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What Your Blood Type Says About Your Health

Do you know your blood type? There’s a good chance that you don’t. There are compelling health reasons why you should know, especially when it comes to your heart. Research suggests that people with certain blood types — namely A and B — are at higher risk of developing blood clots and having attacks and strokes. “We think about blood type a lot when we think about transfusions,” says Robert […]

todayMay 30, 2025 19

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Another View on Processed Foods

Written by Alison Gwinn Not all processed foods are alike. Not all fall into the “junk food” category.  According to the Department of Agriculture, (USA) processed foods are any raw agricultural commodities that have been altered from their original state. That can include cutting, drying, freezing, pasteurising or packaging.  The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics places these foods on a continuum, says Nancy Farrell Allen, an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics […]

todayMay 21, 2025 17

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Aging and Your Eyes

As you age, it is normal to notice changes in your vision. A few common changes for older adults include: Losing the ability to see up close Having trouble distinguishing colours, such as blue from black Needing more time to adjust to changing levels of light These problems are often easily corrected. Glasses, contact lenses, and improved lighting may help and enable you to maintain your lifestyle and independence. Your […]

todayMay 11, 2025 22

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Beating Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer develops in the prostate, an organ just below the urethra that is an essential part of the male reproductive system. Most prostate cancers do not have an identifiable cause, but doctors have found many factors that raise the risk of developing the disease. Prostate cancer is the fourth most prevalent cancer in the world, with 1.27 million cases diagnosed in 2018. Excess Weight  A significant number of people […]

todayApril 11, 2025 39

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Parkinson’s – Is there Help on the Horizon?

Scientists are testing new drug molecules to develop treatments for Parkinson’s. Researchers at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, have found that a novel drug molecule may have the ability to fight the development of early-onset Parkinson’s disease in younger people, according to a new study published in Nature Communications.  The new compound is in the family of tetrahydropyrazolo-pyrazine (THPP) compounds developed by Biogen. The most successful such compound, referred to as BIO-2007817, can […]

todayApril 2, 2025 31

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10 Things Most Commonly Missed By Doctors

Most Commonly Missed or Delayed Diagnoses by Medical Condition Derived from 836 relevant cases from patient safety incident reports, malpractice claims, morbidity and mortality rounds (conferences that review patient deaths and complications), and focus group responses. Reported in JAMA Network Open. 1.    Colorectal cancer 2.    Lung cancer 3.    Breast cancer 4.    Myocardial infarction (heart attack) 5.    Prostate cancer 6.    Stroke 7.    Sepsis 8.    Bladder cancer 9.    Pulmonary embolism 10. Brain […]

todayMarch 26, 2025 101

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Social Clubs

About Social Clubs There are 18 of these scattered across the country. They are run by committees of volunteers and charge a small annual membership fee to cover their running costs. Enjoy your retirement and meet with like-minded people in your area. Examples of the services offered by a club: They encourage participation in monthly meetings They provide varied forms of entertainment at these meetings They arrange outings and excursions […]

todayMarch 19, 2025 63

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When to drink Coffee

This article explains when the best time to drink coffee is to maximize its benefits and minimize its side effects. Coffee is one of the world’s most popular beverages. It contains a very popular stimulant called caffeine. Many people reach for a cup of this caffeinated beverage immediately after rising, whereas others believe it’s more beneficial to hold off for a few hours. It is thought that drinking coffee too […]

todayMarch 19, 2025 33

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Deborah Darling on Age and Beauty

Ageing is often seen as something to resist, but Deborah Darling is redefining what it means to grow older with confidence and style. At 53, she stepped into the world of modelling, proving that beauty knows no age. Through fashion, social media, and advocacy, she’s inspiring women to embrace themselves at every stage of life. Today, we’re diving into her journey, her perspective on ageing, and the powerful message she’s […]

todayFebruary 18, 2025 116

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