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Lynn Stephen
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MA (Hons)
Lynn joined Patient in 2023 and her role includes checking all the professional leaflets, patient information leaflets and medicine leaflets, to ensure consistency of spelling, grammar, reference material and brand style, working with the medical authors and clinical director to coordinate the authoring and peer reviewing of the leaflets.
Lynn also helps update our feature content and creates all of our email newsletters.
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From grunts to loud snorts, 1 in 4 of us are in the habit of snoring as we sleep. Snoring on its own is usually nothing to worry about, but for some people, it is the main symptom of obstructive sleep apnoea. This is a breathing condition connected to sleep that can have some serious consequences if it's left untreated.
There’s strong evidence to suggest that staying active helps us cope with stress - and as the cost of living continues to rise, so does the prevalence of burnout. Exercise and other techniques can help deal with signs of stress while you get to the root of the problem.
There are around 46,600 new bowel cancer cases in the UK every year - that's around 130 people every day. Bowel cancer is the 4th most common cancer in the UK, accounting for 12% of all new cancer cases according to Cancer Research UK. However, whilst the overall rates of bowel cancer are falling, the number of under 50s who have the condition is increasing. No matter your age, there are many things you can do to help reduce your chance of getting bowel cancer. Here, gastroenterologist and colon cancer specialist Dr Monique van Leerdam shares her advice.
If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you’ll probably understand that some foods can trigger your symptoms. Although there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to an IBS diet, some foods may be more likely to cause issues than others.
Most of us love the feeling of stretching first thing in the morning. However, chances are, you don't put much thought into what stretches you do. But did you know that there are specific stretches that will start your day off on the right note?
