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How Smoking Affects Skin Health
Smoking and skin health: Smoking is associated with premature ageing and wrinkles, as well as more serious skin conditions such as skin cancer and psoriasis. Smoking…
22 May 2009
Depression: Introduction
Depression is a common mental illness that cause constant very low moods. It is treated with antidepressants (medicines) and counselling or psychotherapy.
05 May 2009
Heart health: Dr Joe
Keeping a healthy heart by quitting smoking and healthy eating reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases like heart attack and high blood pressure.
05 May 2009
Resistance training (weight training; strength training)
Resistance training: A type of physical activity that involves some form of resistance used against a muscle contraction. There are many types of resistance that can…
07 Feb 2009
Growth Hormone for Weight Loss
Growth hormone reduces obesity through its actions on two enzymes which control fat accumulation and the breakdown of stored triglycerides into free fatty acids.
15 Nov 2008
Mediterranean diet
A Mediterranean diet is a diet based on plant foods. It is high in N-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and phytochemicals. Fat intake under the Mediterranean…
01 Oct 2008
Psychoeducation
Psychoeducation Information by medical Professionals: Psychoeducation is a component of psychotherapy that involves the sharing of information between the psychologist and the client whereby both parties…
19 Aug 2008
Discussing Obesity With a Friend or Loved One
Discussing obesity - Obesity (Weight) how to communicate with a loved one or friend about their weight written by health professionals
03 Jul 2008
Cholesterol Testing
A cholesterol test is a simple blood test carried out to measure the levels of these two cholesterol types in the blood, and the levels…
19 Jun 2008
