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Testicular cancer – self examination Jun 14, 2013: Testicular cancer is the most common cancer for men aged 15 to 49 in the UK. However, for the vast majority of men - around 95 per cent - testicular cancer is curable, and this rate is even higher when the cancer has been caught early. With this in mind, it is important that men to regularly check their testicles, so they can establish what's normal for them, therefore making it easier to spot changes as Dr Simon Chowdhury of London Bridge Hospital explains.

BOB fitness tips with Laura Williams Jun 6, 2013: Get fit with your buggy – Laura Williams gives some great exercise tips for women whose babies are nine months plus. No excuses, take time out in the park and watch the video as well. The BOB buggy from Britax makes the ideal workout accessory.

National Smile Month May 20, 2013: National Smile Month is run and organised by the British Dental Health Foundation, an independent charity dedicated to improving oral health by providing free and impartial dental advice. There's never been a better time to sort out dental issues and smile.

Get fit with blast fx DVD May 18, 2013: If the prospect of holidays has made you think of exercising into your summer clothes, fitness fx has a range of DVDs to get your body moving and kick start your fitness training. We took a look at blast fx.

Sun Awareness Week May 6, 2013: The British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) currently runs a national campaign around skin cancer called Sun Awareness, which includes national Sun Awareness Week in May. Here we publish their rules for checking any moles you have – important in the early detection of skin cancer.

Interview with Jayne Morris Apr 25, 2013: Anne Coates talks to Burnout Expert, Jayne Morris about how to cope with tiredness as a busy working parent. You can access the podcast here.

World Health Day Apr 7, 2013: World Health Day is celebrated on 7 April every year to mark the anniversary of the founding of WHO in 1948. Each year a theme is selected to highlight a priority area of public health concern. This year it it the need to prevent and control high blood pressure.

Power naps increase cognitive function by up to 40 per cent Mar 1, 2013: According to NHS Online Health Sector Life Coach Jayne Morris, napping enables your brain to clear thought clutter and boost creativity while research suggests a power nap can reduce stress and improve stamina.

Acupuncture Awareness Week Feb 26, 2013: Acupuncture has a well-documented success rate in treating pain and this week practitioners and patients who have benefitted are hoping to raise the awreness of the complementary therapy during Acupuncture Awareness Week.

Water Secrets by Anna Selby Feb 23, 2013: Anna Selby, author of Water Secrets The Simplest Way to Health and Beauty gives her top ten tips for using water to improve your health.

Strawberries and blueberries may cut heart attack risk in women Jan 16, 2013: Eating three or more servings of blueberries and strawberries per week may help women reduce their risk of a heart attack by one-third – according to research from the University of East Anglia in collaboration with the Harvard School of Public Health.

Boost your energy Jan 12, 2013: Oliver Gray, author of ENERGISE YOU, reveals the secret of high energy parents and and gives some top tips to give your health and energy a boost.

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