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Natalie Healey
Freelance journalist
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
She is a London-based health journalist who has been writing about science and medicine for several years. She is the former head of editorial at Patient.
She was previously digital editor at Hearst. Her work has appeared in numerous publications such as Good Housekeeping, NetDoctor, Cosmopolitan, Harper's Bazaar and Refinery29.
Natalie has also edited many B2B publications including Medical Device Developments and World Pharmaceutical Frontiers.
She has a BSc in Biomedical Science from Cardiff University.
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It's never too late to quit smoking, but that doesn't make it an easy thing to do. Luckily, there are loads of support options for those who want to stop. We speak to the experts about the best ways to quit, and chat with television presenter Jeremy Kyle about his journey to a smoke-free life.
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to job losses and financial worries for many people. Experts share their advice for keeping your mental health in check during this difficult time.
Older people are at greater risk of experiencing a fall but there are many ways to reduce the chances of one happening. Physiotherapy can help improve strength, balance and flexibility to prevent slips and tumbles.
Once the preserve of hippies and activists, veganism has now hit the mainstream. Forgoing meat, dairy and eggs is more popular than ever. Even beloved UK bakery chain Greggs has added a vegan sausage roll to its product line. It's undoubtedly great that people are taking a more ethically-conscious approach to the big shop, but what nutrients could vegetarians and vegans put themselves at risk of losing out on? And how can you approach animal-free consumption in a healthy way? We ask the experts.
There is speculation about a link between vitamin D levels and COVID-19 risks. But what's the truth? And should we all be taking supplements during the coronavirus lockdown?
