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Back pain affects pretty well everyone at some stage or another, and many people turn to painkillers as the first line of treatment. But is time the greatest healer?
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Ticking off another World Marathon Major in Tokyo - just your standard long run then. Whether its pre-race tomatoes or post-race beers, or even the bit in between, I want to hear all about your weekend exploits
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The differences between men and women is all the work of one hormone, right? Totally wrong, says Cordelia Fine
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It can be dangerous – I’ve fractured an elbow, my ankle and both wrists (twice). I used to skate with my cast on
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Haemin Sunim says a happy relationship and contented children are within reach for us all – if we could just slow down and pay attention to each other
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Letters: Buying the 10 items one needs to eat every day would be expensive as well as a logistical nightmare
running & biking
health news
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The plan, which is supported by the Royal College of Midwives, is part of a wider drive to discourage cigarettes at hospitals
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A study from a team of US researchers suggests that a combination of genital stimulation, deep kissing and oral sex is the “golden trio” for women when it comes to increasing their likelihood of reaching orgasm with a sexual partner
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health dilemmas
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Although advice suggested people should take supplements during winter, unless you are seriously deficient, the chance of it stopping you catching a cold is minimal
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A new study says that up to six hours a day is perfectly normal, and unlikely to do any harm – as long as your child is doing fine at school and getting enough exercise
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advice
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Private livesPrivate livesI’ve never got over the hurt caused by my mother-in-lawTwelve years ago, my father-in-law gave me his special necklace, but when he died his wife demanded it back. Now my sister-in-law is wearing it and I feel so upset
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Dr Dillner’s dilemmasDr Dillner’s dilemmasShould I take vitamin D every day?Although advice suggested people should take supplements during winter, unless you are seriously deficient, the chance of it stopping you catching a cold is minimal
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Dear MariellaDear MariellaMy grandmother is lying to concoct a fantasy love lifeA woman in her 70s appears to be leading a mystery double life. Mariella Frostrup advises her grandchild that she’s not really doing any harm
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Sexual healingSexual healingMy partner blames his erection problems on my weightWe have been together for 20 years and I have always been on the large side, but when my partner revealed why he has a problem, I lost a lot of weight. So why is the problem still there?
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Problem solvedProblem solvedI want children – but my fears for the future of the planet fill me with doubtI am profoundly worried about climate change, resource scarcity and populism – but can’t shake the yearning I have when I look at my sister’s children
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Ask AlysAsk AlysAsk Alys Fowler: I want to get rid of concrete slabs and create a gardenOur gardening expert has some excellent advice
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Dear JeremyDear JeremyI'm starting a new job, but will need to take time off soon for therapyI fear there is a stigma around mental health issues, so how should I broach the subject with my employer?
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