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Psoriasis - coping with the diagnosis

I have recently been diagnosed with psoriasis and am waiting to see a consultant dermatologist. How did I get it and what's in store for me treatment wise?

Purple thread veins

I have purple broken thread veins on my thighs. Is there anything I can do to get rid of them?

Recovering from post-viral fatigue

Looking at remedies to help post viral fatigue, from anti-doressants, St John's Wort and oethr alterantive therapies.

Respite from restless legs

We look at the causes and symptoms behind restless legs and possible remedies and therapies.

Restless legs disrupt sleep

Find out what could be causing restless legs?

Rheumatoid support

You have just been diagnosed with arthritis. Where do you go to get information and support?

Screening for high cholesterol

Screening for high cholesterol

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) explained

Four times more women are affected by SAD than men, so if the winter months leave you feeling sad and sleepy, you could well be a sufferer. Dr Sarah Brewer advises

Sex: a risky business

Everyone knows sex without a condom can be risky, but when you're in the throes of passion it's easy to get carried away. You may not want to ruin the moment or maybe you're just too shy to suggest it. Whatever your reasons, is it really worth risking it?

Shingles - what to do

What to do if you catch the shingles virus as an adult