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Victoria Raw
Feature Writer
BA (Hons), English Literature
Victoria is a content writer with Patient whose special interests focus on mental wellbeing, societal trends and the impact of technology on our health.
Victoria has collaborated with various charities throughout her career, including Andy's Man Club, the RSPCA and Barnardo's. She has also worked with major retail brands such as Marks and Spencer, Tesco and Morrisons, as well as entertainment giants like Disney and Warner Bros.
When she's not busy creating compelling content, Victoria spends her time producing podcasts and attending to the demands of her beloved cat Fizzgig.
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Bio-Oil is a brand name for a skincare Oil that is said to help improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks, and uneven skin tone. The beauty industry is saturated with products claiming to get rid of stretch marks and wrinkles. We look at whether Bio-Oil does what it claims.
For around one in ten women, endometriosis is the underlying cause of period pain. This can be quite distinct from normal period pain, so you should speak to your doctor about endometriosis is the cause of your pain. Here we look at when to be concerned about period pain and what to do about it.
If you're worried about not reaching your ideal weight - despite recently shedding some pounds - we explore potential reasons why your weight loss may have plateaued.
Do you sometimes fee so dizzy that you find it hard to control your balance? You may be experiencing vertigo - a strange and often debilitating sensation that can have several possible causes. Most causes are physical, but what's the connection with emotional wellbeing and can stress cause vertigo?
More people are cutting out meat in favour of plant-based diets for ethical, environmental and health reasons. But not all plant-based foods - either vegetarian or vegan - are as healthy as we think they are. In fact, some are classed as ultra-processed foods, which have been linked to heart disease and cancer.
