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لين ستيفن
Content developer
MA (Hons)
Lynn joined Patient in 2023 and her role includes checking all the professional leaflets, patient information leaflets and medicine leaflets, to ensure consistency of spelling, grammar, reference material and brand style, working with the medical authors and clinical director to coordinate the authoring and peer reviewing of the leaflets.
Lynn also helps update our feature content and creates all of our email newsletters.
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When we think of getting fit, most of us picture walking, running, and other cardiovascular-based exercise. Although these are great ways to be active, many of us tend to avoid strength exercises. Here, we explore the many health benefits they can bring.
If you're asking "Why have I suddenly developed hay fever?" this spring, you're not alone. For many, the warmer weather can bring about the unwanted symptoms of hay fever - even if they've never experienced these symptoms in the past.
Are you experiencing pain, numbness, or a tingling sensation in your lower back, hip, bottom, down your leg, or in your foot? This could mean that your sciatic nerve is injured or being squashed, resulting in sciatica pain. It may be that moving is very painful or uncomfortable, but did you know that bed rest can make pain worse? We explore how to relieve sciatica pain at home.
From grunts to loud snorts, 1 in 4 of us are in the habit of snoring as we sleep. Snoring on its own is usually nothing to worry about, but for some people, it is the main symptom of obstructive sleep apnoea. This is a breathing condition connected to sleep that can have some serious consequences if it's left untreated.
هناك أدلة قوية تشير إلى أن البقاء نشيطًا يساعدنا في التعامل مع التوتر - ومع استمرار ارتفاع تكاليف المعيشة، يزداد انتشار الإرهاق. يمكن للتمارين الرياضية والتقنيات الأخرى أن تساعد في التعامل مع علامات التوتر بينما تصل إلى جذور المشكلة.
