Healthy Living
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Many people are plagued by sore throats in winter. Usually (acute) sore throat is the result of an infection with a germ(viruses and bacteria). The immune system responds with inflammation.
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Anyone who reads the labels of his purchases will quickly notice that sugar is ubiquitous. Often surprising in products that you absolutely do not expect.
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Well-groomed fingernails are important for your appearance and your self-image, but they also say something about your health. That is why it is very important that you avoid damage or infections and that you keep a close eye on your nails. Small differences in their structure or color can be a first indication of serious underlying problems such as kidney disease, heart disease or diabetes.
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It starts with a dilemma: you want the mushrooms completely clean, but when you wash them they suck up so much water that they quickly turn into tasteless sponges. What do you do with that?
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The term "sociopath" is used to describe someone with an antisocial personality disorder (ASP). People with ASP can't understand the feelings of others. They often break rules or make impulsive decisions without feeling guilty about the harm they cause. They constantly manipulate and deceive for their personal gain. Despite this persistently negative behavior, they are often perceived as charming and charismatic.
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In the real sense of the word, an herbal tea is not actually a tea because it does not contain theine. It is an extraction or a decoction that is obtained by having flowers, leaves or roots of the plant infused into (hot) water with the intention of dissolving the volatile or easily soluble substances in the water.
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The current vaccines do not offer 100% protection against COVID-19 and, moreover, not everyone chooses to get vaccinated. A research laboratory of the UZ Gent has therefore developed an antibody therapy that can be used as a supplement or alternative, at first sight also against the delta variant.
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Is granola the ideal breakfast for those who pay attention to their line? Many people swear by granola for breakfast. You can hardly open a cookbook about healthy food without finding some form of this hip dish. Not only for breakfast is granola popular, processed in desserts or as a snack in the form of a bar it is also hot.
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As a trans person, you feel born into the wrong body. What further steps you take in this can vary greatly from person to person. Some have enough of a few simple adjustments to feel better in their skin such as appropriate clothing, wigs, breast prostheses or they measure themselves a new first name that better suits their true identity. Others choose to actually change gender.
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Self-mutilation means 'self-harm'. It can manifest itself in different ways, such as scratching itself, cutting or hitting. Sometimes self-mutilation is an expression of stress or unspoken feelings, but equally it is a symptom of an underlying disease. The purpose of self-mutilation is not to kill oneself.
