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Plain, practical health information, with links to the official sources behind it.

Everyday health basics

Everyday health basics

How much exercise do adults need?

The weekly activity guidelines explained, and how to tell moderate from vigorous.

 Everyday health basics

How much sleep do you need?

Recommended sleep by age, and simple habits for sleeping better.

 Everyday health basics

Does mushroom coffee actually work?

What's in it, what the evidence says, and who should check with a doctor first.

 Everyday health basics

Should you stretch before jogging?

How to warm up before a run, and why longer stretches are best saved for afterwards.

Mental wellbeing

Mental wellbeing

Simple ways to cope with stress

Common signs of stress, practical things that help, and where to get support.

Common symptoms

Common symptoms

Dehydration: signs and what to do

How to spot dehydration, what helps, and the warning signs that need urgent help.

When to see a doctor

When to see a doctor

Signs of a stroke: act F.A.S.T.

How to spot a stroke and why you should call an ambulance straight away.