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Topics - Women 40-60

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Fabulous at 50

The age of 50 is an exciting time, whatever your situation. You have the benefit of life experience, and the confidence that comes with maturity and knowledge.

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'My life with Crohn's disease'

Since she was 18, Carrie Grant has had the potentially life-threatening bowel condition, Crohn's disease.

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Food and the menopause

During the menopause, making changes to your diet can help your body deal with the changes it goes through.

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Your health over 50

If you've just turned 50, you might not be worrying yet about your mobility or whether you'll always be able to stay in your own home. But when you do, there are services in your local area that can help you.

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Telecare services

Telecare covers any service that brings health or social care directly to a patient, generally in their homes. Telecare involves information and communication technology, including personal alarms and health-monitoring devices.

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Help after sexual assault

In the year 2007-08, police recorded 41,460 serious sexual offences in England and Wales. This includes rape, sexual assault and sexual activity with children. Many more offences are unreported.

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Miracle cure or scam?

Lose weight from your sofa! Regrow your hair! Build muscle faster than ever! Say goodbye to back ache!

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Help with footcare

Keeping active, seeing friends and getting about are some of the most important things you can do to help make sure you have a healthy, happy later life. To go on doing this you need healthy, pain-free feet.

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Know the symptoms of ovarian cancer

Cancer of the ovary affects around 7,000 women a year in the UK. Knowing the signs could help you seek advice early, when treatment is more likely to be effective. Here are the key messages.

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Nine types of drinkers

Researchers have identified nine types of heavy drinker. They are all at risk of liver damage and other alcohol-related illnesses.

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