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The Retreats Clinics, based at The Tuke Centre in Green Dykes Lane, which is offering free therapy sessions (right) and Cat Adlam, the clinic’s head of services adult psychological therapies (left)

Charity offers free therapy sessions for people in York on means tested benefits

The government is proposing to change the way fit notes (sick notes) are issued

The government is proposing to change the way fit notes (sick notes) are issued

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What do YOU think of the government's plans to end Britain's 'sick note culture'?

£196,000 from Department of Health and Social Care will be spent on reducing smoking in York in 2024/2025

£196,000 from Department of Health and Social Care will be spent on reducing smoking in York in 2024/2025

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Smoking costs York economy £120 million a year, according to figures

Rebecca Moss and her husband Kris Moss. Pictures: SWNS

Rebecca Moss and her husband Kris Moss. Pictures: SWNS

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York woman, 27, who has twice battled cancer celebrates 1st wedding anniversary

Michael Mosley is renowned for his expert dietary advice and often shares his neat tips.

Michael Mosley is renowned for his expert dietary advice and often shares his neat tips.

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Michael Mosley shares take on how to get slim quickly in time for summer

Martha Bartle spent a week in an induced coma in ICU last year

Martha Bartle spent a week in an induced coma in ICU last year

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York girl, six, in near deadly asthma attack inspires inhaler business

Council bosses have once again committed to reducing the suicide and self-harm rate in York by 20 per cent

Council bosses have once again committed to reducing the suicide and self-harm rate in York by 20 per cent

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Council bosses commit to reducing suicide and self-harm rates in York

Skipping, running and dancing are among the 15 minute routines recommended for reducing our risk of cardiovascular disease.

Skipping, running and dancing are among the 15 minute routines recommended for reducing our risk of cardiovascular disease.

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How to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease in just 15 minutes

Rita Leaman likens recent setbacks to playing Snakes and Ladders

Rita Leaman likens recent setbacks to playing Snakes and Ladders

'It's like being at number 99 on a Snakes and Ladders game and sliding to two'

Photo of a woman looking anxious. Our columnist looks at how to break the cycle of negative thinking

Photo of a woman looking anxious. Our columnist looks at how to break the cycle of negative thinking

How to break out of a circle of negative thinking - wellbeing column

Joan enjoys a lamb

Joan enjoys a lamb

Lambs and Guinea Pigs visit care homes near York

People who led unhealthy lifestyles had a 78% increased chance of early death regardless of their genetic risk.

People who led unhealthy lifestyles had a 78% increased chance of early death regardless of their genetic risk.

The 'optimal' combination that could add 5 extra years to your life

A “great deal of work” is needed to reduce the number of deaths from drugs, alcohol and suicide in York, a council health boss warned

A “great deal of work” is needed to reduce the number of deaths from drugs, alcohol and suicide in York, a council health boss warned

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‘Great deal of work’ needed to reduce number of 'deaths of despair' in York

Harrogate Town AFC has embarked on a partnership with Wellspring Therapy & Training

Harrogate Town AFC has embarked on a partnership with Wellspring Therapy & Training

Partnership for North Yorkshire football club

Bev Simpson from Pocklington doing the Wold Walk for St Leonard’s Hospice

Bev Simpson from Pocklington doing the Wold Walk for St Leonard’s Hospice

Major York hospice in call to walkers to take part in Summer event

Sarah Moore, top right, is doing a charity skydive for Macmillan in honour of her friend Suzie Garner, bottom right, who has terminal cancer

Sarah Moore, top right, is doing a charity skydive for Macmillan in honour of her friend Suzie Garner, bottom right, who has terminal cancer

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York mum who has survived multiple strokes to skydive for friend with cancer

Even short bursts of activity such as stair climbing could cut the risk of premature death, the new findings stated.

Even short bursts of activity such as stair climbing could cut the risk of premature death, the new findings stated.

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Scientists share the daily activity that helps you live a longer life

Even short bursts of activity such as stair climbing could cut the risk of premature death, the new findings stated.

Even short bursts of activity such as stair climbing could cut the risk of premature death, the new findings stated.

