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Dementia modifiable risk factors

What’s good for the heart is good for the brain – lifestyle tips to reduce your ...

Natalie and Matt Thacker and their family, as pictured on their fundraiser page.

Fundraiser for cancer-hit mum

Cancer-hit mum Kerry Johnson, 28, with husband Jamie and two-year-old daughter, Evelyn.

Sponsored toddle at nursery raises thousands for mum with terminal cancer

Older women are seeing the biggest success with weight loss jabs when supported by digital tools like the Voy app.

Women 55+ lose more weight on Mounjaro and Wegovy with better habits

Dr Charmaine Griffiths, British Heart Foundation Chief Executive

Charity warns of worrying decline in Lincolnshire’s heart health as nation suffe...

I tried the incredible Boots Fuel & Recover Sports Box with £160 worth of premium products for just £39.99

I tried the incredible Boots Fuel & Recover Sports Box £39.99

Dr Erica De Lange

Mental health resources available for Lincolnshire residents

Flo Moore reading one of the books

Book club provides a lifeline for cancer patients thanks to hospital charity

Mr Girish Vajramani, neurosurgeon at University Hospital Southampton specialising in functional neurosurgery and pain management, particularly neuropathic pain.

One in three adults misdiagnosed in Lincolnshire with depression are living with...

These are before and after images of Jamie, another 47 Skin user

47 Skin: The UK skincare brand that actually works

County Hospital Louth, which is one of four hospitals run by the United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust.

Louth hospital trust pays £99,000 in compensation after medication mistakes

Supercars will be on display

Tractors ready to roll for children's hospice

Health Secretary Wes Streeting pledges more support for Lincolnshire veterans' health needs. (Photo by Cameron Smith/Getty Images)

Veterans to get specialised healthcare

Newmedica Lincolnshire nurse, Steve Spencer

Nurse Steve Spencer champions the importance of his profession

The Walden Sports treadmill folds away to fit in small spaces when it's not being used

This electric treadmill is nearly half price - now less than £150

Leighann Grantham flies through the air during her skydive to raise money for the Naomi's Garden charity near Louth. (PHOTO BY: Skydive Hibaldstow)

Leighann's daring skydive raises thousands for Naomi's Garden charity

Phase one of the new emergency department at Boston's Pilgrim Hospital on the right, with the current department on the left.

IN PICTURES: Phase one of Boston Pilgrim Hospital's new multi-million pound emer...

The first phase of the new emergency department at Boston's Pilgrim Hospital on the right and the entrance to the current one on the left.

First phase of new emergency department at Boston's Pilgrim Hospital set to open

Bears arrive at the Kingfisher Ward in Grantham and District Hospital

Freemasons' gift makes hospital visits more 'bear-able' for young people

The Levoit Core 200S is a perfect size for home offices

This smart air purifier has helped my wife with hayfever this spring

The Marie Curie fundraiser at Elizabeth Court in Louth.

Retired residents raise £360 for Marie Curie

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First aid and health response charity St John Ambulance explains how you can sta...

Hundreds of thousands of young people take part in DofE activities every year

DofE kit sorted: Top Craghoppers picks for expeditions

MAN v FAT Boston has cause to cheer after helping members lose 250kg in 12 months.

How football has helped 85 men in Boston lose a combined 250kg in a year

Ruth Treharne - getting ready for the London Marathon.

Woman inspired by autistic nephew to run London Marathon for support dog charity

Sleaford Hearing Voices Festival.

Hearing Voices mental health group to celebrate 20 years of supporting lives

The supermarket chain’s new online pharmacy has taken off this year

Morrisons’ online clinic can give women more control over their health

DIRTEA's award-winning mushroom coffee

Ditch the jitters – coffee alternative gives focus without the crash

Professor Karen Dunderdale officially opening the garden with colleagues and representatives from SPA Landscaping and Boston Woods Trust

New hospital garden provides sanctuary for patients and staff

Some of the DJs at the 24-Hour charity rave event. Photo: Holly Parkinson

24-hour rave marathon raises cash for cancer charity

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NHS raises awareness of allergies

Linda is back at work thanks to hip surgery

Eight in 10 Brits have experienced chronic aches and pains – with a third admitt...

