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Lynn Stephen
Content developer
MA (Hons)
Lynn joined Patient in 2023 and her role includes checking all the professional leaflets, patient information leaflets and medicine leaflets, to ensure consistency of spelling, grammar, reference material and brand style, working with the medical authors and clinical director to coordinate the authoring and peer reviewing of the leaflets.
Lynn also helps update our feature content and creates all of our email newsletters.
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Most of us know the importance of looking after our teeth. Twice daily brushing, flossing, and good dental hygiene can help to keep our smile fresh, with little need for expensive dental work. But did you know that tooth issues can also indicate issues in the rest of the body?
As we battle through the final stretches of winter, many of us are eyeing our coats and scarves with disdain and fantasising about sunnier days to come. This applies doubly so to people with eczema - many of whom find their symptoms peak in winter and recede with the onset of spring.
Pancake Day is upon us - are you dreaming of hearty, thick and fluffy American stacks? Or is delicate, light and French more your style? No matter your preference, there's no need to miss out if you have fitness goals to keep or health conditions to manage. You'll flip over these five tasty and healthy pancake recipes.
We all experience aches and pains every now and then. Sore muscles after a heavy workout, a headache brought on by stress, or perhaps an old injury flares up every now and again. But what if that pain doesn't go away or suddenly becomes worse? There comes a time when pain isn't just a general ache and needs to be checked out.
Packed with protein, delicious, easy to eat, and versatile - nuts are a great source of fuel for people building their fitness and strength. But not all nuts are created equal, which is why we count down the top eight nuts you should eat while strength training and serve these up with tasty recipe ideas.
