older. Many adults aged 65 and over spend, on average, 10 hours or more each day sitting or lying down, making them the most sedentary age group. They're paying a…
  8. Gym-free exercises

    Try these cheap and fun gym-free activities to improve your health and fitness. Getting health benefits from physical activity is easier than you think, and it doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. Doing at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity…
  9. Fish pie

    You can use any kind of white fish, such as cod or haddock, and even add an oily fish like salmon, to make this tasty fish pie. Salmon is a good source of omega 3 fatty acids. Aim for at least 2 portions of 140g of fish a…
  10. Citrus chicken

    A zesty dish, not to be confused with our lemon chicken recipe. Try serving this with brown rice and some green beans. Serves: 2 Time: 45 minutes Ingredients 1 tsp sunflower oil ½ onion, finely chopped 1 chicken breast 1 dessert spoon wholemeal flour ½ red pepper, sliced…
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