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Cold sores are a very common virus, around 80% of the population has the herpes simplex virus it is dormant until something triggers it then all hell breaks loose. The virus can only be caught by close contact like kissing. Many people contract the virus between the ages on 3-5 but won’t actually have an outbreak until puberty. If...

  Bananas Bananas are rich in vitamin B and potassium – Vitamin B gives us energy and potassium protects the heart. Eating 1 banana a day will reduce your blood pressure and clear up your arteries thus preventing atherosclerosis, which is the accumulation of fatty acids in the arteries. Oranges Oranges are a great source...

A dieter following a Lighter-Life weight-loss programme died yesterday by drinking four litres of water in just two hours. The dieter complained that her stomach felt solid when she was drinking water while watching television, she was sick and then collapsed when she went to the toilet. An inquest was held that concluded her...

To prevent serious birth defects women are encouraged to take folic acid before conceiving and during early pregnancy. Folic acid is a vitamin B found in mostly green leafy vegetables and even orange juice. Studies have found that women who do take folic acid before pregnancy and up to three months during conception reduce the risks of...

Blood pressure is also called hypertension; this increases the risks of stroke, heart attack and heart failure. There are no symptoms for high blood pressure so the only way to find out is to use a blood pressure machine. You can either go to your doctors or buy one that is approved by the British Hypertension Society. They are easy to...

With the shortage of NHS dentists in the UK, it is not a surprise that Britons are flying abroad for dental treatments. The minimum cost of going to a private dentist for a check-up is £25 and this can sometimes be as high as £40. This is just for a health check of your teeth and the actual cost of dental treatment can cost...

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