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Scientists share the daily activity that helps you live a longer life

It's safe to take co-codamol with ibuprofen and aspirin, according to the National Health Service.

It's safe to take co-codamol with ibuprofen and aspirin, according to the National Health Service.

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Can you take co-codamol with paracetamol or with ibuprofen?

Taking up or learning a new hobby - like golf - can be good for mental health

Taking up or learning a new hobby - like golf - can be good for mental health

Beat stress - tips on how to find purpose and meaning in our lives

Health officials in York are to stop providing regular updates about Covid - four years after the virus hit the city

Health officials in York are to stop providing regular updates about Covid - four years after the virus hit the city

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'We've come a long way': Health bosses in York stop providing Covid updates

Gardening could reduce a person's risk of depression, anxiety and psychosis

Gardening could reduce a person's risk of depression, anxiety and psychosis

Popular summer pastime could 'cut' risk of depression by 23 per cent

A quarter of children aged between 12 and 17 in York have tried vaping. Picture: PA

A quarter of children aged between 12 and 17 in York have tried vaping. Picture: PA

Quarter of children aged between 12 and 17 in York have tried vaping

Lee Grabham of Brew York

Lee Grabham of Brew York

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York brews support for men's mental health

Volunteer York Hospital Radio stars, from l-r: left : June Snowden, Maria Bewers and James Gavigan

Volunteer York Hospital Radio stars, from l-r: left : June Snowden, Maria Bewers and James Gavigan

Three Hospital Radio volunteers rack up an amazing 150 YEARS of service between them

Stress can be a motivator but also bad for us - Martin Furber shows us how to find the sweet spot

Stress can be a motivator but also bad for us - Martin Furber shows us how to find the sweet spot

Coping with stress: how to find your 'stress sweet spot' and boost mental health

The NHS is broken, and has to change to survive, says Rachael Maskell. Picture: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

The NHS is broken, and has to change to survive, says Rachael Maskell. Picture: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Rachael Maskell

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'I love the NHS: but it's broken and has to change'

Menopause symptoms can last for months and even years, the NHS explains

Menopause symptoms can last for months and even years, the NHS explains

How long does the menopause last and how does it differ from the perimenopause?

Rafe Coleman-Chadwick, mum Clair Challenor-Chadwick and Harry Potter actress Miriam Margolyes

Rafe Coleman-Chadwick, mum Clair Challenor-Chadwick and Harry Potter actress Miriam Margolyes

'There still isn’t a day I don’t think about dad' - boy's London marathon bid

Ruth McAuley is still waiting to hear if her seven-year-old son has autism – two-and-a-half years after starting the process to get him diagnosed

Ruth McAuley is still waiting to hear if her seven-year-old son has autism – two-and-a-half years after starting the process to get him diagnosed

‘I feel very stressed’: Parents of autistic children in York reveal heartache

Hay fever can cause eyes to become inflamed and watery

Hay fever can cause eyes to become inflamed and watery

Eye expert suggests 5 tips to treat eye allergies as pollen count rises

Sadie Stephenson waving to supporters during the Manchester Marathon

Sadie Stephenson waving to supporters during the Manchester Marathon

'By some miracle I made it!' - mum's marathon mission for rare condition

The boss of a York hospice has joined calls for the government to provide more funding for the sector – and warned the latest rise falls “well short” of the increase in costs it faces

The boss of a York hospice has joined calls for the government to provide more funding for the sector – and warned the latest rise falls “well short” of the increase in costs it faces

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York hospice boss joins calls for more government funding as it faces £800k deficit

Here are the health benefits of sleeping naked

Here are the health benefits of sleeping naked

What are the health benefits of sleeping naked? (some may surprise you)

A UTI or Urinary Tract Infection affects your urinary tract as well as your bladder (cystitis), urethra (urethritis) or kidneys (kidney infection).

A UTI or Urinary Tract Infection affects your urinary tract as well as your bladder (cystitis), urethra (urethritis) or kidneys (kidney infection).

Everything to know about UTIs from causes, symptoms and how to get rid

Find out how someone can get meningitis - see what vaccines are available that could offer some protection

Find out how someone can get meningitis - see what vaccines are available that could offer some protection

What are the symptoms of meningitis and how do you catch the bacterial strain?

