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Yahoo Life UKAndrea McLean opens up about midlife ‘loneliness’: How to help someone struggling
The former Loose Women presenter says there is an 'insiduous loneliness' that creeps in at middle age
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Testicular cancer: Signs, symptoms and the best time to check for lumps
More than 2,000 men are diagnosed with testicular cancer every year in the UK.
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What a heatwave does to the body
The UK has just experienced its hottest June on record.
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Miscarriage: What happens and where to find support
Around one in four pregnancies end in miscarriage –?but the fact they're so common doesn't lessen the pain. Here's where to find support.
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How to freeze your eggs (and sperm) as 60% of under-35s are delaying having children
But while this is a great option, many can't afford it. Here's what we know about the egg freezing process and how much it is.
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How a woman can enjoy sex at any age as Jane Seymour talks intimacy
There's no age limit on enjoying intimacy – here's how to make the most of every life stage.
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Why do we kiss? And does it have any health benefits?
From helping keep your heart healthy to improving your oral health, there are many benefits to a good smooch.
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The foods that boost – and zap – libido
Lacking libido? Try out these expert-approved foods to tuck into –?or avoid – for a pick-me-up in the bedroom.
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Sex techniques used by real women to boost their erotic pleasure, according to study
Four specific sexual techniques 'work for most women' according to the study.
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Why do I keep getting colds – and how can I prevent them?
The common cold virus can survive on hard surfaces for up to 48 hours – here's how to stay germ-free this autumn and winter.
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Should you go vegan for your health?
Opting for a plant-based diet leaves some with a spring in their step, while others complain of feeling tired and run down.
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How does loneliness affect our health?
Loneliness can affect both our mental and physical health at the same time.
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Widower, 92, reveals how he overcame loneliness of losing wife after 55-year marriage
Dick, from Wirral in Merseyside, met his late spouse Joan on the bus in 1950.
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Can stress kill you?
Stress causes a surge in the hormone adrenaline, which raises blood pressure.
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How to spot if a cough is coronavirus or hay fever
Coronavirus and hay fever share some, not not all, symptoms.
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Vigorous daily exercise reduces calories burned during 'body maintenance', study suggests
Active people burn fewer calories while sleeping, according to scientists.
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How to check moles for signs of skin cancer
'Love Island' finalist Molly-Mae Hague had a cancerous blemish removed from her leg in 2020.
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Genetics influence our disease risk less with age – when lifestyle habits become more important
'Genetic factors are most important in determining whether you will get a disease early in life, while – as you age – other factors come to dominate risk'.
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Bats hold the key to healthy ageing, one scientist 'firmly believes'
The immortal Dracula also sucked blood.
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How to make a burger healthy (yes, you read that right!)
The summer must-have can be surprisingly nutritious.