August 2014

Aerobics delays ageing

A person who maintains aerobic fitness may delay biological ageing by up to 12 years, a new analysis shows. Jogging and other types of aerobic exercise improve the body's oxygen consumption and its use in generating energy (metabolism).
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A cancer that can be beaten

250 000 women die from cervical cancer every year. And yet we have the means to prevent it. Why does this not always happen? 
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Screening tests for women

There are many health screening tests for women. Maybe you wonder if you are up to date with them all. Or you may feel vaguely that you should probably start having them done - yet not really know precisely what tests you should have, when and where, or even what they are for. Considering the time and expense involved, are they really necessary?
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Six popular water myths

Our tap water may not be as clean as we think. In this article we separate fact from fiction. 
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Basic dental care for children

The teeth in a young child's mouth may not be permanent, but they require as much care as an adult's. Neglecting them can have lifelong consequences. 
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