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Keeping a Watch on the health of others

osh Haskin, Anita Dunning and June Hutt at a HealthWatchers training session

3:33pm Monday 21st May 2012

HOW would you like to help someone give up smoking, lose a few extra pounds or get out and do a bit of exercise?

vr2.org.uk

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Stress-related insomnia - a waking nightmare

3:36pm Monday 21st May 2012

Racked by anxiety and worry about personal problems, actress Claire King increasingly found sleep impossible and in desperation eventually turned to sleeping pills to help solve her problem.

Take steps towards your healthy future

8:31am Monday 14th May 2012

WE learn a variety of things throughout our life from how to manage our money, cook, garden or dance, but how to age well may not be on that list.

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National Baby Massage Week

8:30am Monday 14th May 2012

In National Baby Massage Week Richard Catton discovers how the technique can bring benefits to you and your infant.

iaimbabymassage.co.uk

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‘Unborn babies can die from this’

11:16am Monday 7th May 2012

PREGNANCY can bring with it all sorts of strange new challenges for the body. Apart from the obvious expanding tummy, there are the strange cravings, the swollen ankles, the uncomfortable nights and, of course, the morning sickness.

helpher.org

Something to smile about for dental patients

9:26am Monday 7th May 2012

THOUSANDS of people have finally been able to register with an NHS dentist in York or North Yorkshire – and health bosses say thousands more places remain.

Where you live in York can determine health and wellbeing

9:27am Friday 4th May 2012

PEOPLE living in poorer areas of York have a lower life expectancy and poorer health than those in more well-off wards, according to a major report on the city’s wellbeing.

Milk help on hand for new mothers

8:40am Wednesday 2nd May 2012

NEW mums are to be given advice on how to correctly prepare and use formula milk in a new Infant Feeding Room at York Hospital.

Blood donors urged to help boost summer stocks

8:33am Tuesday 1st May 2012

AN URGENT plea has gone out to blood donors to help boost stocks this summer as the country gears up for the Olympics and other high-profile events.

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Keep fit with Lindy

11:24am Monday 30th April 2012

Dancing is one of the best ways to keep fit. Elena Cresci takes steps to get her heart pumping.

purelindy.com

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Free training sessions for Race For Life entrants

11:20am Monday 30th April 2012

THINKING of taking part in this year’s Cancer Research UK Race For Life?

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Charity's bid to ban cigarette branding

8:08am Monday 30th April 2012

A HARD-HITTING campaign to protect the region’s children from the lure of cigarettes has been launched by a national charity.

theanswerisplain.org

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Action needed over rise in diabetes

9:03am Friday 27th April 2012

DIRE warnings from health economists in York on the rising cost to the NHS of diabetes care show a need for “urgent action”.

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Relief as blind fund cut is reversed

7:54am Wednesday 25th April 2012

HEALTH chiefs have been praised for reversing their decision to cut funding for a York group which supports blind people.

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New service to keep on top of diabetes

11:20am Monday 23rd April 2012

CARE and treatment for those living with diabetes has come a long way since the breakthrough of insulin treatment in 1921.

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‘Alternative’ treatment for neck pain

11:17am Monday 23rd April 2012

PEOPLE with chronic neck pain in the York are being offered the chance to take part in a major clinical trial into the effectiveness of Alexander Technique lessons and acupuncture sessions.