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Sarah Cawood reveals worrying health update nine months after cancer diagnosis

SARAH Cawood has revealed that she’s found another lump, nine months after her cancer diagnosis. The 50-year-old shared the news with his legion of social media fans, and was flooded with messages of support. 4 Sarah Cawood revealed she’s found another lump, nine months after cancer diagnosisCredits: Instagram 4 The 50-year-old shared the news with …

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Good news for snack lovers… crisps may be about to get healthier!

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There is good news for snack-lovers: Crisps could be about to get healthier. Crisps contain acrylamide, which is a chemical substance formed when starchy foods, such as potatoes and bread, are cooked at high temperatures. There is evidence from studies in animals that the chemical is linked to cancer, making people more concerned about their …

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Girls’ mental health benefits from playing sports

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A new Canadian study finds sport has a remarkable impact on mental health, particularly among girls. For an all-female hockey association in Sydney, enrollment has been steadily increasing since they dropped the puck in their inaugural year in the fall of 2018. “I’m not sure what the magic of it is, but we’ve grown from …

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Hormone therapy may increase bone mineral density

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Share on PinterestA study suggests hormone therapy may help protect bone health in postmenopausal women. Halfpoint/Getty Images Researchers investigated the link between hormone therapy and bone mineral density in postmenopausal women. They found that multiple modes of hormone therapy increase bone mineral density, and effects remain even after treatment withdrawal. Further studies are needed to …

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Older women with clogged arteries need better treatment

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Share on PinterestResearchers say older women may need better treatments for clogged arteries. Dimitrije Tanaskovic/Stocksy Atherosclerosis is a condition in which the arteries narrow due to a sticky buildup of plaque deposits. Researchers say women over the age of 55 with this condition are at a higher risk of a cardiovascular event such as a …

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15+ Healthy Snack Recipes to Help You Poop

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Having trouble going #2? You may be struggling with constipation, and these tasty fiber-packed snacks can help with that. With at least 3 grams of fiber per serving, these snacks can help you get regular and feel like yourself again. Recipes like our Apple Pie Energy Balls and Easy Black Bean Dip are satisfying, delicious …

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First pill for fecal transplants wins FDA approval

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WASHINGTON — US health officials on Wednesday approved the first pill made from healthy bacteria found in human waste to fight dangerous gut infections — an easier way of performing so-called fecal transplants. The new treatment from Seres Therapeutics provides a simpler, rigorously tested version of stool-based procedures that some medical specialists have used for …

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My wife loved having a tan – it made her feel healthy but it destroyed her bit by bit

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A DYING mum of two wanted pictures of her “blackened and bloodied” diseased ear to be posted on the door of every sunbed shop to prevent anyone else from going through what she and her family suffered. It was Anthea Smith’s dying wish for a total ban on sunbeds, after skin cancer claimed her life …

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Mental health services lacking in Haldimand and Norfolk

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Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Haldimand major says immediate action is needed Published April 26, 2023 • Last updated 14 hours ago • 2 minute read Shelley Ann Bentley — Mayor of Haldimand County. Article content Mental health services in Haldimand and Norfolk are severely lacking, says Haldimand County’s mayor. Advertisements 2 This advertisement …

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What should be a healthy waist size for your height?

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It is important that you know your waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio. Why, you ask? That is because, according to research, it is one’s waist circumference that can be indicated obesity, predict disease risk, and ascertain overall health status. Also, it is a good estimate of visceral fat, the dangerous internal fat that coats the …

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