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Six personal health zines that might change your life

Personal zines put health conditions back in the hands of the people who experience them. Here are six that Wellcome Collection staff love.

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Rejecting shame and a decade of change

Jess Thom spent years trying to ignore and suppress the tics of Tourette’s syndrome. Read what happened when she decided to celebrate them instead.

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Ayurveda: Knowledge for long life

The story of medicine in India is rich and complex. Aarathi Prasad investigates how it came to be this way.

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How your hairdresser could save your life

Barbers and hairdressers have a unique view of us – one that means they can spot potentially dangerous health problems. Find out how buzzcuts can lead to blood-pressure checks, and dip-dyes show the way to the dermatologist.

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  • Swap star ... : [Change4life sticker sheet] / produced by COI for the Department of Health.
  • What shall we play today? : put your hand up for your favourite activity and play the game that gets the most votes ... : teacher wallchart / Change 4 Life.
  • Apricot bread pudding : dig in to dessert ... : Change4life / [produced by COI for the Department of Health].
  • Apricot bread pudding : dig in to dessert ... : Change4life / [produced by COI for the Department of Health].
  • Veggie curry : easy to make but extremely exotic ... : Change4life / [produced by COI for the Department of Health].
  • Veggie curry : easy to make but extremely exotic ... : Change4life / [produced by COI for the Department of Health].
  • Porridge with yoghurt and berries : a quick and yummy breakfast ... : Change4life / [produced by COI for the Department of Health].
  • Easy-peasy fish pie : dive in to this delicious dinner ... : Change4life / [produced by COI for the Department of Health].
  • Porridge with yoghurt and berries : a quick and yummy breakfast ... : Change4life / [produced by COI for the Department of Health].
  • Ham and tomato crumpets : a tasty snack in 2 ticks ... : Change4life / [produced by COI for the Department of Health].
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