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Magnesium and your health
Magnesium is a nutrient essential for healthy muscles, nerves, bones and blood sugar levels. Read about the benefits of magnesium.
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Foods high in magnesium
Magnesium is a mineral essential for healthy muscles, nerves, bones and blood sugar levels. Find out which foods are high in magnesium.
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Can magnesium help to reduce anxiety?
Find out about the impact magnesium may have on anxiety symptoms and what you should consider before you take magnesium for anxiety.
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Magnesium deficiency
Magnesium deficiency is when the body doesn’t get all the magnesium it needs. Read more about magnesium deficiency symptoms, diagnosis and causes.
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Magnesium blood test
A magnesium blood test checks your magnesium levels. Find out how to prepare for a magnesium blood test and what your results may mean.
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Blood tests A-Z
From the fasting blood glucose test to the prostate (PSA) test, there are many kinds of blood tests. Browse the index and learn how to prepare for your test.
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Potassium deficiency
Potassium is a mineral that helps nerves and muscles function properly. Read more about potassium deficiency, symptoms, diagnosis and causes.
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Vitamin D test
Vitamin D is important for bone health. A vitamin D blood test checks the level of 25-hydroxy-vitamin D in your blood – find out more here.
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Managing period pain
Period pain (dysmenorrhoea) is common but might make it difficult for you to enjoy normal activities. Here are some ways to manage painful periods, and know when it’s time to see your doctor.
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Diuretic medicines
Find out what diuretic medicine is used for, how it works, the most common diuretics and any side effects associated with taking it.
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