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There are a lot of studies which suggest a lot of things but don't actually prove anything. It's important that you take this into account when you read about a study. They're not definitive and just because they show one thing doesn't mean…

Osteoporosis is a weakening of the bones which often occurs later in life. It's a condition which is much more common in post-menopausal women than it is in men. Though of course men can get it too. The disease is responsible for the…

Cancer is a vicious condition which can kill you very quickly if left untreated. It's dangerous regardless of the variety you contract and it's important that it's always taken very seriously. The best way to treat cancer is to catch it as…

There are many conditions which become more probable when you get older. These conditions should never be assumed to only affect the elderly however as you can get them at almost any age. Of course it's much less likely to contract this…

There are various different kinds of dementia and various different symptoms which can indicate the condition. As such it’s often hard to immediately identify dementia. Though there’s certainly no cure for this terrible illness there’s…

We're all living busier lives than our ancestors did. Technology has many advantages and one of those is the simple fact that it lets us do more. We can travel further to work, we can fill our day with more tasks and we can holiday in…

HIV/AIDS is a scary disease. It's scary on a world-wide scale and it has been scary for almost thirty years now. It's not curable but it is avoidable and over the course of years and years volunteers all over the world have been trying to…

Arthritis is an incredibly common condition in the world today. As with all of the most commonly suffered diseases worldwide, arthritis has a good deal of differing treatments available for it. It comes in many different forms which…

Everyone loves to have sex and a lot of people have sex very often. Regular intercourse isn't for everyone but even the least sexual amongst us will enjoy a good romp from time to time. The issue comes in contraceptives. They come in such a…

When it comes to losing weight, it can often seem like the whole world is against you. It can feel like you're destined to fail and often the only thing that's going to keep you going is your own will to succeed. Weight loss isn't nearly as…

Valentine’s Day has come and gone and we can all breathe a huge sigh of relief. Who needs a day to express their love? It should be something which you celebrate every single day you’re with the person you love, not something which requires…

The office can be a bit stressful and being there longer than everyone else doesn't make it any easier. The fact is that having a boss who's younger than you can take some adapting. It can seem strange to take instructions from someone who…

There’s a lot on offer for those looking to lose weight or exercise more efficiently. There are so many products, supplements and schemes you can buy or buy into that it can seem more than a little overwhelming. The reason that there are so…

One of the biggest issues with health and wellbeing is that with each supposedly miraculous pill or supplement discovered there are a dozen studies released to discredit it. It’s actually really hard to know for sure whether the latest…

Diabetes is a worldwide issue and an epidemic but when I say diabetes what am I talking about? Type one diabetes is not and has never been an epidemic because it's a condition which has a strong genetic component. It's through a combination…

The allergens which exacerbate asthma are fairly well-known in medicine. Pollen and pollution are the big two which exist outdoors and mould, dust and animals are the three which worst effect asthmatics indoors. So regardless of where you…

China is very quickly becoming a super power in its own right. It’s an industrial giant, if you consider how many items we take for granted have ‘made in China’ stamped onto them you start to realise just how massive this manufacturing…

Smog has been an issue which many cities have faced. It's not a new phenomena and it's certainly not one which is unique to Asian cities. In the past London was well known for its heavy smog and during the industrial revolution any city or…

Sex is something which everybody does. It’s becoming much less taboo with every single generation which is great because it means that sex is more talked about and that’s what’s important. Talking about sex, STD’s and any other sexual…

Weight loss supplements are what they are. They're ways for you to try to accentuate your weight loss which is a very nice way of saying they are ways to try to cheat. I say try because they don't work without massively unpleasant side…

The common cold is so common because it has not been cured yet and it probably never will be. It’s not a serious condition and most people will have a cold without even noticing they do. It’s rare that a cold will get to the point where you…

Obesity causes so many healthy problems that it’s almost impossible to list them all in one article. It will damage your heart and your joints, you’ll find it harder to breathe on occasions and it might well infect you with type two…

Weight loss is a constant commitment. It's not something you're going to be able to pick up and put down as you please. Most people are great at weight loss for the first few weeks and then give up when the going gets a little tougher. The…

Asthma is a condition whose cause isn't fully understood. There's a list as long as your arm full of high risk factors but no-one can tell you just what the defining one is - what actually causes asthma? Considering how common asthma is in…

Supplements are sweeping the world. There are whole aisles dedicated to their sale in most of the larger supermarkets and almost everyone will have taken or come into contact with them in the past. In all but specific cases, supplements are…

We all know that we need vitamins and minerals to survive but how many of you actually know exactly what you need to survive? That’s the thing with thinking about the specific requirements our bodies have, they’re specific. So specific in…

Contrary to popular opinion, you can indeed have far too much of a good thing. This is especially true when it comes to nutrition and your wellness. There are a lot of things you need to stay healthy, even more things that you should avoid…

The contraceptive pill is very common today. It's an effective form of pregnancy prevention but a lot of people don't know very much about it. If you've ever wondered about the pill, what it does and how exactly it does that then worry no…

Type two diabetes is a condition which is sweeping the globe. The largest risk factor for it is obesity, which makes sense as the world is currently suffering an obesity epidemic. Processed food is readily available, cheap and easy to cook.…

Syphilis is one of the better known STD's in the world today. It's said to have emerged after our first expeditions into the new world, being brought back by sailors. The infection spreads through direct contact with the syphilis sores of…