10 mental health facts In this article, we will describe 10 facts about mental health. 1. How do you define mental health? Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every […]
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10 hip pain facts We will now describe 10 facts about hip pain. Key Points Hip pain is a common complaint among patients of all ages Accurate diagnosis is crucial to determine the underlying cause A thorough history and physical examination are essential for diagnosis Imaging (and laboratory tests in some) are usually necessary to […]
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Why is Prince William so bald and Prince Harry isn’t? It is not clear why Prince William is bald, but Prince Harry has lovely ginger locks. It is probably chance. Prince William’s baldness is due to a common genetic condition called male pattern baldness or ‘androgenetic alopecia’. This condition affects many men, and is caused […]
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10 contraception facts We will describe 10 contraception facts and figures. 1. What is contraception? Also known as birth control, contraception is the use of various methods to prevent pregnancy. 2. No method of contraception is 100% effective Methods that last a long time (e.g. IUDs, see below) are the most effective because they remove […]
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10 eating disorder facts We will describe 10 facts about for eating disorders. 1. Definition. Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses characterised by disturbances in eating behaviour, attitude towards food, and body image. 2. Types. The most common types of eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder. 3. Anorexia nervosa. This is characterised by severe […]
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10 head injury and concussion facts In this article, we will describe 10 facts about head injury and concussion. 1. What is concussion? A concussion is a sudden but short-lived loss of mental function. They are due to a traumatic brain injury (TBI ) caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head; or […]
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10 skin cancer facts Key Points Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, with over 100,000 new cases diagnosed annually Incidence rates have increased by 45% in the past decade Three main types: Melanoma: Most aggressive, deadliest, and accounts for most skin cancer-related deaths. Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC): More aggressive, faster-growing, and […]
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10 back pain facts Back pain is normal. Most humans have or have had it. In fact, 80% of the population have it at some point in their lifetime. And it is responsible for 40% of all lost work days. Key Points High Prevalence: Approximately 80% of UK adults experience back pain at some point, […]
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Marilyn Monroe and her endometriosis It is thought that Marilyn Monroe had endometriosis. The gynaecological disease affects 1 in 10 women. Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows in other places, such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes. But unlike cells that line the womb, endometriosis cells cannot […]
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Ronald Reagan, his eyesight and contact lenses Ronald Wilson Reagan was an American politician and actor who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989. He was so nearsighted that – as a college football player, his vision was limited to the square yard of turf occupied by the opposing team’s […]
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