One of the largest organs in the human body, the liver is located on the right side of the body underneath the lower ribcage. It converts nutrients into substances that the body can use and helps to remove toxins from the blood. In fact, the cone-shaped liver contains around 13% of our body’s total blood […]
Logically, it seems like a good idea to switch from sugary drinks to versions made using artificial sweeteners. You get the same sugary taste without the calories, which should help you lose weight as part of a calorie controlled diet. Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) such as soft drinks, fruit-flavoured drinks, and sports drinks, make up a […]
Gambling addiction can have a devastating effect not just on patients, but also their families. It can result in people losing their job, and leave families and children homeless. We know the condition may have a genetic component – and that the children of gambling addicts are at higher risk of gambling addiction themselves – […]
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Whatever your aims are, you will probably need some help as over 90 per cent of our resolutions dissolve into a pile of dust by mid-February. These simple steps work very well for setting yourself good intentions and keeping them. Be sure of what you want to achieve Before you set out intentions, sit down and […]
One Minute Medical School expert talks about the issues surrounding drug therapies for children with ADHD. […]
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Cycling is excellent for improving overall fitness and toning the lower body. As a non-impact activity, it places no stress on the joints of the knee, ankle or back, making it ideal for anyone who is restricted by problems in these areas. Most of us have a bike at the back of our garden shed […]
In recent years, the introduction of new medicines and treatments has exponentially increased the ability to handle and treat major diseases. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), between 1975 and 2000, the world consumption of pharmaceutical products increased drastically from US$ 70 billion to US$ 317 billion, with a consumption of medicines per capita […]
It is a pattern that is repeated every year. Binge eating and excessive drinking over the Christmas period is followed by a nationwide fitness drive that lasts about as long as the turkey and plum pudding heartburn. Health experts are warning people to avoid falling into the trap of “binge exercising”, which can swiftly lead […]
It’s easy to slump in front of the telly after an excess of Christmas festivities, but there are very good reasons why you should be careful about your posture in the holiday season. How you stand and hold yourself not only makes a difference to the way you look, but more importantly, the way your […]
Brussels sprouts could provide an answer to treating Alzheimer’s – the most common cause of dementia. A supercharged version of the acid derived from our Christmas dinner veg is the basis of new research aimed at developing a new drug to treat the progressive brain disease. Experts at the University of Aberdeen are working on […]
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