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One-third of Britons think flu is just a bad cold, but each year many people have serious health complications following flu. Find out how colds and flu differ.

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They are a vital part of a healthy balanced diet. We reveal the ones you’re most likely to be short of – and the best food sources to choose.

Stress can make you feel as if you cannot cope and that everything is overwhelming you. Signs can vary from person to person and they are often easier to recognise in someone else.

Mention private hospitals to most people and it’s likely you’ll conjure up images of enjoying a sunny room all to yourself, smiling nurses in pristine uniforms, flat screen TV on the wall and great food.

When it comes to health, men are notoriously backwards about coming forward. Which is why we’ve highlighted the symptoms you should never ignore. 

While it’s easy to pop a pill, have you ever thought what effect painkillers have on your body?

Making small lifestyle changes can make a big difference to your health

Mention private hospitals to most people and it’s likely you’ll conjure up images of enjoying a sunny room all to yourself, smiling nurses in pristine uniforms, flat screen TV on the wall and great food.