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This article has been written for PruHealth by Dr Foster Research. All Dr Foster Research (DFR) health content is provided for general information only, and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor or any other health care professional.

  • Food Intolerance Or Food Allergy? If you find yourself experiencing bloating, abdominal pain or diarrhoea when you eat certain foods, you could be suffering from food intolerance. Food allergies are often much more extreme, so what is the difference between food intolerance and food allergy?

  • Depression Depression is a more frequently occurring illness than many people think, with almost in the UK diagnosed with it at some point in their lives. But how can you recognise the signs of depression and what can you do to get help?

  • 10 Ways to Cut Down on Salt Eating too much salt can raise , which may lead to heart disease.  We should have no more than as adults, but it's easy to eat far more than you realise, as many foodstuffs have 'hidden' added salt.

  • Food Intolerance Or Food Allergy? If you find yourself experiencing bloating, abdominal pain or diarrhoea when you eat certain foods, you could be suffering from food intolerance. Food allergies are often much more extreme, so what is the difference between food intolerance and food allergy?

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This article has been written for PruHealth by Dr Foster Research. All Dr Foster Research (DFR) health content is provided for general information only, and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor or any other health care professional.



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