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How worried should we be about the new FLiRT and LB.1 Covid variants?
Festival season has created the perfect breeding ground for new Covid variants, say health experts. Many of us know a friend or family...


6 easy ways to nudge yourself closer to a net zero lifestyle
It all boils down to more conscious choices about how you spend your money. There are various ways we can try to help the planet,...


Relax and unwind at Vale Spa
Wales’s largest Spa is reintroducing two of its most popular spa packages; Sunday Spa & Lunch and Twilight Spa & Dine. Voted Best Resort...


5 ways to feel beach body ready – exactly as you are
Psychologists share simple ways to feel more confident, because every body is a beach body. By Camilla Foster. Blue skies, beaches and...


Changing The Game; Revolutionary Partnership Agreed Between Welsh Rugby Players Association, Healix and Nuffield Health
The Welsh Rugby Players Association (WRPA) is delighted to announce the launch of their partnership with Healix Health and the UK's...


8 things all men should do for their health today
To mark Men’s Health Week (June 10-16) men’s health experts and a GP tell Lisa Salmon what action men should take to protect their...


What do energy drinks do to your body, as doctors warn they could trigger a life-threatening condition?
Researchers recommend consuming these caffeinated beverages in moderation after their most recent study. Sugary caffeinated beverages are...


Nuffield Health Cardiff and Vale Hospitals celebrate 14 years
Patients opting to have their orthopaedic surgery privately can select both their consultant and the preferred date of their operation....


How to cut your risk of diabetes – as research reveals 39% rise in under 40s
How to stop ‘the silent killer’ before even more young people are diagnosed. Diabetes is on the rise, with new research revealing those...


How to eat 30 plants a week, according to Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall (and why it’s easier than it sounds)
The River Cottage and TV chef talks to Lauren Taylor about increasing diversity in our diets – and why he’s eating more plants than ever...


5 sportswear trends to get moving in this summer
Whether it’s rust hues or tenniscore, there are plenty of trendy new ways to wear athleisure. Our activewear goes through a lot. From...


Football legend Rio Ferdinand: We need to teach kids it’s OK to feel sad sometimes
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, the father-of-five wants to help parents open up conversations with their children about how...

The Traitors star Harry Clark: I was in mental health hole and didn’t know where to turn
The army veteran and champion of the hit BBC reality show talks to Lauren Taylor about public criticism and facing emotions head on....


Should you take a break from social media to look after your mental health?
The unspoken rules of social media can be challenging to keep up with. People never regret taking social media breaks. Celebrities...


Tuberculosis is on the rise in the UK – what is it and is it serious?
While still rare in the UK, cases have been increasing. A new blood test that could identify millions of people who unknowingly spread...


Kate’s cancer diagnosis: How to support a partner with cancer
The Princess of Wales has spoken about how her husband has helped throughout her diagnosis. The Princess of Wales has revealed she has...


Keen to take up climbing? Top UK climber Shauna Coxsey on the ‘mind-blowing’ growth of the sport
With the Paris Olympics set to shine even greater light on the sport, Abi Jackson talks to Shauna Coxsey, one of the UK’s most successful...


Can playing Wordle boost your brain?
As the 1,000th Wordle goes live, experts explains the surprising benefits the daily word game has to offer. By Abi Jackson. Wordle took...


How to pollen-proof your home with allergy season in full swing
Sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes? It must be pesky pollen season, says Sam Wylie-Harris. While some of us welcome beautiful buds on...


Michael McIntyre has kidney stones op: What are kidney stones and how serious are they?
As the comedian cancels shows due to the condition, a doctor explains how kidney stones form and what they mean. By Lisa Salmon. Michael...
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