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            <title>How to lower high blood pressure</title>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/image-library/land/500/b/blood-pressure-resize-83290905.jpg"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Blood pressure management is important&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:58:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Nutrition and Hair Thinning</title>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/image-library/land/500/h/hair-loss-image.jpg"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;how nutrient deficiencies can effect hair loss&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:43:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>7 Tips to avoid joint pain when gardening</title>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/image-library/land/500/g/gardening-010.jpg"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;seven tips to avoid joint strains while gardening keeps you active and boosts wellbeing get the most out of outdoor spaces as repetitive actions involved may strain joints&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2024 08:18:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>From heartburn to hot flushes: Five common health concerns and how stomach health can help solve them</title>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/image-library/square/500/1/100381-natural.jpg"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you're consistently struggling with health problems that seem to be the norm, we've got some tips for you!&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 11:36:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Top Tips To Battle Hayfever This Spring</title>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/image-library/land/500/h/hayfever-thinkstock-a.jpg"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Every year, hay fever sufferers endure a host of unpleasant consequences, including poorer performance at work, impaired driving performance, not to mention social misery.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
            <link>https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/health/top-tips-battle-hayfever-this-spring-747771.html?f=rss</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:38:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Spring takes over from New Year's Resolutions</title>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/image-library/land/500/h/health-on-female-first.jpg"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We find out why the spring resolution has taken over from the traditional New Year's Resolution.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 10:27:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Glorious garlic: The remedial plant once kept for hog fodder</title>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/image-library/port/500/d/daniela-6l0xta26c7q-unsplash.jpg"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sophie Crabtree explores the different uses for garlic- including its antiviral and antibacterial properties.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 21:07:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Health: The link between physical exercise and dementia</title>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/image-library/square/500/a/adelle-may-2022-002.jpg"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Challenge Events Ambassador for Dementia UK Adelle Tracey shares her thoughts on the impact regular exercise can have on dementia.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2022 15:13:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>My Yoga Journey: Finding mental and physical fitness in one place</title>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/image-library/land/500/h/h5ww12.jpg"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sophie Crabtree shares her experience of yoga and how it has shaped not just her body but her mind too.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 20:47:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>'I felt like a new man': Patient shares his experience of receiving life saving stem cell therapy</title>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/image-library/square/500/i/img-20210317-wa0008-1.jpg"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Barry Newman shares his experience of receiving pioneering stem cell therapy from Heart Cells Foundation.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
            <link>https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/health/heart-cells-foundation-pioneering-uk-stem-cell-therapy-1346547.html?f=rss</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:26:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Three ways journaling can make you happier and how to start your own practice</title>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/image-library/port/500/u/untitled-1800-x-1080-px.jpg"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Career Coach Fiona Moss shares her tips for starting your journaling practice and how it can increase your happiness.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
            <link>https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/health/can-journaling-make-you-happier-fiona-moss-career-coach-1344334.html?f=rss</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2022 11:59:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Dietician Sasha Watkins answers all your burning Irritable Bowel Syndrome questions</title>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/image-library/square/500/s/sasha-watkins-field-doctor.jpg"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sasha Watkins answers ten questions relating to IBS triggers, symptoms and dietary changes to celebrate the release of the new Field Doctor meals.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2022 13:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title>How stress can impact your skin: Spot the signs of &apos;Resting Stress Face&apos; using F-A-C-E</title>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/image-library/square/500/s/skin-care-routine.jpg"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Skincare professional share tips to help with stressed skin.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
            <link>https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/health/how-stress-can-impact-skin-how-to-spot-signs-of-stress-face-1337151.html?f=rss</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2022 12:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title>What are the benefits of online therapy services?</title>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/image-library/land/500/d/depression-20195640.jpg"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;benefits of online therapy services&lt;/p&gt;</description>
