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Fear of the future: How do you manage it while living with a chronic illness?

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Could measles make a comeback in the UK? 🦠🤒

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Aspartame, a possible cancer risk: Should it be banned?

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How do you deal with digestive issues?

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Bird flu (H5N1): Should we be taking extra precautions? 🐔🐦‍⬛

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Minimalism and well-being: Own less, live more?

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Melatonin: Can you boost it naturally for better sleep?

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Blue light glasses: Have you tried them? 👓💻

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Should the WHO remain a key player in global health?

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Loss of libido or sexual desire due to chronic illness: How do you cope?

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Pilates and chronic illness: Can it help?

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How do you spend your spoons? Let's budget our energy for self care. 🥄

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Quitting smoking: What's your experience with tobacco? 🚭

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How can you protect yourself from food poisoning?

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Ultra-processed foods: Have you tried limiting them in your diet?

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Spicing up health: What spices do you use for wellness? 🫚

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Coping with tough days: What’s your go-to comfort? 🛋️☕

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Public transport and accessibility: Are we doing enough? 🚉♿

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Healthy eating on a budget: Mission impossible? 🛒🥗

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Chronic illness and the workplace: Rights or reality?

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