This article is for information only and doesn’t replace advice from a pharmacist or GP. Athlete’s foot is very treatable with over-the-counter products, but see a professional if it isn’t improving or if you have diabetes or a weakened immune system. There’s a special kind of irritation reserved for an itch you can’t properly scratch in public. Athlete’s foot — that maddeningly itchy, scaly business between the toes — is one of the most common fungal infections in the UK, and despite the name, you absolutely don’t need to beRead More

This article offers guidance for supporting a loved one — it isn’t a substitute for professional advice. If someone is in crisis or may be a risk to themselves or others, call 999, or contact the Samaritans on 116 123. If you’re supporting someone with a mental health condition, you deserve support too. When someone you love is diagnosed with schizophrenia, the ground shifts. There’s the worry, obviously — but there’s also a particular kind of helplessness. You want to help, you don’t know how, and some of what you’reRead More