WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY 2019

Every year, on 14 June, countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD). The event serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood. Blood is an important resource, both for planned treatments and urgent interventions. It can […]

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THE DANGERS OF TRAMADOL ABUSE

Those who misuse or abuse tramadol are at risk for developing an addiction. In some cases, even people who follow their doctor’s directions can become addicted. After frequent, prolonged tramadol use, many people develop a tolerance to the drug. This means they have to take larger doses to feel the drug’s effects. Along with tolerance, […]

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HOW POOR SLEEPING HABITS AFFECTS YOUR HEALTH

– POOR COORDINATION INCREASING RISKS OF ACCIDENTS When we are suffering from sleep debt, we are putting ourselves at risk from injury. One reason behind this is that we may suffer from daytime sleepiness which can affect our coordination. This is dangerous especially when you are driving or commuting, as there is a high chance […]

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What You Can Do For Your Kidneys: The Eight Golden Rules

Kidney diseases are often referred to as “silent killers”, which will greatly affect your quality of life. There are, however, several easy ways to reduce the risk of developing kidney disease.Keeping fit and active –    Keeping fit and active –    Keep regular control of your blood sugar level –    Monitor your blood pressure –    Eat […]

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ALCOHOL, THE LIVER AND AGING

As we get older and our bodies change, our ability to tolerate alcohol changes too. The changes you face as you get older are important to understand when thinking about drinking alcohol. Different health issues may develop as you age. You may also need to take more medications than you used to, or different medications […]

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