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  • Fish oil lowers risk of kidney cancer
    An extensive research study conducted in Sweden and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in September 2006 found that women who ate fatty fish at least once a week lowered their risk of developing renal cell carcinoma by up to 74% over women who didn’t eat fatty fish at all.
  • Oily fish reduces the risk of AMD (age related macular degeneration)
    Eating oily fish on a regular basis can dramatically reduce the risk of developing AMD (age related macular degeneration) according to two separate research studies, one conducted by Sydney University, Australia, and one by Harvard Medical School in the USA
  • Faster Hair Growth Shampoo
    Finding the right shampoo for you can be a time consuming process at the best of times, particularly as there are a plethora of hair care products on the market catering for all sorts of different hair types including shampoo and conditioner for fine hair, thick hair, greasy hair, normal hair, dry hair, damaged and bleached hair and even for different hair colours. So what about faster hair growth shampoo?
  • Fish oil and depression
    It seems that everyone is talking about Omega 3 these days and the positive effect that fish oil can have on a whole range of health problems. The media continue to report on how fish oil can protect against heart disease,..
  • Mental Health
    What is it to have good mental health? At a basic level, mental health could be described as the absence of mental illness; however, the whole issue surrounding mental health and mental illness is highly complex and therefore what constitutes mental health is not easy to define.
  • Mental Health Problem
    Research indicates that around 1 in 4 of us will experience some kind of a mental health problem at some point in our lives. We cannot predict who they will be and we cannot identify one single cause but instead it would appear that a combination of biochemical, psychological, environmental and even genetic factors can all play a role in triggering a mental health problem.
  • Fish Oil Side Effects
    Studies have consistently shown that taking fish oil supplements on a daily basis is a highly effective and efficient way of getting enough Omega 3 fatty acids in our diet to make a positive difference to our health, but what are the potential risks of any side effects?
  • Fish oil reduces symptoms of exercise induced asthma
    Fish oil can reduce the symptoms of exercise induced asthma to below the threshold for diagnosing it and at the same time lower the need for emergency medication according to the results of a trial carried out by Indiana University in Bloomington, USA.
  • Mental Health Depression
    Mental health is really about how we think and feel about ourselves and the world around us, and about how we behave and interact with others in our day to day lives. It isn’t easy to define exactly what it means to have good mental health as people will interpret what it means to be mentally healthy in different ways
  • Fish oil and weight loss
    Many people still struggle to lose weight despite the huge number of weight loss products and diet supplements on the market which would suggest that they might not be the ideal solution. However, one recent study has found that simply taking fish oil supplements on a daily basis could help promote weight loss and combat obesity.
  • Does Your Community Have Good Mental Health
    People suffering from mental health problems often need a lot of support and understanding in order to be able to cope with their lives. Most people experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression will speak to their doctor in the first instance and many will find that is all that’s required.
  • Arthritis – Fish Oil Connection
    For many people, it seems that arthritis is a condition of ageing that one simply can not avoid. The aches and pains of life simply catch up with the patient over the course of their lifetimes, resulting in achy and stiffened joints
  • Mental Health Disorder
    There are many different types of mental health disorders, any of which could affect any one of us at any time of our lives regardless of our age, gender, background or status. The most common type of mental health disorders are anxiety and depression related disorders.
  • Mental Health Insurance
    Despite public awareness campaigns highlighting the issues facing people with mental health problems and the fact that no one is immune to developing a mental illness, people with mental health problems are still facing unfair discrimination, prejudice and stigma every day of their lives, not just from members of the public but also from businesses, banks, employers and even when it comes to taking out an insurance policy.
  • Fish Oil and Heart Disease
    According to National Statistics online, nearly 15% of the population of the UK are suffering or have suffered from a cardiac health event in their lifetimes. That means that for every 100 people in the room, about 15 of them will have a heart attack or suffer from a coronary disease.
  • Fish Oil and Healthy Skin
    Most people equate healthy skin with good overall health. When we see someone whose skin glows, we can see that they take good care of not only their skin, but also of their body. Conversely, when we see someone with dull, lifeless skin, we can wonder if they are ill or if they simply have not responded well to the way ageing has taken hold of their body.
