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Posted 178 days ago
True or False: Vaginal Thrush (candidiasis)
1 You get thrush because of poor toilet hygiene.
False-You get thrush from a fungus called Candida albicans that lives in your body. It does not lurk on toilet seats.
2. Thrush is actually a sexually transmitted disease.
False –But sometimes when a woman suffers from recurrent candida infections, her partner may develop a rash and some itching…
Posted 182 days ago
1. Dandruff is contagious
False. It’s impossible to catch dandruff from someone else
2. Stress causes dandruff
False. Stress can never actually cause dandruff. However it can aggravate the problem by affecting our body’s ability to fight Malassezia fungus, which is the main cause of dandruff.
3. Kids don’t get dandruff
True. It only occurs after puberty and is most common in people in their early…
Posted 206 days ago
1. Exercise tires you out and helps you sleep.
True: Regular exercise in the morning or afternoon can be helpful for good sleep. But don’t do it too close to bedtime as it makes you more alert and raises your temperature.
2. Snoring is nothing to worry about.
False: Fatigue, obesity and sleep apnoea are some reasons people snore. Other reasons could be…
Posted 217 days ago
1. You can catch eczema from someone who has the disease.
False. Eczema is not contagious. You can’t ‘catch’ the disease from another person and you can’t give it to someone else.
2. You can’t go swimming if you have eczema.
False. Most people with eczema can go swimming. However, some people who have severe eczema find that the chemicals in swimming…
Posted 227 days ago
1. Taking too many Vitamins can be harmful.
True. Taking too much of any vitamins can be harmful but particularly the fat soluble ones, A, D, E and K.
2. If you take vitamin supplements you need not worry about eating a nutritious diet.
False. Vitamins cannot replace a healthy diet and they cannot provide you with all the essential nutrients you need…
Posted 257 days ago
1. Two large glasses of wine it is classified as binge drinking
True. A large glass of wine contains 250ml and three units of alcohol. Drinking six or more units is defined as binge drinking for women.
2. Drinking water can lessen the effects of a hangover.
True. The best way to avoid a hangover is to watch your drinking and have water…
Posted 413 days ago
1. Verrucas can disappear on their own
False. Verrucas are a type of wart that appear on the sole of the foot. They may clear up on their own, but they can be painful and are very contagious, so some people treat them. Over-the-counter remedies containing salicylic acid are available, or you can see a medical professional who can freeze off…
Posted 420 days ago
1. Acne is caused by bad hygiene
False. Being clean has nothing to do with it! Acne affects adults and teenagers. Hormonal changes mean oily sebum blocks hair follicles and this causes the red, painful bumps. Washing your face too much actually cause more spots by removing your natural protective oils. Carry on with your normal routine and, if necessary, visit…
Posted 430 days ago
1. It’s safe for men and women to drink the same amounts
False. The average pint of lager is three units, and as is a 250ml glass of red wine. Government recommendations suggest that men should not regularly drink more than three to four units a day, whereas women are advised not to drink more than two to three units a…
Posted 430 days ago
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You say: Every year I dread hay fever season – the constant sneezing and runny eyes are so irritating! These got to work really…
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