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What is Vitiligo?
Vitiligo is a long-term condition where pale white patches develop on the skin, caused by the lack of melanin
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Improve your gut health with plant-based foods
Most of your body’s bacteria are found in your gut, home to about 40 trillion bacteria. They are essential for overall health and make up your gut microbiome. Nonetheless, particular kinds of microbes in your digestive organs can add to numerous illnesses.
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9 Ways to improve your gut bacteria
Most of your body’s bacteria are found in your gut, home to about 40 trillion bacteria. They are essential for overall health and make up your gut microbiome. Nonetheless, particular kinds of microbes in your digestive organs can add to numerous illnesses.
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What is the leading cause of urinary incontinence?
Urinary incontinence can happen for many reasons, including urinary tract infections, vaginal infections or irritation, or constipation.
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Have you got your flu shots?
Flu shots are Influenza (flu) vaccines that protect against infection by influenza viruses. Flu is an infection of the nose, throat, and lungs, also called the respiratory system.
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Are your breasts dense?
A mammogram can determine whether your breasts are dense or not. Breast density reflects the amount of fibrous and glandular tissue in a woman’s breasts compared with the amount of fatty tissue.
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Chronic Kidney Disease: Understanding the Basics
The kidneys are an essential part of our body's filtration system, responsible for removing waste and
excess fluid from our blood.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) describes a wide range of neuro-developmental disorders that can cause significant social, behavioural and communication challenges.
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Skin cancer
Skin cancer is the most common type of skin cancer. There are three main types of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and melanoma.
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Sex in your 50s and 60s
Around age 50, the empty nest syndrome might make some women more interested in sex.
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Intercare provides oral health support for the frail elderly
Intercare Woodhill dentist, Dr Cornè van Geer, and oral hygienist Maggi Oosthuizen took hands to provide oral care to the frail elderly at Serene Park Retirement Centre.
How to continue oral health care as you age
As we age, our bodies undergo various changes, and our oral health is no exception. Maintaining good oral hygiene becomes increasingly important as the years go by. While the basics of brushing and flossing remain constant, there are specific considerations that seniors should keep in mind to ensure their teeth and gums stay healthy.
What causes neck pain in men?
Poor posture strains neck muscles from leaning over a computer or hunching over a workbench.
