A-Z of health information

Never go fishing alone ? always fish with someone else and, ideally, with two other people.

Do some research before signing up at a fitness centre.

Foods that tend to trigger flatulence also contain essential nutrients and shouldn't be eliminated.

Fleas are parasites that feed off the blood of humans and animals, and can spread infection.

Fluid retention (oedema) occurs when fluid isn't removed from the body tissues, including the skin. Causes include the body's reaction to hot weather, a high salt intake and menstrual cycle hormones.

Some foods include ingredients that have been genetically modified (GM), or are made using ingredients derived from GM organisms.

The long-term effects of consuming a combination of different additives in our food are currently unknown.

Food allergy is an immune response, while food intolerance is a chemical reaction.

The nutritional requirements of the human body change as we move through different life stages.

What we eat affects our physical health and our mood and mental wellbeing.