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Health issues
Work the way you want
Do you want to change how you work? Find out about becoming self-employed, working reduced hours, volunteering and your rights under the age discrimination laws
Guide to health issues for over 50s
Overview of the different areas covered in this section
Mental health and support as you get older
Dealing with declining mental health as you get older, and getting help
Older women's health
Health issues for women such as menopause, cancer, osteoporosis and HRT
Breast screening
Screening can help detect breast cancer and other breast conditions at an early stage
Older men's health
Health issues for men such as cancer, incontinence, testicular problems and heart disease
Prostate problems
With a prostate problem, it's important you talk to your doctor to see what your symptoms mean
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Do we value science enough?
Health, design, communications, the economy: how science affects your life
