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• Physiological And Psychological Effects Of Alcohol Abuse
  Sunday, November 29th, 2009

  Alcohol abuse is a social problem throughout most ofthe world and with it comes a range of physical and psychological health issues. Read more about how alcoholism affects your body and mind in this article.

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• All About How The Body Controls Blood Pressure
  Sunday, November 29th, 2009

  Hypertension is the term doctors use for high blood pressure. It’s often referred to as a “silent killer” since many people may have no noticeable symptoms. Find out how the body regulates blood pressure, and what you can do to control it!

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• Risk Factors for Heart Disease
  Sunday, November 29th, 2009

  There are a range of risk factors for heart disease and many of us have at least 3-4. Find out what they are in our article.

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• Obesity and Other Related Illnesses
  Sunday, November 29th, 2009

  Being obese or overweight affects most people in our community and along with it comes a range of associated illnesses. Find our more here…

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• xxCholesterol: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly!
  Sunday, November 29th, 2009

  You hear a great deal about cholesterol these days—but you still may not understand its effect upon the human body.  For instance, cholesterol is actually an essential component of cells.  It plays an important role in the production of nerve tissue, digestive bile, and sex hormones.   
  The Link Between Cholesterol and Heart Disease
  Yet, there is an [...]

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• The Facts on Heart Disease
  Sunday, November 29th, 2009

  Heart Disease is encountered by the majority of the population at some stage in their life. This could be in the form of arteriosclerosis, cardiomyopathy, congenital defect…

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• What Is Insulin?
  Sunday, November 29th, 2009

  Overview: Insulin is a natural hormone that helps the body to process sugars. When you take in sugars, your body gets the signal it needs to break these down from the bigger carbohydrate molecules into the more accessible glucose form.
  But in order to get the new glucose particles to the cells in the body, the body [...]

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• xxCholesterol: A Guide Of High and Low Foods
  Sunday, November 29th, 2009

  Cholesterol belongs to the sterol group of fats and is a necessary component of cells throughout the body. In fact cholesterol plays a vital role in the production of nerve tissue, digestive bile and the sex hormones. Not only does our body need Cholesterol but it also manufactures it itself via the liver that creates [...]

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• xxHigh Blood Pressure: 10 Tips That Could Save Your Life!
  Sunday, November 29th, 2009

  When most people are told they have high blood pressure (or Hypertension) it comes as quite a shock. With many people being diagnosed between the ages of 25-45, it is fast becoming a great concern for both the individual and their young families.
  The problem is, it has no early symptoms. You feel good, life’s great. [...]

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• Risk Factors for Heart Attack
  Sunday, November 29th, 2009

  Heart attack is the biggest killer in the western world and it often occurs without warning. Find out about the risk factors in this article.

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