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Just don’t ask Dr Google: These symptoms which could be harmless

You have been having heart palpitations, so you do the reasonable thing – you Google what this could mean. After reading a few of the search results, you are convinced that you’re dying from heart disease. Now you have only a few months (or even weeks) to live!

But before you let Dr Google convince you that forgetfulness means you have dementia or a brain tumour, read these assuring explanations for some of the most alarming symptoms:

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