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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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1 in 7 UK adults are affected by tinnitus, a condition where you hear ringing, buzzing, or other noises in your ears. Not only can this be irritating, it can affect many aspects of your daily life such as sleep, concentration, and even your mental health.
We often only think about sun protection when it's sunny outside. But you still need to take steps to protect your skin even when it's overcast because the UV index can still cause lasting damage. Here's how to protect your skin on cloudy days.
When we think of getting fit, most of us picture walking, running, and other cardiovascular-based exercise. Although these are great ways to be active, many of us tend to avoid strength exercises. Here, we explore the many health benefits they can bring.
If you're asking "Why have I suddenly developed hay fever?" this spring, you're not alone. For many, the warmer weather can bring about the unwanted symptoms of hay fever - even if they've never experienced these symptoms in the past.
Are you experiencing pain, numbness, or a tingling sensation in your lower back, hip, bottom, down your leg, or in your foot? This could mean that your sciatic nerve is injured or being squashed, resulting in sciatica pain. It may be that moving is very painful or uncomfortable, but did you know that bed rest can make pain worse? We explore how to relieve sciatica pain at home.
