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(which are back, FYI). We mean: how to clean your belly button properly, because spoiler alert, many of are doing it incorrectly.Instead of shying away from the rather gruesome topic however, we're going to tackle it head on and seek out expert advice to answer your musings once and for all. Disclaimer: If you're eating your lunch, click away now.First things first: Cleaning your belly button isn't always exactly pleasant.

Alison Hammond made a very personal sex confession on This Morning, as she admitted: “Every time I eat chocolate, I want it.” The popular TV presenter, 48, left co-host Dermot O'Leary desperately trying to suppress a laugh after her frank admission.The pair were discussing foods being aphrodisiacs with Dr Karan Raj during Friday’s show, 20 October, when Alison decided to share the sweet treat that got her hot under the collar. Alison - who was said to be the early favourite to become the main This Morning presenter after Holly Willoughby decided to quit the ITV show - asked Dr Karan: “Is chocolate an aphrodisiac?” The doctor, conscious he was on a daytime show, diplomatically answered: “So scientifically there is no evidence linking chocolate to your ability to perform horizontal bedroom wrestling to the best of your abilities.” Alison, looking deadly serious, replied: “That’s really interesting because every time I eat chocolate, I want it.” The confession left a gobsmacked Dermot stifling a snicker before Dr Karan offered: “Well, caffeine is a stimulant?” Po-faced Alison nodded before moving on and saying: ‘Well that was a great item, wasn’t it? Dermot responded: “I’ve learnt as much about you as I have about medical science.” Elsewhere on Friday’s This Morning, Alison was left crying with laughter after Dermot exposed her false claims about making a selfless donation to charity.

When we wake up in the morning, it's likely that a nice hot shower sounds far more appealing than a cold one.

And So To Bed say that, especially in the summer, a lot of moisture and sweat is built up within the sheets.In fact, the average adult loses 285ml of fluid each night, according to The Sleep Council.So during the warmer months when the temperature is higher, you apparently need to pull back the bed linen in order to let the mattress 'breathe' before you make it.This apparently gives the moisture a chance to evaporate.And it's not just the folks at So To Bed who are saying this.Others experts appear to be giving people the same advice.TikTok star Dr Karan Raj has also given the advice to his fans on the social media network.The NHS doctor said: "Stop making your bed first thing in the morning, it's going to make you healthy."Making your bed in the morning traps dust mites that have accumulated over night. These microscopic predators, which are less than a millimetre long, feed on the scales of human skin and thrive in moist environments."When we sleep at night, our bodies become warm and sweaty, making them prime targets for these mites to feed on."They will leave behind excretions which can give us asthma or allergy-like symptoms."So making your bed in the morning traps all this moisture and provides a home for 1.5 million of these bad boys."He added: "Instead leave your bed messy just for a while.

An NHS doctor has explained why using tap water or fizzy drinks on a Covid lateral flow test can give you a positive result.

Next time you start making a coffee the minute you wake, stop. Although many of us crave a hot cup of coffee when we first wake up, it seems as it is not the best choice.

coronavirus. Dr Karan Raj has racked up million of followers on TikTok by posting informative videos and life hacks to his viewers, tackling everything from sleep tips to bizarre medical facts.

If you feel like you're struggling to get enough sleep with everything else that's going on, a doctor has shared to test to identify how sleep deprived you really are.

If you're someone who can't make it through the day without a boost of caffeine in the form of coffee, it might be time to look away.

Bedroom pillows are something we use every single night and come to rely on to give us a good night's sleep.

Naps always seem like a good idea at the time until you are left feeling more tired after it than you were when you shut your eyes. However, we can now reveal the exact amount of nap time you need so that you aren’t left with that all too familiar groggy feeling when you wake up.

sleep the night before or just feel a little fatigued there’s little more satisfying than a great nap. The perfect midday kip can recharge your battery so you have a little zing to keep you going through the day.Unfortunately, if you time things wrong then you may wake up feeling worse than before.You may feel disoriented, groggy and confused – and you might really struggle to wake up again.But, why is this and how can we make sure that every nap is perfect? What's your perfect nap routine? Tell us in the comments below... Dr Karan Raj, a medic over on TikTok has been explaining the best ways to get quality sleep – and it’s a delicate balance to achieve.

A doctor has warned that wearing gloves while at the supermarket during coronavirus lockdown could be doing more harm than good.

Masks and gloves are a common sight in supermarkets at the moment - but one doctor has warned wearing gloves to do your food shop could be doing more harm than good.

In a bid to protect themselves against  coronavirus, shoppers have been protecting themselves with masks, gloves, and in some occasions, hazmat suits while out buying their essentials.