The inside track
Every week a health expert shares their tips
The inside track . . . shoe fitting
If you wear shoes that are comfortable and fit well, you'll be well on the way to helping prevent osteoarthritis
The inside track . . . on negative thoughts
It can be hard to break out of a vicious cycle of negativity - but here are some tips
The inside track on osteopathy
Could this alternative therapy have a major impact on asthma?
The inside track… on eating carbs
High-protein diets are all the rage, but the human body still needs carbohydrates
The inside track ... on paddling
Wear flip-flops in the sea if you want to avoid an excruciating encounter with the poisonous weever fish
The inside track . . . on teeth whitening
Teeth whitening is harmless – as long as the procedure is carried out by a dentist using the correct method
The inside track ... on detecting cancer
It is very difficult to catch cancer at an early stage - GPs must listen carefully to patients
The inside track on head lice
Washing hair or tying it back makes no difference. Lice are after blood . . . and they are not fussy
The inside track on hay fever
Three ways to conquer summer symptoms
The inside track: Sunscreen overuse
A little bit of sun exposure is good for us – both for our state of mind and for our skin's health
The inside track . . . macular disease
Eating lots of green, leafy vegetables like kale and spinach may help protect your macula
The inside track . . . on wearing leggings
Leggings keep you in shape when they are on, but they can make your muscles lazy
The inside track . . . on keeping moving
In many cases of injury it can be a mistake to rest for too long
The inside track . . . on suppositories
The medical use of suppositories may raise an eyebrow but quizzical looks aside it remains a valuable treatment
The inside track . . . eating cheese can help your teeth
Why eating cheese after dinner is good for your teeth
Inside track . . . Jon Roberts on setting goals
Personal trainer Jon Roberts tells how to stay on track with your fitness goals
The inside track . . . Coping with anxiety
Chartered psychologist Dr Dominic Micklewright advises on strategies for dealing with anxiety
The inside track . . . High blood pressure
Everybody over 40 should have their blood pressure checked once a year
The inside track: hard beds
We think beds last for ever, but your bed's structure tends to deteriorate in quality by about 75% within eight years, causing sleep disruption
