Most women experience changes in their breasts caused by their monthly cycle, and during pregnancy, due to age and the times when they are breastfeeding. Here’s what’s likely to happen...

Body

Period poverty in the UK

It affects one in 10 young women in the UK alone. But what is period poverty and what are people doing to help?

Body

How to manage the menopause

The menopause is the time of life when a woman’s periods stop. It usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55, and the average age is 51 - Here are tips for tackling some of the unwanted symptoms.

Nutrition

7 super-healthy (and delicious) snacks

Reaching for a biscuit or a chocolate bar might be tempting, but to avoid the sugar rush, subsequent energy crash and future inches around your waistline, choose one of these delicious health-giving snacks devised by Benenden Hospital nutritionist and dynamic dietitian Katie Peck.

Nutrition

Why and how should I reduce the salt in my diet?

A diet that is high in salt can increase our blood pressure and could double the risk of heart failure. Find out how you can keep your intake at a healthy level...

Nutrition

7 surprising health benefits of curry powder

Aside from being a little flavour bomb, a good quality, fresh curry powder brings with it a surprising range of health benefits. Check out these 7 surprising health benefits of curry powder