Category: Health

How to get that sweatshirt right the first time

Posted on: January 5, 2021

Choosing a sweatshirt is one of the most difficult and challenging pieces of clothing choice that you could ever wish to do. The reason for this is that it is the first thing that everyone sees next to your face. If you have a poorly coordinated sweatshirt that first impression is lost before it’s even begun. Make sure you give yourself a fighting chance of getting it right with some  Diesel Clothes from https://www.louisboyd.co.uk/brands/diesel.html. Image…

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Hobbies to help reduce your stress levels

Posted on: November 4, 2020

Across the world many people are noticing that their stress levels have dramatically increased as a result of the pandemic that has swept across the world. Whilst there are many aspects of this issue that individuals can not control there are some ways in which you can help promote good mental health. Taking time to spend in a hobby that you enjoy or taking up a new hobby is a great way to productively occupy…

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Can maca help with weight loss?

Posted on: September 24, 2020

If you haven’t already heard of maca, you aren’t alone, but you will be ahead of the trend if you learn all you can about it now. You will be hearing more and more about it as it becomes a popular superfood, and rightfully so. Maca root isn’t a new phenomenon; it’s actually been around for centuries. Found mostly in Peru, this root vegetable is full of nutrients that have health-conscious people jumping at the…

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Heart Disease – One of Britain’s’ Biggest Killers

Posted on: September 18, 2020

More than a quarter of all deaths in the UK are caused by heart diseases as well as circulatory diseases. For this reason, this is one of the illnesses that there is an enormous of amount of research on treatments and preventions for heart related diseases. Image Credit One of the biggest killers I coronary heart disease. This is usually caused by a build up of fat in the arteries of the heart, which means…

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How Do I Get Tested For an STD? A Short Guide

Posted on: September 2, 2020

If you are sexually active, especially with multiple partners, chances are you have heard this advice before: Get tested and use condoms. This is important especially since a person can actually contract an STD without knowing it and having little to no symptoms at all. But what kind of STD testing do you need? There are so many different options, but home test kits are a great way to protect yourself and your partner in…

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Why more diversity is needed in clinical trials

Posted on: August 26, 2020

There are calls for clinical medical trials to tackle the issue of diversity and increasingly, patient recruitment companies are encouraging the wider medical research establishments and the pharmaceutical community to collaborate to increase diversity in research. The urgent need has been brought into sharp focus by the global pandemic. Image Credit Statistics clearly show that people from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, especially Bangladeshi and Pakistani patients, are much more likely to suffer serious illness…

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What Next After a Dementia Diagnosis?

Posted on: August 22, 2020

A dementia diagnoses is not only upsetting for the person who receives it, but also for the family and friends in their life. It can take a while for everyone to process and work out what the next steps are. Image Credit A medical professional, such as the doctor who gives the diagnoses should be able to offer some help, support and information, and places where you can go to further access these things. Care…

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What Are the Symptoms of STIs?

Posted on: August 12, 2020

If you are searching for information on what are the symptoms of STIs, this article will give you some helpful information. In many cases, you might notice having symptoms. But, it might also happen to you need to know what these symptoms are in order to identify the problem and take care of it. But first of all, let’s have a little introduction about what STD is. Basically, it is defined as sexually transmitted disease…

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When is it time to consider care?

Posted on: June 15, 2020

As a parent or loved one ages, you may need to consider what is best for their living arrangements. There are a variety of options, such as home care and assisted living which are the most common. Image credit Moving your loved one to an assisted living facility can be difficult for everyone involved, but sometimes it’s even more difficult to know when the right time is to move or to call in outside help.…

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When Moles Become a Problem

Posted on: June 3, 2020

Moles are clusters of pigment cells (melanocytes) which form small spots. They are typically brown in colour, but may vary. Moles may be smooth, rough, hairy, raised or flat. They are usually oval or circular with a smooth edge. Over time moles can gradually change in appearance. There are a variety of different types of moles. Some of the most common include: Compound Melancytic Naevi – sometimes hairy, usually raised and light brown. Dermal Melanocytic…

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How caring impacts the carer

Posted on: June 1, 2020

Non-professional caregivers are people who care for others, who are not paid and caring for someone who could be a relative or friend, who because of illness, mental health problems, addiction or disability are unable to care for themselves without support. Image credit How caring affects your life? Caring can be a highly rewarding with many beneficial aspects, however, there are many ways in which it can make life more difficult and why many people…

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How Botox became a beauty trend

Posted on: May 26, 2020

Many new discoveries in the beauty industry and medical field happen by accident. Clinicians who undertake the research of  new treatments and drugs in Paid Clinical Trials, like the ones from https://www.trials4us.co.uk/ often come up with surprising results. This can be a new drug that works effectively to help the symptoms of a particular illness or a drug that has a surprising side effect that means it can be used in a different way. Image…

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What is Botox

Posted on: May 12, 2020

Botox is actually the trade name for the substance that is used by many Botox Gloucester companies such as http://doctorkate.co.uk/gloucestershire-botox-treatments/ as a part of their treatments. It is injected into the skin as a way in which to help combat the signs of ageing such as wrinkles and the substance inhibits muscle movement. Image Credit It is one of the most popular cosmetic treatments available around the world and thousands of men and women regularly…

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