Hope Starts With Honesty

Campaign launched to tackle town’s 'silent drug crisis'

More than 200 runners and walkers gather at the starting line last month for the first parkrun at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School in Horncastle.

Get out, get walking and get talking -- special parkrun event in Horncastle

The picturesque Snipe Dales country park and nature reserve at Lusby, near Spilsby.

Revealed: hiking hotspots of Lincolnshire this spring, including in Woodhall Spa

Members of Louth Golf Club, including seniors captain Chris Barber, launch their fundraising campaign with United Lincolnshire Hospitals Charity fundraiser Connor Hill. (PHOTO BY: United Lincolnshire Hospitals Charity)

Golfers raise funds to help improve lives of breast cancer patients

Anne Lewis presents the £250 cheque to Caroline Barnes, a fundraiser for the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance and James Wiggins a volunteer for the same charity, watched by Market Rasen Rotarians. Photo supplied

Funeral collection for former Rotarian goes to air ambulance charity

Pictured (from left) Nicola Parker, LCHS clinical service lead, Jon Portess, of ST Portess & Son, Lewis Cartwright, of ST Portess & Son, Les Corby, Butterfly Hospice Trust site services and support technician, and Heidi Freeman, Butterfly Hospice Trust chief executive.

Construction begins at Boston hospice on overnight accommodation for relatives

Team from BT Lincoln donating Easter Craft Kits to staff at Rainforest Children's Ward, Lincoln County Hospital.

Making Easter ‘eggstra’ special at Lincolnshire hospitals

Josh Ellingworth of Defibshop (centre) - donating the defibrillator to Emma Heaysman, SAR-L volunteer to the right of the defibrillator, and team members.

Equipment donation to rescue group is a life saver

Louth Manor Care Home on Legbourne Road, which has been rated 'Good' in all categories by the Care Quality Commission. (PHOTO BY: Yorkare Homes Ltd)

'Kind and caring' staff praised as care home gets thumbs-up from watchdog

A free breast-screening service will be available in Louth for women over 50 from next year (PHOTO BY: Getty Images)

Free breast-screening service to detect cancer in women aged 50-plus

Elitone Pelvic Floor Device: A discreet solution to help strengthen your pelvic floor and stop accidents

Review of the Elitone pelvic floor device

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Whilst you’re Bank Holiday shopping, stock up your medicine cabinet

NHS photo by Nicolas J Leclercq on Unsplash

New Non-Executive Directors appointed to Lincolnshire ICB

Derek Ward. Photo: LCC

Revolutionary idea that could save 700 Lincolnshire lives every year

A group of organisations and advocates from across the UK are coming together to shine a light on thoracic endometriosis.

'The NHS is failing us': Hundreds share their endometriosis stories

It takes on average eight years and 10 months to get an endometriosis diagnosis in Scotland.

Endometriosis: National World's open letter to health ministers

Dr Clara Doran has turned personal experience into a revolution in caring for brain health

The GP who left medicine to help people beat brain fog

The exact date to order your repeat prescriptions to get them in time for Easter according to a pharmacist.

The last date you can order repeat prescriptions in time for Easter

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Newly elected Mayor, Dame Andrea Jenkys, speaks at UKREiiFF.

Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority and newly elected Mayor for Great...

View of the repurposed GNR coal office from Skegness station being prepared for its new role as the terminus of the Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway. The station is viewed from Skegness Airfield. “Simplex” diesel locomotive “Sark” is in adjacent to the platform. © Andy Stevens

Britain’s newest railway station wins award even before its first passenger

Access to SKYAPRK is included in the day passes.

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