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Dr Rhianna McClymont, Lead GP at Livi, explains what causes ... Read more
Hay fever is a very common condition, affecting at least a q... Read more
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More than a quarter of people experience problems with menta... Read more
From less time socialising to feelings of unpredictability, ... Read more
How does immunisation work and what is herd immunity? Dr Ann... Read more
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From constipation to mucus or blood in poo, your bowel habit... Read more
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The roadmap out of lockdown is fully underway, and gyms in E... Read more
Symptoms of thyroid problems can be vague and confusing – he... Read more
A nearly constant need to pee – known as ‘urinary frequency’... Read more
Since some European countries paused use of the AstraZeneca ... Read more
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Thanks to the extraordinary efforts of the global scientific... Read more
Over 80% of people will experience back pain at some point i... Read more
Iron deficiency is very common, but many people have symptom... Read more
Are you worried about what it means to get pregnant after 35... Read more
As awareness of ADHD is improving, more and more people are ... Read more
It may be tempting to dismiss health symptoms that seem mino... Read more
Your cholesterol measurement is a key indicator of your hear... Read more
To live our healthiest lives, we should aim to get as many v... Read more
Erectile dysfunction is common and it can be embarrassing at... Read more
Angry feelings are natural, but learning to manage them can ... Read more
Whether you’re seeing yellow or brown discharge or there’s a... Read more
Female abdominal pain can be caused by several different con... Read more
Sleep is essential to a strong immune system, stable mood, w... Read more
Whether you’re having sex for intimacy and pleasure or just ... Read more
Your breath is a simple tool you have anytime to help feelin... Read more
Whether it’s a mild, dull ache or a throbbing pain, most hea... Read more
There are many reasons your period might change — from your ... Read more
It’s common to lose your sex drive at some points in your li... Read more
Boundaries, communication… we all know the foundations for a... Read more
If you get itchy skin, red patches or eczema flare-ups in th... Read more
During winter, it’s normal to be more anxious about your chi... Read more
Healthy eating is essential to longevity and wellbeing. But ... Read more
Dr Annette Alaeus, Livi’s infectious diseases expert, has ad... Read more
The news on Covid variants has left many of us confused abou... Read more
As the pandemic continues, so does its impact on our mental ... Read more
Most GPs would agree that prevention is better than cure. Do... Read more
If your arthritis joint pain feels worse in the colder month... Read more
As we start a new year, there’s hope on the horizon in the f... Read more
Nightmares in children are common around the ages of 3-6. If... Read more
If the pandemic or winter’s dark days have affected your moo... Read more
With many of us spending more time at home, there might be m... Read more
If pandemic stress has left you feeling unmotivated, you may... Read more
Excess fat around your middle can raise your risk of type 2 ... Read more
New evidence highlights a possible link between diet, weight... Read more
It’s the season for eating, and that can come with feelings ... Read more
Do antibiotics make a cold go away faster? Can we build resi... Read more
It’s normal to be feeling lonely as the dark days of winter ... Read more
We answer some common questions about the Pfizer/BioNTech va... Read more
The stress of Covid has led to a rise in sleep problems. Her... Read more
Covid-19 is leaving some people with longer-term health prob... Read more
Abuse doesn’t always carry physical scars — it can also be e... Read more
Movember has made us more aware of men’s health issues and m... Read more
This autumn, while we stay at home and go back to alternativ... Read more
Men are less likely than women to see a GP over worrying sym... Read more
Most stomach aches in children are not serious, but some nee... Read more
If you think you may be suffering from postnatal depression,... Read more
As we become more aware of the risks of obesity, it’s import... Read more
Learning to show yourself kindness and compassion can benefi... Read more
With a new wave of infection in Europe, you may be wondering... Read more
People with Covid-19 can experience an extreme immune system... Read more
Almost a year since the emergence of Covid-19, science has r... Read more
UTIs are incredibly common. They affect an estimated 50% of ... Read more
It’s understandable to be more concerned than usual about pr... Read more
