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To tan or not to tan; is that even a question?

If there’s anything Slip! Slop! Slap! has taught us, it’s if you don’t want to get skin cancer, you need to protect yourself against the sun. But what the Victorian Council’s message didn’t teach us, was that it’s not only … Continue reading

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To your good health: the key to happiness in old age

Health and happiness. They’re society’s ultimate pursuits. Young or old, we all want them regardless of what stage of life we are at. But achieving them can become more difficult as we get older. Your physical health can suffer, as … Continue reading

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Height, Heart Disease and Keeping Perspective

A study published by the University of Leicester last month gained a lot of media attention when it linked genetically short adult height to coronary artery disease. The results prompted some to ask questions of the medical field, and what … Continue reading

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