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La perimenopausa significa 'intorno alla menopausa'. È il periodo in cui il tuo corpo inizia a muoversi verso la menopausa, che è quando le mestruazioni si fermano. Durante la perimenopausa, i livelli ormonali salgono e scendono, il che può rendere le mestruazioni più irregolari. Esaminiamo perché questo accade - e cosa puoi aspettarti dal tuo ciclo mestruale durante la perimenopausa.
Is it too early to start taking hay fever tablets? Experts reveal that these work best when started ahead of hay fever season - before the symptoms irritate 1 in 5 of us in spring and summer. Hay fever tablets are a popular fast-acting treatment option for immediate relief. We explore how they can also be used as a preventative measure before the weather warms, the flowers bloom, and hay fever season kicks in.
La maggior parte di noi conosce l'importanza di prendersi cura dei propri denti. Lavarsi i denti due volte al giorno, usare il filo interdentale e mantenere una buona igiene dentale possono aiutare a mantenere il nostro sorriso fresco, con poca necessità di costosi interventi dentistici. Ma sapevi che i problemi dentali possono anche indicare problemi nel resto del corpo?
As we battle through the final stretches of winter, many of us are eyeing our coats and scarves with disdain and fantasising about sunnier days to come. This applies doubly so to people with eczema - many of whom find their symptoms peak in winter and recede with the onset of spring.
Pancake Day is upon us - are you dreaming of hearty, thick and fluffy American stacks? Or is delicate, light and French more your style? No matter your preference, there's no need to miss out if you have fitness goals to keep or health conditions to manage. You'll flip over these five tasty and healthy pancake recipes.
