Ella Walker

1 week ago | thesun.co.uk | Ella Walker

ITCHY eyes, constant sneezing, a runny nose... all signs hay fever season is well and truly here. Yep, that joyous time of the year when one in four Brits dreads the smell of freshly-cut grass and ends up spluttering, coughing and rubbing their eyes non-stop if they dare head outside. The common allergy tends to hit between March and September, when the pollen count from grass and trees is at its highest, and sees sufferers taking antihistamines regularly to reduce symptoms.

2 weeks ago | thesun.co.uk | Ella Walker

WHETHER you’re a ‘glass of wine with dinner’ kind of gal or a ‘few pints down the pub with your mates’ kinda guy, our booze habits tellsus something about our health. For some, alcohol can become all-consuming with devastating effects on work, family, relationships and health, increasing the risk of diseases such as pancreatitis, liver disease, stroke and cancer.

3 weeks ago | thesun.co.uk | Ella Walker

FEELING out of whack today? It’s probably because the clocks went forward overnight. But for many of us, it can be normal to feel tired all the time. We’re meant to nod off for seven to nine hours – more for teenagers and babies – but almost one in five Brits aren’t getting enough kip.*And it’s not just tiredness that you might be battling as a result.

4 weeks ago | thesun.co.uk | Ella Walker

TALKING about penis and testicle health doesn't come easily to a lot of men. But it’s really important to know what’s normal for you when it comes to your own, whether you’re in your 20s or your 80s. And if something is going on down there, there’s no need to be embarrassed about getting it checked out - your doctor has seen it all before. Dr Rachel Ward, a GP at Woodlands Medical Centre, Didcot, says: “Often people feel quite embarrassed about being examined.

1 month ago | thesun.co.uk | Ella Walker

MOST of us get sweaty at night every now and again, and blame it on bad dreams or booze after a few too many pints. But occasionally, night sweats can be a sign of something more sinister.