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From sun tanning tips and luscious legs to bikini bellies and stress free hair, when it comes to looking good this summer we have all the advice you need. But we also have more, much more.

We have just added new sections to the site, including in-depth health sections on heart disease, diabetes, breast cancer, mental health and more. Plus, to celebrate Vegetarian Week next week, we outline the benefits of going veggie and our resident chemist Claire Kerr answers all your medication questions.


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New Features

Summer Proof Your Body: Make the transition from winter to summer easy with a new, fresh, simple beauty routine including your face, hair, legs and more.

Find the Right Sunscreen: Your skin type is in your genes, and it affects the way your skin will react to the sun, and how likely you are to develop cancer. Read on to match your skin type with the perfect sunscreen.

Be Beach Body Beautiful: If your bikini body isn't shaping up in time for your summer holiday, get to grips with your metabolism and win the bikini beach body battle once and for all.

A Vegetarian Diet - The Benefits: A vegetarian diet is hugely effective for weight loss and can help lower rates of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and other life-threatening conditions linked to being overweight or obese.

Five Secrets For White Teeth: Yellow, stained teeth getting you down in the mouth? Try our top tips for a whiter, brighter smile - no expensive procedures necessary.

Men's Health

Help Your Heart: Currently, just under 2.7 million people in the UK have coronary heart disease, the most common type of heart disease. Find out how to protect your heart.

Understanding Alcohol: A social activity and way to relax for many, the amount we drink in the UK continues to rise. Find out more about alcohol and its affects on the body.

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Competitions

Britain on the Boil: With Brits suffering from more stress than ever before, we want to know what makes your blood boil - whether it’s an annoying allergy to your favourite food, getting stuck in traffic or irritable bowel syndrome! Share your tip with us and Win one of 20 gluten free baking mixes.

Do you Remember the First Time?: From one night stands to well planned; from in the dark to the local park; from absolute bliss to something went amiss, share your story of when and where you lost your virginity and you could win £50. You can remain anonymous! Or, simply read other people's accounts to see how they compare with your own. Read On...

Your Bad Hair Days: As any reader of a celebrity magazine can tell you, even movie stars and rock stars have bad hair days. So, if you fancy a bit of fun why not share your digital photos of your bad hair days with us and you could win a cash prize.

Ask a Pharmacist

If you have any concerns surrounding your medication, or simply want to get some advice from a professional chemist, Keep the Doctor Away is here to help. Send in your questions to pharmacist Clare Kerr (pictured), click here.

This Month's Questions

'Can I treat back pain over the counter?
' Clare Kerr helps a Keep the Doctor Away member battling back pain. To read more, Click Here.

Ringing Ears: Should You Worry? A Keep the Doctor Away member asks Clare Kerr for expert advice on ringing ears. To read more, Click Here.

Ask A Pharmacist: Mixing Meds - Clare Kerr gives a Keep the Doctor Away member advice on medications and supplements that shouldn’t be mixed. To read more, Click Here.


Health News

What health stories caught our eye this month...

Younger Women Ignore Heart Attack Warning Signs: Most women 55 years and younger who have heart attacks don't believe they are at risk and fail to recognise the warning signs, new research warns.

Smaller Aspirin Dose Better For Your Health: Thousands of people may be doing themselves more harm than good by taking too large a dose of aspirin, new research suggests.

Silent Killer Threatens Millions of Brits: Undiagnosed high blood pressure in the UK is leaving millions of Brits at risk of suffering a stroke.

Hereditary Breast Cancer Gene Discovered: Women with a certain hereditary gene deformity are at nearly 20 times higher risk of developing breast cancer, new research has found.

Inactivity 'Kills Every 15 Minutes': A lack of physical activity in the UK is leading to a death every 15 minutes, according to a new health warning.

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