Tag: health
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What is antimicrobial resistance?
When experts are asked about the biggest challenges facing humanity, one that is usually brought up is Antimicrobial Resistance or AMR. But what exactly is antimicrobial resistance, and why are so many people worried about it? Let’s break down the topic. What are microbes? Microbes are teeny tiny living things that we can’t see with…
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The science behind vitamin D
How does your body make vitamin D? We start with a molecule called 7-dehydrocholesterol (7-DHC). This is made in your skin on the pathway to cholesterol. When your body needs vitamin D, it uses 7-DHC and on the vitamin D pathway. Energy from the sun reaches us as ultraviolet (UV) radiation, mostly UVA or UVB.…
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Ultimate guide to Vitamin D
All the essential information on vitamin D, including what it is, how much you need and how to reach the recommended daily goal.
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Know your numbers!
No, this is not a call to pick up your maths notes from high school (I’m sure most people set theirs on fire). This is a call to have your blood pressure checked, a campaign started by Blood Pressure UK. They estimate around 5 million adults in the UK could be living with high blood…
Nicola Wade 