Lifelong health: screening, heart, bones and sleep

Everyday and long-term health topics that matter at any age, with what UK and US guidelines suggest and when to see a GP.

4 min read Alcohol, smoking and vaping Current UK and US alcohol advice, the breast cancer link, vaping differences and where to get support to cut down or quit.
5 min read Autoimmune conditions and why sex matters Why many autoimmune diseases affect more women, how lupus, thyroid disease and rheumatoid arthritis differ, and planning pregnancy.
4 min read Bone health at every age How food, movement and hormones affect bones, what osteoporosis is, and when a bone-density scan may be worth discussing.
4 min read Breast awareness and screening Know which breast changes to get checked, how UK and US screening schedules differ, and what dense breasts and family history mean.
4 min read Eating well: the basics A practical guide to food groups, fibre, iron and calcium, with the differences between current UK and US advice. Calcium helps build and maintain strong bones.
4 min read Heart health: symptoms and risks to know Recognise heart-attack warning signs, understand risks linked to pregnancy history, and know when to call for emergency help.
4 min read Mental health and your cycle What to record when an existing mental-health condition worsens around periods, how to discuss it, and where to get urgent support.
4 min read Migraine and hormones How periods, pregnancy and menopause can affect migraine, why aura matters for contraception, and which symptoms need urgent help.
4 min read Moving more: what the guidelines say What counts as activity, how aerobic and strength guidance fit together, and how to make a manageable start. Any amount of movement is better than none.
4 min read Skin and hair changes linked to hormones Acne, darker patches in pregnancy and hair shedding or thinning: what can change, what may help and when to seek care. Includes when to get help.
4 min read Sleep: what helps Sleep needs, practical habits, treatment for ongoing insomnia and the breathing symptoms that deserve a medical check. Includes when to get help.
4 min read Your pelvic floor at every age Leaks, heaviness and pelvic-floor exercises: what to notice, why relaxation matters, and how to ask for specialist help.

Written by the Veya team from the sources listed in each guide. They aren’t medical advice; if you’re worried about a symptom, talk to a doctor, nurse or pharmacist.