Understanding Common Blood Tests
A plain-English guide to the blood tests you are most likely to have - full blood count, cholesterol, blood sugar, kidney, liver and…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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First Aid Basics Everyone Should Know
A calm, plain-English guide to the first aid basics that matter most - the DRABC approach, CPR awareness, choking and bleeding - plus why a…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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How Much Protein Do You Actually Need?
Protein is an essential nutrient that builds and repairs the body, but how much do you really need? This guide explains the guidelines, who…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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What Is a Calorie Deficit?
A calorie deficit means taking in less energy from food than your body uses, which is the basic driver of weight loss. This guide explains…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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How to Reduce Your Sugar Intake
Cutting back on sugar is one of the simplest ways to improve your diet, but it is easy to get wrong. Here is which sugars to focus on…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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How to Care for Your Eyes (and Screen Health)
Eye care is about more than reading glasses. Here is how to look after your eyes day to day, what screen use really does to them, the truth…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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Blood Sugar Explained
Blood sugar is the glucose circulating in your blood, your body's main fuel. Here is how it works, what causes it to rise and fall, why…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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The Truth About 10,000 Steps a Day
The 10,000-steps target is famous, but it began as a marketing slogan, not a scientific finding. Here is where the number came from, what…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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How to Stretch Properly
Stretching can improve flexibility and ease stiffness, but only if you do it well. Here is the difference between dynamic and static…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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