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8 Reasons why sleep is important
A good night's sleep is essential for your health and wellbeing. Here are 8 reasons why sleep is important.
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Kombucha: The benefits and risks of this fermented tea
Kombucha is a fizzy, fermented tea that has gained popularity in recent years due to its supposed health benefits, but it's not suitable for everyone.
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Asthma inhalers: The 3 device types explained
Three different inhaler devices are used to prevent and treat asthma symptoms including metered-dose, dry powder and soft mist inhalers.
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Zinc: a food guide
Zinc is a nutrient that is essential for human health. Our bodies do not make zinc, instead we absorb zinc from foods. Read on to find out the best food sources
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Reduce inflammation with an anti-inflammatory diet
Chronic inflammation is linked to conditions such as heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis and cancer. An anti-inflammatory diet may help reduce inflammation.
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ADHD diet guide
Foods and beverages can affect ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) symptoms. Learn more about how dietary choices impact symptoms.
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Psoriatic arthritis diet guide: Foods to eat and foods to avoid
A healthy, well-balanced diet is important for people living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Learn more about what diet changes are beneficial for PsA.
Featured Health Guides
Browse our list of detailed information guides that group together a variety of articles for frequently diagnosed conditions.
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Allergies
Allergies are an overreaction by your immune system to a substance or food that is not considered harmful to most other people. Substances that cause allergies are called allergens or “triggers”.
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Asthma
Asthma is a common inflammatory lung disease which can lead to attacks of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.
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COVID-19
COVID-19, or coronavirus disease, is the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronaviurus 2) the novel coronavirus identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019.
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Diabetes
Diabetes is a condition where the body cannot maintain normal blood glucose levels. There are 3 main types: gestational, type 1, type 2 plus a stage before called pre-diabetes.