People have been experiencing dark moods for as long as humanity has existed. Sometimes they’re for understandable reasons, like the loss of a loved one or because of ongoing life problems. Sometimes they seem to appear from nowhere. It’s only more recently that we’ve really started to understand depression as an illness. There are a […]
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We probably all know a few basic facts about diabetes – it has to do with blood sugar levels, there’s no cure, and you manage it with diet and insulin. You might not know, however, that there are three different types of diabetes, that there are ways to reduce the risk of developing diabetes, or
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There’s an ominous sound to the word “hypertension”, the proper name for high blood pressure. High blood pressure in its own right, however, rarely has any symptoms. It’s more of a concern because of what it could lead to later. High blood pressure is something that might come up in a regular medical checkup or
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Ethical consumption is becoming more and more of a priority for many people, and one way that is expressed is through the increasing popularity of organic food. Organic food is supposed to promote sustainable farming techniques and increase biodiversity. There are also claims that it’s healthier. So just how true are all the supposed benefits
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There are two things that always appear in any piece of health advice. Whatever else you might do, you need to exercise regularly, and you need to eat right. Nutrition is one of the most important aspects of healthy living, but it can also be one of the most confusing. The more you read, the
