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Cholesterol – should we be worried?

Cholesterol is a waxy, fatty substance (lipid) found in the blood that the body uses to build cells and make hormones. It plays a vital role in how our body works…so why do we need to be aware of it? Cholesterol comes in two forms: HDL -high density lipoprotein (good cholesterol) LDL– low density lipoprotein […]

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Top tips for Hydration

Top tips for Hydration As the (extremely) hot summer is drawing to an end you may start to forget to drink your water. However, even though it is starting to get cooler, hydration is key to having a healthy, functioning body. Every part of the body (organs, cells, tissue) needs water to function properly. The […]