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We've chosen the very best cats and dogs photos put on HealthUnlocked from the past year

From mighty dogs, to little kittens, the people who come to HealthUnlocked truly love their animals. Everyday we see people post their bold and inquisitive...

From mighty dogs, to little kittens, the people who come to HealthUnlocked truly...

•6 years ago

Are you ready for a new you? Get started on your couch 2 5K journey

For the 24 December and door 24, NHS Digital share their tips on getting fitter and getting started on the Couch 2 5K journey. Have you tried it yourself? Why...

For the 24 December and door 24, NHS Digital share their tips on getting fitter ...

•6 years ago

Do you ever feel compelled to pull your hair out?

For the 23rd Door Stephanie gives her personal account of living with trichotillomania - where you feel compelled to pull your hair out. Read more on our blog...

For the 23rd Door Stephanie gives her personal account of living with trichotill...

•6 years ago

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DOOR 22 - Knowing the signs of ovarian cancer

It's the Friday before Christmas and SHARE are opening door 22 to make sure you know the signs and information of ovarian cancer....

It's the Friday before Christmas and SHARE are opening door 22 to make sure you ...

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Door 21: Support carers this Christmas!

Only 3 doors left! Christmas is approaching and today we're looking at supporting those who care for others, with Simplyhealth's Care Community:...

Only 3 doors left! Christmas is approaching and today we're looking at supportin...

•6 years ago

Door 20 - Chronic pain is a condition that shouldn't be ignored

Behind door 20 is a personal experience of chronic pain to highlight the effects of this invisible condition: http://blog.healthunlocked.com/20171220

Behind door 20 is a personal experience of chronic pain to highlight the effects...

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Door 19 - Leukaemia doesn't only affect children

Leukemia Care is opening Door 19 to shed light on some common misconceptions about leukaemia. blog.healthunlocked.com/20171219

Leukemia Care is opening Door 19 to shed light on some common misconceptions abo...

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Door 18: Learning about ADHD

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can affect different aspects of a person's life. See our most recent blog to learn more from the CHADD...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can affect different aspects of ...

•6 years ago

Door 17: PTSD is often misunderstood - do you know what it is?

For door 17 we explore PTSD - do you know what it is? http://blog.healthunlocked.com/20171217

For door 17 we explore PTSD - do you know what it is? http://blog.healthunlocke...

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Door 16 - when should men speak to their doctor about prostate cancer. This is something all men should know

Malecale tell us all about prostate cancer and the age men should be when they speak to their doctor about it. http://blog.healthunlocked.com/20171216

Malecale tell us all about prostate cancer and the age men should be when they s...

•6 years ago

Door 15 - What do you know about Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Modern treatments can bring this disease under control and help most RA patients lead active lives. To learn more about the difference between RA and...

Modern treatments can bring this disease under control and help most RA patients...

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Door 14: Colorectal cancer - the importance of getting screened

Behind door 14 we look at the key facts and symptoms of colon cancer, and the importance of people over 50 getting screened....

Behind door 14 we look at the key facts and symptoms of colon cancer, and the im...

•6 years ago

Door 13 - Learning about Lupus

'Tis the 13th day of Advent, and we have a list about Lupus up on our blog for you all to check out! Here it is: http://blog.healthunlocked.com/20171213...

'Tis the 13th day of Advent, and we have a list about Lupus up on our blog for y...

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Door 12 - Over 270,000 people are admitted to an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) every year

Going into ICU can be a scary and traumatic time. ICU Steps are opening today's advent door to shed light on the support that is needed for those who are...

Going into ICU can be a scary and traumatic time. ICU Steps are opening today's ...

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Door 11 - Endometriosis affects approximately 1.5 million women, let's get these women heard!

The diagnosis of Endometriosis can be a long journey that affects women in more ways than their physical health. To hear about Alice's experience and learn...

The diagnosis of Endometriosis can be a long journey that affects women in more ...

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Door 10 - one in five people over 40 have myelopathy - yet most people don’t even know they have it!

Know the facts on myelopathy and what to look out for in this blog from Myelopathy.org for our advent calendar. http://blog.healthunlocked.com/20171210

Know the facts on myelopathy and what to look out for in this blog from Myelopat...

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Door 9 - do you know what Strep B is and why it matters to new born babies?

Group B Strep is the most common infection in new born babies. Read all about it behind door 9 http://blog.healthunlocked.com/20171209

Group B Strep is the most common infection in new born babies. Read all about i...

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Door 8 - 10 facts you might not know about multiple sclerosis

Opening the 8th door on our Health advent calendar is My MSAA, with 10 facts to help you to understand more about multiple sclerosis. Find out more on today's...

Opening the 8th door on our Health advent calendar is My MSAA, with 10 facts to ...

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Door 7- making Headway with supporting brain injury

The 7th day of advent means our 7th door is opening! Today, we are looking at how Headway supports those with brain injury, and how it is more common than you...

The 7th day of advent means our 7th door is opening! Today, we are looking at ho...

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Door 6 - You are not alone if you or a loved one have been diagnosed with lung cancer

On Day 6 of HealthUnlocked Advent Calendar, Free to Breathe and Lung Cancer Research Foundation tell us more about the symptoms and treatments of lung cancer....

On Day 6 of HealthUnlocked Advent Calendar, Free to Breathe and Lung Cancer Rese...

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Door 5 - Winter is coming, know your asthma triggers

Opening door 5 is Asthma UK, describing how the winter season can be a trying time for people with Asthma and how to deal with winter triggers. Find out more...

Opening door 5 is Asthma UK, describing how the winter season can be a trying ti...

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There are about 20 new cases of ovarian cancer diagnosed each day in the UK alone.... Door 4 opens

Find out more about ovarian cancer, as Ovacome open door four of the HealthUnlocked Advent Calendar. Today's blog features a short video from Jackie, who...

Find out more about ovarian cancer, as Ovacome open door four of the HealthUnloc...

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Door 3 - what is it like to live with tinnitus?

For door 3 of the HealthUnlocked Advent Calendar the British Tinnitus Association describe what living with tinnitus is like and sounds like. See more in...

For door 3 of the HealthUnlocked Advent Calendar the British Tinnitus Associatio...

•6 years ago

Door 2 - What is Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)?

Do you know what what Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is and the symptoms to look out for? CLL Support Association (CLLSA) tells us more as we open door...

Do you know what what Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is and the symptoms to...

•6 years ago

The Health Advent Calendar: Door 1

‘Tis the first day of advent, and the first of our blog posts highlighting health conditions this holiday season! Door 1 opens to kidney disease, supported by...

‘Tis the first day of advent, and the first of our blog posts highlighting healt...

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