How much do we know about the chemicals in our homes? How dangerous are they? Our guest, Mary Creagh MP, wants to hear your views.
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Toxic chemicals: do you know what’s on your sofa?
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Should we be more upbeat about later life?
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Our ageing society signifies an improvement in living and working conditions. Our guest, Suzanne Hall, asks if we’re right to be ‘downbeat’ about later life.
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How can we promote healthier food choices?
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Professor Dame Sally Davies, Chief Medical Officer for England and Chief Medical Advisor to the Government, explains how the country can tackle obesity.
Is it time for a new mattress in 2019?
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Sleep is vital for physical and mental health. With many of us struggling to get a good night’s rest, it’s time to look at our mattresses.
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Do you use a SAD lamp to lift your mood?
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The clocks have gone back, the days have got much shorter and the evenings are suddenly much darker. How do you cope with winter setting in?
Mattress toppers: a cheaper way to a good night’s sleep?
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How long have you been sleeping on your mattress? Need a new one but don’t want to fork out a lot of cash? There may be cheaper solution…
We’re supporting Gas Safety Week: is your home gas safe?
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This week is Gas Safety week, an annual campaign driven by the Gas Safe board to highlight the importance of gas safety to the nation. Is your home up to standard?
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Why I didn’t visit my dentist for two years
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I used to like going to the dentist. What’s not to like about getting your teeth pampered? Yes, sometimes there’s drilling, but it’s nice to walk away feeling confident about your smile. But then there’s the cost….
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What we buy creates tomorrow’s world
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The work Which? does, whether testing products or campaigning for change, doesn’t only protect consumers today, but has an impact on the future.
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Do you share concerns for unpaid carers?
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This week is Carers Week, an annual awareness campaign recognising the vital contribution made by the UK’s 6.5 million unpaid carers. Are you concerned about the physical and mental strain many go through?
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Carers Week: how can we tackle loneliness among carers?
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In the run-up to this year’s Carers Week (11-17 June), our guest, Emily Holzhausen OBE, explains why it’s so important that we support our biggest care provider: those who give unpaid care for their loves ones… (more on carers week 2018…)
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National Tea Day: why is it so hard to find decaf options?
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Today is National Tea Day and some of you may be partaking in a cup or two or even having an afternoon tea treat. But if you’re caffeine intolerant, indulging in this most English of traditions can, quite literally, be a headache, says our guest, community member Beryl… (more on decaffeinated tea…)
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NHS funding is a postcode lottery – have you been affected?
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Patients around the UK are facing a postcode lottery when it comes to continuing care on the NHS, our health investigators uncovered today. Have you been affected by the NHS postcode lottery like Gill and Carol?
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How clean is your home?
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We took samples from common household items to find out what types of bacteria were growing and where, and we found some less-than-pleasant characters lurking around. But this shouldn’t necessarily be a reason to panic.