  • ADD and Omega 3 Fish Oil
    When a child or adult suffers from ADD, their lives can seem insurmountably difficult. Not only are they unable to concentrate in their work or school time, but they can also become easily frustrated by their inability to keep up with their normal friends.
  • Mental Health Counselling
    Mental health counselling can be an effective therapy as part of a wider treatment plan for an individual who is suffering from depression or an anxiety related disorder, or for people who have experienced a traumatic event in their lives and are finding it difficult to cope with, or for those who are struggling to deal with specific problems and issues.
  • Mental Health Services
    Mental health problems are common with around 25% of the population believed to be suffering from some form of mental health problem at any point in time.
  • EPA Fish Oil for a Child
    According to a study published in Pediatrics in 2005, fish oil might be a good addition to a child's diet for a number of reasons. This study suggested that learning problems and behavioural problems at schools might be directly related to the amount of essential fatty acids (as found in fish oil) in the child's diet.
  • Omega 3, 6, 9
    With the complicated chemical structures that are located in the body, it's no wonder that nutritional advice and information is equally as confusing. The good news is that you don't have to be a doctor in order to understand what needs to happen in your body.
  • Why Take Fish Oil As A Dietary Supplement
    The human body is a complicated system that no one really understands completely. Even science and doctors have admitted to being clueless when it comes to how the body works and how a person might be able to help their body maintain its health.
  • Fish Oil And Concentration
    According to the National Statistics Online website, more children are being diagnosed with attention deficit disorders in the UK and around the world. What's more shocking to many people is that fact that adults too are being seen with these forms of concentration impairment.
  • Omega 3 Fish Oil and Liver Disease
    In the human body, there are a number of organs that are arranged in systems in order to provide the body with different abilities. For example, the lungs and the trachea and nostrils all work together to allow for breathing as well as to transport oxygen to the blood.
  • Mental Health Stigma
    Despite the increase in publicity surrounding mental health and mental health issues, there is still a lack of understanding about mental health in general.
  • Natural Mood Boosters
    Mood can be defined as a state of mind or a feeling. We will all experience low moods, or be down in the dumps from time to time and this is a normal part of the human condition.
  • Happiness, Depression and Middle Age
    Are we more likely to become depressed and unhappy when we hit middle age? Unfortunately, there is no easy answer to this question. First of all, we would have to define middle age and take into account all sorts of influential factors before reaching a conclusion.
  • Personality Disorders
    There is some disagreement about how to recognise personality disorders, but basically, one could be defined as having a personality disorder when their basic character traits cause severe problems
  • Mental Health and Work
    A department of work and pensions review in September 2006 found that being in work is good for mental health and that those who had mental health problems and were unemployed had higher suicide rates.
  • Warning signs of Anxiety and Depression
    Research shows that around one in four people are suffering from mental illness, which means that at any point in time, a quarter of the population have some kind of mental health problem which can range from mild depression and anxiety right through to serious mental health conditions such as schizophrenia and other forms of dementia.
  • The problem with Prozac
    Recent news reports have highlighted a major problem with Prozac, basically that it doesn't actually work. Incredible isn't it? It all stemmed from a major study by Hull University into the available data on drugs obtained under the Freedom of Information Rules
  • What Is Psychotherapy?
    Psychotherapy involves undergoing regular meetings or sessions with a psychotherapist who is trained to listen to you in a non-judgemental empathetic way and who can help you make sense of your thoughts and feelings in order to reach an understanding of what the problems are and how they can be dealt with in a more constructive and positive way.
  • Sleeping Problems and Mental Health
    People who are suffering from depression or anxiety often have trouble sleeping. Indeed, one of the first signs of depression is insomnia, although lack of sleep by itself is not thought to cause depression.
  • Stay Cool In the Heat Of The Summer
    he danger with too much heat should never be underestimated. Heat can kill in a remarkably short space of time and with relatively little warning and yet just by taking a few simple precautions like getting plenty of fluids, staying out of the midday sun and investing in an electric fan to keep you cool, you can avoid a catastrophe.
  • Alzheimer's Disease The Early Warning Signs
    Alzheimer's disease has been hitting the headlines quite a bit recently, partly due to the fact that well known and best selling author Terry Pratchett OBE has a form of the disease and partly because recent research has highlighted that the number of people developing Alzheimer's disease is on the increase.

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