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London 2012: be inspired

Get into the Olympic spirit and kickstart your active lifestyle with this guide to taking up sport and exercise.

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Boost your health at work

Tips on RSI, back pain, exercise, healthy eating and dealing with stress. 

'I've had cosmetic surgery 10 times'

A woman in her 60s talks about her experiences of cosmetic surgery.

Prevent high blood pressure

High blood pressure has no symptoms but it can be devastating.

Exercise and fitness

Give your activity levels a boost with exercise and fitness ideas for everyone.

'I used to hit my husband'

How an anger management course helped one woman to control her temper.

Getting started guides

Get moving with our quick guides to making exercise fun and safe for beginners.

Find an NHS dentist

How to find a local NHS dentist by phone, online or by text.

Epilepsy and pregnancy

How medication and seizures can affect the unborn baby.

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Healthy eating

Information on how to achieve a balanced diet, tips to help you get your 5 A DAY and advice for vegetarians.

Stop smoking

Help with quitting, including what your GP can do, local services and nicotine replacement therapies.

Pregnancy

All you need to know about pregnancy, giving birth and looking after a newborn baby.

Drinking and alcohol

Calculate your units, read about the health risks of drinking too much and find out where you can go to get help.

Good sex

How to have a fulfilling sex life, including sex tips, and talking to your partner.

Lose weight

Get advice on diet and exercise to help you achieve a healthy weight.

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