            <link>https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/health/benefits-online-therapy-services-1324062.html?f=rss</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2021 11:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title>Almost three quarters of Brits are craving calmness after 18 months of struggle and unease</title>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/image-library/square/500/a/artofprovacan-journeytocalm6.jpg"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Are you one of those now looking for a slice of stability in your life?&lt;/p&gt;</description>
            <link>https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/health/three-quarters-brits-craving-calmness-after-18-months-struggle-unease-1322780.html?f=rss</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2021 11:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title>How to have the talk about contraception with a new partner</title>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/image-library/land/500/1/168718933.jpg"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;New relationships are always exciting, but before they go sexual, you need to talk about contraception.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
            <link>https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/health/talk-contraception-new-partner-1317472.html?f=rss</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2021 10:55:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Seven ways to get a good night's sleep by sleep coach Tracy Hannigan</title>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/image-library/land/500/t/tracy-the-sleep-coach.jpg"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia has over 30 years of evidence behind it, making it the number one suggested approach to treating chronic insomnia by leading medical and sleep associations.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
            <link>https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/health/ways-to-get-a-good-nights-sleep-tracy-hannigan-1296959.html?f=rss</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2021 12:44:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Davina McCall fronts new campaign highlighting the hidden dangers of high cholesterol</title>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/image-library/land/500/c/cr14829-1.jpg"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;High cholesterol strikes fear into everybody?s heart- it?s a hidden danger, you can?t really see it, you don?t know it?s there, you don?t know you?ve got it but it is something that you can manage.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
            <link>https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/health/davina-mccall-benecol-cholesterol-campaign-1296868.html?f=rss</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2021 10:05:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Lockdown is lifting and so should you: Tips to get fit and stay motivated</title>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/image-library/land/500/p/pa-58247913.jpg"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Having a goal gives you so much more motivation when it comes to exercise and diet.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
            <link>https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/health/lockdown-is-lifting-and-so-should-you-tips-to-get-fit-and-stay-motivated-1285967.html?f=rss</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2021 12:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title>Seven Seas launch unique supplement to help support the immune system at a crucial time</title>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/image-library/port/500/a/alexandra-top-10-tips-image001-source-wwwinstagramcompckoof26h7lv3.jpg"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Seven Seas launch unique supplement help support immune system, at a time more crucial than ever&lt;/p&gt;</description>
            <link>https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/health/seven-seas-launch-unique-supplement-help-support-immune-system-crucial-time-1280838.html?f=rss</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:53:00 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title>Instagram Star Aleen Johnson On Overcoming Mental Illness</title>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/image-library/land/500/a/aleen-johnson-img-20210205-wa0006.jpg"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram Star Aleen Johnson how To Overcome Mental Illness&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 11:24:00 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title>A newfound passion for Pilates: The exercise method that's ACTUALLY fun!</title>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/image-library/land/500/p/pixabay-stock-image-pilates-mat-yoga-exercise-workout-woman-30534891280.jpg"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For those who don?t really love exercise, Pilates could be the perfect way in to the world of improving your physical health.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
            <link>https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/health/pilates-beginners-routine-workout-exercise-sessions-wellness-1278894.html?f=rss</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title>My hangxiety got so bad, I stopped drinking altogether</title>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/image-library/land/500/b/bed-1836464640.jpg"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You don?t have to be a full-blown alcoholic to decide sobriety is a healthier choice for you.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
            <link>https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/health/hangxiety-hangover-anxiety-alcohol-addiction-drinking-drug-1273551.html?f=rss</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2021 18:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title>Bringing to light Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Easing the symptoms during the winter season</title>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/image-library/land/500/p/pixabay-stock-image-mental-health-mindfulness-53714761280.jpg"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A change in the seasons is something that can adversely affect your mind; here are some tips to help you cope with SAD if you feel you're suffering.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
            <link>https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/health/seasonal-affective-disorder-symptoms-sad-during-winter-season-mental-health-depression-anxiety-1273480.html?f=rss</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2021 11:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
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