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Using e-cigs to quit smoking
When we look back at the trends and products that defined the ‘tweens’ (2010s…not really sure if that is the right word, but then again not sure what else it could be.), the e-cigarette will definitely be in the list. As traditional smoking has seen figures fall due to both health and cost implications, ,more and more people have turned to the e-cig as a way to save money or as an healthier option. Whether it be the electronic cigarette that still resembles a ciggie, or the vapour style kits that have different flavour options, e-cigs are here to stay. I personally think this is a very good thing, because…
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Reasons for Switching from regular tobacco cigarettes to e-cigarettes
Switching from regular tobacco cigarettes to e-cigarettes is a positive move for many reasons. One big benefit is the amount of money you can save over time. The price of tobacco has skyrocketed in recent years, due in large part to the tax applied to each packet of cigarettes. According to the Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association (TMA), if you spend £7.98 on a packet of cigarettes, £6.17 or 77 per cent of the total cost goes to the taxman. The proportion can be even higher on some budget brands. Some vapers prefer the ease and convenience of disposable e-cigarettes when they first make the switch, but most will end up investing…
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Facts about Obesity and Possible Solutions
Obesity is all around us. It is a global pandemic that affects all of the developed world. Let’s take a look at some facts about obesity before considering some of the things that could be done to make a difference. Facts about Obesity Obesity is the fifth most likely cause of death globally. Obesity-related illnesses score higher. Every year, some 2.8 million adults die because of obesity. 44% of diabetics, 23% of people with cardiovascular disease and between 7% and 41% of cancer patients are obese. 1.5 billion adults are currently overweight. Some 500 million of these (300 women/200 men) are obese. 43 million children under the age of 5…
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Would you have an online consultation with a doctor?
You feel unwell, but you’ve phoned your doctors surgery and they have no appointments for the next week. Would you consider an online consultation with a doctor instead? You could have the appointment at a time to suit you, the doctor would be highly qualified, and you wouldn’t have to wait. It seems that the overwhelming answer to this would be no. Following on from the launch of the new smart phone app Dr Now, which is the latest in a line of UK start-up apps offering online GP diagnosis, Pryers Solicitors have asked patients across the United Kingdom if they would use an online consultation service, and a staggering…
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Reasons Why You Should Change Your Mattress
Each morning when I would wake up, I found myself more tired and in pain than before I had gone to bed. It wasn’t until I spoke with my doctor that he recommended I get a new mattress, and since the change I cannot begin to tell you how different I feel each day. I began by going online to CutPriceMattress and purchasing a brand new king size mattress that was delivered the same week. Here are just some of the reasons this was the best purchase I have made in years. How I feel in the mornings Waking up sore and tired each day was a result of…