Scarborough Hospital Google Maps

Scarborough Hospital Google Maps

Changes to out-of-hours GP provision ‘not expected to impact’ Scarborough Hospital

Thousands of patients are waiting months for an autism diagnosis in North Yorkshire and the Humber, figures show

Thousands of patients are waiting months for an autism diagnosis in North Yorkshire and the Humber, figures show

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'Extreme concern' over big rise in patients waiting months for autism diagnosis

A York hospital trust has spent over £60,000 on tackling pests – including rats and cockroaches – since 2021, figures show

A York hospital trust has spent over £60,000 on tackling pests – including rats and cockroaches – since 2021, figures show

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York hospital trust spends £60k on tackling pests - including rats and cockroaches

I'm looking old and drained - fetch the make-up

England manager Gareth Southgate at Martin House in Boston Spa

England manager Gareth Southgate at Martin House in Boston Spa

Gareth Southgate

Gareth Southgate drops in to give backing to major appeal

The installation delighting staff at patients in the HDU

The installation delighting staff at patients in the HDU

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Patients light up at new installation at York Hospital

A generic photo of man stressed at work. Martin Furber looks at the causes of stress in this week's column

A generic photo of man stressed at work. Martin Furber looks at the causes of stress in this week's column

'You've got to find the sweet spot.' How much stress is 'just enough'?

Sadie Stephenson from Thirsk is raising funds for the Williams Syndrome Foundation after her daughter Florence was diagnosed with the rare conditio

Sadie Stephenson from Thirsk is raising funds for the Williams Syndrome Foundation after her daughter Florence was diagnosed with the rare conditio

'She's an extremely loving little girl' - mum's fight for awareness of rare condition

The Cass Review said children have been let down by a lack of research and evidence on the use of puberty blockers and hormones

The Cass Review said children have been let down by a lack of research and evidence on the use of puberty blockers and hormones

York researchers find children’s NHS gender care based on weak evidence

Julian Sturdy, MP for York Outer, at Clifton Park Hospital

Julian Sturdy, MP for York Outer, at Clifton Park Hospital

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MP hails private York hospital for helping to 'drive down' NHS waiting lists

The government has said it is 'aware of the threat from xylazine'

The government has said it is 'aware of the threat from xylazine'

What is tranq dope? Supplying the illegal drug could mean 14 years in prison

Leanne Fraser in her wheelchair, left, with her husband Jake Fraser and their son Henry, right, and inset, pop star Peter Andre. Main pictures: SWNS

Leanne Fraser in her wheelchair, left, with her husband Jake Fraser and their son Henry, right, and inset, pop star Peter Andre. Main pictures: SWNS

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Mum who lost her ability to talk can speak again - thanks to Peter Andre

Cafe Neuro York is doing vital work helping people with brain injuries

Cafe Neuro York is doing vital work helping people with brain injuries

'It's somewhere to go when the chips are down'- York group provides vital service

What are the health drawbacks to drinking coffee everyday?

What are the health drawbacks to drinking coffee everyday?

What are the health benefits of drinking a cup of coffee everyday?

Whitby Hospital. Google Maps

Whitby Hospital. Google Maps

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Silent cuts’: Trust confirms hospital’s out-of-hours GP will be based in Scarborough

Beth Hewson and her removed breast implant. Picture: SWNS

Beth Hewson and her removed breast implant. Picture: SWNS

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York mum forced to pay £11,000 for private surgery after breast implant ruptures

The NHS has become the NHL - National Health Lottery says our letter writer. Do you agree? Email your views to letters@thepress.co.uk. Photo from PA.

The NHS has become the NHL - National Health Lottery says our letter writer. Do you agree? Email your views to letters@thepress.co.uk. Photo from PA.

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'They are changing the NHS into the NHL or the National Health Lottery'

Consultants and junior doctors outside York Hospital on September 20, as both bodies jointly came out on strike

Consultants and junior doctors outside York Hospital on September 20, as both bodies jointly came out on strike

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No more consultant strikes at York Hospital as pay dispute with government ends

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