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  1. Cereals and wholegrain foods

    Common cereal foods include bread, breakfast cereals and pasta.

  2. Dietary fibre

    A diet high in fibre keeps the digestive system healthy.

  3. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

    Most menstruating women have some form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

  4. Soybeans and soy foods

    Soybeans and soy foods may reduce the risk of a range of health problems, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, coronary heart disease and some cancers, as well as improving bone health.

  5. Diet and heart disease risk

    A diet low in saturated fats and high in fibre and plant food can substantially reduce your risk of developing heart disease.

  6. Exercise and mental health

    Research shows that people who exercise regularly have better mental health and emotional wellbeing, and lower rates of mental illness.

  7. Cancer - exercise to help you cope

    People with cancer should be as physically active as their abilities and condition allow.

  8. Pressure sores

    Pressure sores can be difficult to treat and may lead to serious complications.

  9. Skin cancer - tanning

    A suntan is a sign of skin damage ? there is no such thing as a 'safe' tan.

  10. Period pain – dysmenorrhoea

    Women of any age can experience painful periods and some women find periods are no longer painful after pregnancy and childbirth.

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