The symptoms of menopause can be hard to get grips with. One minute you’re having a hot flush, the next your body is stone cold and overrun with aches and pains. It’s no wonder so many women start to feel depressed when the menopause hits. But according to new research, a simple stretch before bedtime …

As with all mental illnesses, depression isn’t an easy-to-define condition, and there are lots of variations. We might describe ourselves conversationally as feeling ‘depressed’ if we’re a bit down, but medical depression is a formal term that covers a variety of depressive conditions – some very common and some relatively rare. Labels aren’t always necessary, …

If you’re worried about your risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, then it might be worth switching up your breakfast routine because a new study suggests that eating fibre-rich muesli every day could help… Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints, with symptoms usually affecting the hands, feet …

IT CAN be unpleasant, it involves the bowels – typically a part of the body we dismiss and certainly NOT something we talk about. But, the reality is you must listen to your insides, for being in tune with your intestines could save your life. What is bowel cancer? Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal …

YOU’VE set yourself a resolution to start getting fit and so far you’re doing well. But there are a few diet tips out there that could trip you up in your quest for a slimmer waistline – and actually make you FATTER. Dieting can be quite overwhelming, especially as everyone has their own opinions on …