Contents Issue 36


Contents Health and lifestyle


6 Not just a song and dance man One of Hollywood’s most highly paid actors, Australian- born Hugh Jackman has also had several brushes with non-melanoma skin cancer


8 Your guide to sun safety Wherever you find sunshine this summer, it’s important to keep your skin protected. Here are some of the things you should know


13 Hayfever – or something else? How to find out if your symptoms are caused by an allergy to pollen or another conditions, such as sinusitis or the common cold


16 Family fun Ideas to keep you and your loved ones active now that the weather’s improving


18 Living with diabetes: healthy eating Being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes doesn’t mean you have to avoid any specific types of foods – you just have to eat healthily


25 Frequently asked questions about hair loss We’ve answered some of the most common questions about losing your hair


26 Meat-free feast Easy-to-make vegetarian recipes that will tickle your taste buds


39 Healthy kids: back to basics Things all parents should know, including how many calories children should eat for their age and how active they should be


41 HIIT for beginners If you haven’t already tried high-intensity interval training, here’s a quick guide


44 Get your feet ready for summer If you’re hoping to dust off your summer sandals soon, here’s how to combat common foot problems such as corns, calluses and blisters


50 More common than you think Erectile dysfunction – or impotence – affects many men over the age of 40. Here’s what you should know about this common problem


04 All About health Regulars


22 Ask the pharmacist Pharmacist Neil Mistry of Hutchins Pharmacy in Loughton answers questions on asthma management


28 Health news News and views from the world of health, including how smoking just one cigarette a day can affect your health and wellbeing


32 What you need to know about first aid We answer common questions about what you should do if you were faced with a first aid situation


35 Are you sun smart? Think you know everything about sun protection? Try our quiz and find out


36 Family life Keep your family in good health with the latest health news – in this issue, how losing weight can make others around you healthier


42 Beauty bonus What’s happening in the beauty world including ways to deal with summer cold sores and the latest hair trends to look out for


46 Later life All the latest health and wellbeing news for the young at heart


48 Men's health news Keep up to date with health news for men. In this issue, is there a diabetes crisis in men in this country?


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