Most skin moles are harmless — but a minority are not, which... Read more
Symptoms such as erratic periods and mood swings can make th... Read more
If you suffer from panic attacks, read our expert advice to ... Read more
Exercising outside was the norm for many of us during the su... Read more
Most breast lumps are harmless. But if they’re cancerous, th... Read more
Trapped wind can be embarrassing and painful. It can also ha... Read more
Most of us have days when we feel depleted, stressed and lac... Read more
Breastfeeding can be a confusing time for new mothers, and t... Read more
Mental health struggles among teenagers are on the rise. Her... Read more
These simple lifestyle changes can help prevent cognitive de... Read more
Have you ever told yourself you’d make a change for good, bu... Read more
There’s no need to suffer in silence with a skin condition. ... Read more
It’s natural to worry when your child develops a rash — but ... Read more
You don’t need to work out intensely to make little improvem... Read more
2020 hasn’t gone quite as we expected. The pandemic has chan... Read more
Looking after your sexual health is always important – espec... Read more
There’s no inborn art to healthy cooking – it’s something th... Read more
If you’re travelling abroad from England this summer, or jus... Read more
Summer can be a time filled with fun and sun. But it also co... Read more
Whether acne emerges in puberty or adulthood, it comes with ... Read more
If you have tried giving up smoking before without success, ... Read more
Often the focus is on the woman when a couple are trying to ... Read more
Some commonly-held beliefs about weight loss are simply not ... Read more
Whether you’re holidaying somewhere local or have decided to... Read more
What is being overweight or obese? We can help you understan... Read more
A few simple lifestyle measures can help get your body’s com... Read more
Hot weather, swimming, plants and even animals can cause ski... Read more
It’s not always easy to tell the difference between feeling ... Read more
Men are less likely than women to seek treatment for depress... Read more
From making memories to bonding with friends and family, the... Read more
Time spent in nature has a number of benefits to emotional a... Read more
If you’re craving salty, fatty or sweet foods, our guide to ... Read more
If your child’s routine has been disturbed in the past few m... Read more
As the summer approaches, so does tick season. Although they... Read more
With temperatures soaring this summer, now’s the time to mak... Read more
Think you might be drinking too much? Here’s how to know. Pl... Read more
If your children are frightened by their new life under Covi... Read more
As schools reopen in England, we answer your questions on ho... Read more
Change can be unsettling, especially when it’s accompanied b... Read more
Not long ago the idea that we’d be discussing wearing face m... Read more
With everyone spending less time out and about, hay fever su... Read more
If you or someone you love is pregnant or has just had a bab... Read more
For many people, high stress levels are an inevitable outcom... Read more
Our cleaning guide will help make sure your efforts are as e... Read more
Spending so much time at home can make it easy to slip into ... Read more
You don’t need the gym to stay active. Short bouts of intens... Read more
If the past few months have brought you bouts of insomnia or... Read more
Did you know that up to 80% of your immune system is found i... Read more
With over a billion couples in lockdown across the globe, we... Read more
As humans, our natural instinct is to connect, especially du... Read more
We explain the different types of tests for coronavirus and ... Read more
Turn your home into a working sanctuary and keep yourself we... Read more
Discover how the simple techniques of mindfulness can help ... Read more
With coronavirus keeping so many people at home, it's import... Read more
COVID-19 spreads primarily through close contact with someon... Read more
Your immune system is there to protect against disease. If b... Read more
We explain how Livi's video GPs can help with the everyday m... Read more
How what you eat could affect your entire mood. ... Read more
Excess salt can often be found in surprising places. Find ou... Read more
How to spot the signs of depression in yourself or someone e... Read more
The health benefits of sleep are extensive. So how can you b... Read more
With the rise in ‘sleep tech’, we take a look at three apps ... Read more
Fit notes, sick notes, doctor’s notes… what they are and whe... Read more
Finding the right resolution for you – and the right mindset... Read more
Sometimes, the only way to make sure you have enough of cert... Read more
What really helps with flu recovery.... Read more
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder. ... Read more
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