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Everyone is talking about self-care at the moment - but exactly what is it?
Self-care and self-love are probably terms that we’ve heard before. But we might not know what they mean in practice. It can also be tricky to untangle self-care from self-love and to work out where one ends and the other begins.
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Cervical screening is a free health test available on the NHS as part of the national cervical screening programme. It helps prevent cervical cancer by checking for a virus called high-risk HPV and cervical cell changes. It is not a test for cancer.
An attractive and healthy smile is important when meeting people and making friends. And it can boost your confidence and help you feel good about yourself.
Testosterone is the main hormone responsible for the changes in boys.
Oestrogen and progesterone are the two main hormones responsible for the changes in girls.
My mum says it’s important to eat healthily and to exercise and to keep a healthy work/life balance so I don’t get stressed. I however find this very challenging as there never seems to be enough time in the day to get it all in. Can you please give me some tools to help me with managing my time better so that my life will be more balanced and I can live in a healthier way.
Self-care is incredibly important in helping manage and prevent depression.
Everyone is talking about self-care at the moment - but exactly what is it?
Basically, self-care is doing things to improve and preserve our mental and physical health. It’s learning how to look after ourselves, so we can live in the happiest and healthiest way.
This page covers some of the key signs and symptoms of cancer, including those which can be early signs. Not every person with cancer has symptoms. But spotting cancer early saves lives, so tell your doctor if you notice anything that isn’t normal for you.
