Blood pressure is the pressure exerted by the body’s blood against the walls of the arteries. We are talking about a pressure that is essential for the blood to circulate through the blood vessels so that it can provide oxygen and nutrients to all the body’s organs for them to function properly. However, sometimes there […]
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Summary – Polypharmacy: who is concerned? – Dangers of polypharmacy – Polypharmacy: risk prevention According to the World Health Organization, polypharmacy is defined as “the administration of several drugs simultaneously or the administration of an excessive number of drugs.” The use of multiple medications simultaneously may be necessary or even essential for
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Summary – Drug counterfeiting: definition – Counterfeit medicines in the world – Measures to fight against counterfeit medicines – Tips to avoid the risks of consuming counterfeit medicines Counterfeit medicines are a fraud that can harm the health of the people who are deceived. Its considerable increase in recent years, due mainly to the sales
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Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin characterized by the appearance of scaly reddish lesions, preferably on the elbows, knees, and scalp, which can affect nails and joints. It is not a contagious or hereditary disease, and although there is a genetic predisposition in people who suffer from it, other triggers are usually involved. It
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Humans have been drinking alcohol for all sorts of reasons for at least 10,000 years and I don’t think they will ever stop. Honestly, despite being a teetotaler, what sparked my interest in this subject is a certain handsome surgeon who is also an alcoholic, going by the name of Kabir Singh. I’m sure you
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A disease is a disorder or malfunction of the body, leading to a decline in health. Classifying diseases is seen as a major step in properly identifying and effectively treating diseases. In our previous article, we discovered some categories of conditions and today, we shall learn more. Degenerative Diseases As we age, parts of the
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Have you had the feeling that something is wrong with your eyes lately? Is your vision blurry, or does your head hurt? Then it’s time to get an eye exam! Why Is an Eye Exam Important? The importance of annual eye exams goes far beyond checking for blurry vision. Your ophthalmologist can make sure you
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If your home was constructed before 1978, the chances are high that it has lead-based paint. While the federal government banned lead paint in 1978, some states banned it even earlier. That’s because lead from paint, as well as lead-contaminated dust, is one of the most common causes of lead poisoning! Lead-based paint is still
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Mindfulness aims at reaching a deep state of emotional awareness through different concrete techniques. This practice succeeds in separating the person from their thoughts to recognize them and question mental patterns, giving great weight to the “here and now” through total attention to the present moment. Mindfulness is a practice increasingly used in psychology to
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Falls, burns and minor cuts are common emergencies that can happen in a workplace. However, are you and your colleagues prepared to respond to such emergencies? If not, this ongoing series article will help you find the right answers you are looking for! What Is Health and Safety at Work? I don’t really think that
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