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• Essential Health Tips Men and Women Can Use

  15 June 2021

  No matter what age you are, maintaining a good state of health is crucial. The more effort you put into staying healthy now, the easier you'll find staying healthy in your golden years. Here are some essential health tips that both men and women can use. Ditch Afternoon Caffeine While coffee can offer a useful boost in the morning, it can have a negative impact in your sleep in the afternoon.

• Peripheral Artery Disease Explained

  5 February 2021

  Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a vascular condition that is characterised by the build-up of plaque on the inner walls of your arteries. This impairs blood circulation and can make it difficult for sufficient volumes of blood to reach your limbs. Developing PAD is often an early sign that you are at an increased risk of developing other vascular conditions, such as stroke or atherosclerosis. Having a family history of any vascular condition increases the likelihood of developing PAD, and although the exact cause of PAD is not fully understood, those who smoke, those who are obese and those with high cholesterol appear to be more susceptible to developing the condition.

• Answering Two Frequently Asked Questions About Gynaecologists

  26 August 2020

  When compared to a man, a woman's body is quite complicated because it is biologically built to accommodate a child and still provide for the child after birth. That is why, as a woman, you find yourself going through a menstrual cycle and experiencing hormonal changes. Here are some of the questions that are frequently asked about gynaecologists concerning your body and reproductive systems: When Should You First Visit a Gynaecologist?

• Physiotherapy for Knee Pain

  26 March 2020

  Knee injuries are very common and can occur for a variety of reasons including: Sports injuries Injuries sustained in accidents, e.g. car accidents etc. Arthritis Gout Fractures In addition to the reasons above, knee injuries can also occur from simple muscle movements with age. People are more prone to knee injuries as they age and the fluid between joints begins to wear out and bone loss occurs. This makes it difficult to perform simple daily tasks including, climbing up stairs, sitting for long periods of time and even driving short distances.

• Markedly Reduce the Risk of Cervical Cancer

  18 September 2019

  As people get older, they may be at greater risk of contracting a serious illness, and this is why it's important, in certain circumstances, to be screened. For women, the biggest risk involves cancer of the cervix, and this is why healthcare providers can conduct a smear test to help look for signs of trouble. If you're between the age of 25 and 74, then you should pay close attention to this risk and if you have not had the appropriate check, should get one.