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Here within our health blog we explore all aspects, from existing medical conditions to proven methods of maintaining a well functioning body. Our knowledgeable writers continue to share their expertise within their enjoyable articles. Why not take a moment to browse our topics and learn the latest in all matters health.

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Fire Risk Assessment for Northamptonshire Warehouses

Assessors of Warehouse Risks know that warehouses have risks of fire entirely different from those found in offices and shops. Racking and Storage Height Racking and Storage Height – Racking forms a barrier to fighting a fire and helps spread it. In an assessment we would look at the height of storage against the coverage of any sprinkler system and…
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What to Ask About Hearing Aid Brands in Bristol

A quick checklist to find the best hearing aid brand for you in Bristol and get a proper fitting within minutes! Ask About Processing Channels More channels allow for finer frequency tuning, especially in noisy situations like restaurants, shops and open plan offices. Find out how many channels a model has and whether it will suit your specific hearing loss.…
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What Can a Professional Hearing Test Detect?

Having health checkups is something that is important to ensure that you keep an eye on your health and catch anything that might be going wrong early. For example, there are lots of things that can remain unnoticed for a long time without a health checkup, such as high blood pressure and cholesterol for example, but can be very dangerous.…
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Four Omega-3-Rich Foods and How to Eat Them

Omega-3 fatty acids are healthy fats that support the heart, brain, and immune system. Because the body can’t produce them naturally, it’s important to include omega-3-rich foods in your diet. Here are four easy ways to get more of these essential fats. Salmon Salmon is one of the richest sources of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly EPA and DHA, which support…
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How to Manage Irritable Bowel Syndrome

IBS – otherwise known as irritable bowel syndrome is a digestive condition that is relatively common. The extent of the problems that sufferers experience can vary. Some of the common symptoms of the illness include pain in the gut and bowel region, bloating, wind, diarrhoea and constipation. Although it is not a life-threatening illness, the problems that come with it…
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Look Good and Benefit Your Mind

While we are all familiar with the saying “beauty only goes so deep”, it is much more than that. The way you appear has a huge impact on your self-esteem and confidence. Here are some ways that your appearance can affect how you feel on the inside. (more…)
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What does earwax do and why is it important

Have you ever found your inner ears starting to itch or noticed that your hearing is becoming a little muffled? You might be in need of an Ear wax removal Newbury company to help remove excess ear wax. Earwax, or cerumen as it is medically known, is a sticky substance that is produced by glands that are found in our…
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Safety first – Keeping a log of whose in your building

Image credit Managing visitors to your workplace as well as your employees can be a stressful task to undertake, especially as it is incredibly important from a fire safety and security point of view. There are a number of things that you can do to make this a little easier. Receptionists – make sure that you employ a receptionist to…
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Safe sex and condoms

When people talk about reasons to use condoms, the first that comes to mind is because they are safe and provide protection from sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). That is true, but is there any other reason to use them? They can also prevent unwanted pregnancy, of course. Image credit If you’re talking to an adult who’s been sexually active for…
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Exciting Advances in Medical Technology in the 21st Century

The 21st century has seen incredible breakthroughs in medical technology. From the first draft of the human genome to cutting-edge cancer treatments, the 21st century has seen a huge surge in medical technology. But what are some of the most exciting developments? Here are some medical breakthroughs worth celebrating in the coming years. Then, you can decide for yourself if…
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Opening up to the possibilities of life

There are times in our lives when we need to make choices. It’s one of the many themes explored in the film Beginners. It has a good cast with the late great Christopher Plummer as an elderly man coming out to his son and embracing a life that he could have had earlier. Sadly, he becomes ill with Cancer and…
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Long term health effects of STIs

Sexually transmitted infections can occur as a result of unprotected sex, anal sex, oral sex and through sharing unwashed sex toys. The types of infections that can be passed on include chlamydia, gonorrhoea and genital herpes. It is possible to detect these STIs and a number of other ones when you use a Home StI kits Bexley company. This allows…
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Tips for Surviving a Cold Winter

Summers seem to be getting hotter, and winters are getting colder. Whether the hot or cold is better and more bearable depends on who you ask, but as winter is coming up, here are some tips on surviving a cold winter. Image Credit Spend as much time as you can with friends or make some new ones! You may just…
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Facts you may not know about STIs

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are one type of infection that has been impacted positively since we have all been encouraged to reduce our contact with people as a result of the current pandemic. These infections can cause all kinds of issues from infertility through to life long health conditions. Image credit It is thought that over a million sexually transmitted…
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The Bubonic Plague

In our pandemic ravaged times, it is easy to forget that this is something that has happened over and over again previously in human history. The human race has come up against many pandemics before – one of the most famous of these is probably the bubonic plague, or as it is more chillingly known – the black death. Originally,…
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Occupational Health and Safety

The Occupational Health and Safety Act of UK is a complex body of legislation which governs the protection of UK workers from the risks of accidents at work. The Act was introduced in 2021 to make the workplace safer for all workers both at work and at leisure. It makes provision for employers to ensure safe working conditions and limits…
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What is Classed As a Disability?

Classifying a disability can sometimes be a complex task especially in the case of individuals with learning disabilities, mental impairments or physical limitations. The first step in disability assessment involves defining the type of disability and what are the different classifications of disability. Disability classifications can include physical impairment, mental impairment, learning disability, sensory impairment and physiological impairment. Learning disabilities…
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How to Take Care of Your Back

It is a fact that no one likes to have back pain and if you are experiencing it right now, there are things you can do to lessen the pain or at least make it less severe. If you think back pain is something you will be forced to live with forever because of damage to the back, you are…
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