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Type 1 Diabetes: Emergency Signs

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One of the key goals in the treatment and management of type 1 diabetes is to avoid the two acute complications. These are diabetes ketoacidosis and hypoglycemia, which can lead to cognitive impairment and in extreme cases shorter lifespan.

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Diet for a Healthy Brain

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Our brain constantly requires high quality nutrients to function properly. Throughout our lifespan, the brain undergoes several changes in its chemistry and architecture to support various life stages, which is why knowing which foods to eat, and which to avoid is important for healthy aging and avoiding cognitive decline.

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13 Healthy tips to help control Binge Eating

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Balanced and healthy eating is an important pillar in maintaining our health. However, due to many reasons that can occur in our life, we sometimes might have a difficult time controlling when and what we eat. When that happens, we must be aware of it, and by following tips in this article, we can prevent a downward spiral of binge eating that can significantly impact our physical and mental health.

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Introduction to: Brain Health

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Neurological disorders are the second leading cause of death and the primary contributor to global disability, and the number of individuals living with brain-related diseases is projected to double by 2050. Are you willing to become just another statistic, or are you prepared to ensure that your memories stay with you until very old age.

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Common issues with quadricep muscles (read before your...

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The quad muscles are important for a variety of movements, and several issues can occur either due to over activity or underuse, which is why preventative exercises are there to reduce the risk of injury and allow us to keep moving.

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Types of therapies: which one is right for...

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Today we have several emerging therapies that have been showing promising results in a very short period of time, such as Havening, Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy (REBT) and Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT). Also, some of the therapies, like Primers and Self-hypnosis can be done in the comfort of your own home, and still achieve significant progress, concerning your particular situation.

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Menopause: How to deal with Hot Flushes

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A hot flush/flash in menopause is a sudden sensation of heat, often rising from the feet to the top of the head. While some women can experience only a mild wave of warmth, others may experience being overwhelmed and will break out in a sweat.

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Life’s Unforeseen Turns: A Journey of Love, Loss,...

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We all have a story, and my story has changed the direction of my life. It all began many years ago, when I met a gorgeous Cook Island man at Training College. We were both 19 at the time. We went out once with a group of others and did not see each other again for another 27 years.

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Logotherapy: Meaning and Avenues to Meaning-Discovery

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Meaning is the primary force that draws us forward in life, but what is meaningful today may not be next week. This is why having, and knowing, your purpose in life is important, and purpose itself changes over our lifetime.

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Interactions between nutrients and genes

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Food is not always “just food” since we all might react differently to certain nutrients. This is most evidently seen when we talk about coffee and caffeine, since some of us absorb caffeine much slower, which has a negative effect on our health. The reason for this is our unique genetics.

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Common issues with hamstring muscles (read before your...

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Understanding various hamstring issues, including tightness, strains and tendinopathy, is essential for effective treatment and injury prevention. Sedentary lifestyles often contribute to hamstring tightness. Adopting stretching and dynamic exercise routines can help alleviate hamstring issues.

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