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A million people in the UK see doctors about arthritis symptoms every year. Arthritis isn’t a single disease. It covers around a hundred disorders involving the joints including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and chronic fatigue syndrome. Because arthritis involves inflammation, the best way to beat it is to avoid foods that cause inflammation and eat plenty of foods that combat it. (more…)

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Ménière’s disease, or MD, is an inner ear condition which affects your hearing and balance. The French physician Prosper Ménière first published an article on this syndrome in 1861. MD affects different people differently and can incur mild inconvenience or have a chronic, debilitating impact on your quality of life. This is not a condition that can be self-diagnosed. It is important to consult a qualified medical practitioner who will be able to refer to the appropriate specialist. (more…)

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You might think that laziness is a bad habit, or that it’s a part of a person’s character, but new research suggests that it may also be a disease. Unsurprisingly, laziness has been linked to obesity – which is also a disease – and it seems that it’s because of this that so few people get as much exercise as they need. (more…)

It is very upsetting for parents to see their baby in pain. There are certain common health problems like colic that trouble infants. Although baby colic is not as serious as most of the parents perceive it to be, it irritates the little ones. (more…)

The hectic work schedules and pressure to meet targets have become an indispensable part of the modern life. It is vital to strengthen our immune system to sustain a sound body and mind in this stressful environment. We can strengthen our immune system by simply improving our food habits and including vitamin C and E in our diet. These vitamins act like antioxidants for our body and protect us from many common diseases. (more…)