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Practical health articles from a UK pharmacist. Remove harm before adding benefit, because everyone is different.
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Nourish and restore
Low B12 and memory loss in older relatives: ask the GP
Forgetfulness and confusion in an older relative aren't always just age. Why a simple B12 blood test is worth asking the GP about, and what to take along.
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Remove the hidden harm
Can supplements interact with your medication? Check first
Natural doesn't mean it can't interact. A pharmacist's ten-minute cupboard check before you add any supplement, and the questions worth asking.
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Move and energise
Morning sunlight in winter: how to reset your body clock
Dark winter mornings throw your body clock out. Why morning sunlight before your phone matters, how long you need, and how to get it in a UK winter.
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Nourish and restore
How often should you eat fermented foods for gut health?
Your gut microbes respond to food within a day or two, and drift back just as fast. Why little and often works best with fermented foods, and how to start.
