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Bone Diseases and Their Treatments

Age is often unkind to our bones. Here are some problems you should watch out for and protect against in the passing years
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RABIES: One bite is all it takes

Did you know that not just dogs but any domestic animal can cause rabies? Read on to know more about this less-talked but lethal disease
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World Heart Day video

A video from World Heart Federation stressing that even the smallest steps can contribute to a healthier lifestyle.
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Safety First: How to Administer First Aid in a Medical Emergency

It is always better to know first aid and not need it rather than need first aid and not know it. You can save a life just by giving basic treatment until professional help turns up
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LABOUR: How to get ready

Labour is a demanding process. Care, relaxation and proper preparation will make it stress-free and help avoid undue complications
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Pilates: For a strong body and mind

The Pilates method combines the best of different exercise forms for the benefit of the body, mind, soul
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Myths and misconceptions about Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer's is not a normal part of aging, but a progressive and fatal disease. Recognising the signs early will help to manage the condition better
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Mind-Body Detoxification

Free your body of the toxins to experience vitality and reach your full health potential. Also, identify the cobwebs infesting your emotions and sweep them away. And experience the positive effects it has on your mind and body
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Stanford video: new treatments for chronic sinusitis

Learn how sinusitis, which affects 37 million Americans every year, is diagnosed and treated, including recent innovations. Presented by Peter H. Hwang, director of the Stanford Sinus center and professor of otolaryngology at Stanford University.
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Stanford video: cardiac risk and how to avoid it

Dr. Euan Ashley, assistant professor of cardiovascular medicine at the Stanford University Medical Center, breaks down a heart attack, explaining how it happens, why apparently healthy people can suffer heart attacks and what you can do about to prevent an attack.