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Optic Shops vs. Online Retailers: Where Should You Get Your Next Pair of Glasses?

Buying glasses used to be simple. You walked into a local optical shop, tried on frames, had your eyes tested, and left with a clear plan. Today, online retailers have changed that routine. With a few clicks, you can browse hundreds of styles, compare prices, and order glasses without leaving your home.

Both options have clear advantages. The better choice depends on what you value most: speed, cost, precision, guidance, or flexibility. This guide breaks down the real differences so you can decide with confidence.

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Thyroid Issues and Hair Loss: Symptoms and Treatment Options

You may have heard of the thyroid gland and hyper and hypothyroidism. However, what you may not be aware of is how important it is that these issues are treated and managed to ensure that you stay the correct weight and have hair on your head.

Yes, issues with the thyroid have long been linked to issues with height, weight, and hair growth and so, it is important to have yourself checked if there is a history of thyroid issues in your family, especially if you cannot put on weight or if you have thin hair.

Here is a short overview of how this gland can impact hair growth...

All You Need to Know about Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent fasting, or IF for short, is popular in modern health and dieting. It's also one of the fastest-growing weight-loss trends. The concept is straightforward: you fast for brief periods at regular times throughout the day. This practice has several techniques, but the results are generally consistent: you get more fit and lose weight.

What is Intermittent fasting

Intermittent fasting is eating that alternates between fasting and feeding intervals. Fasting is not eating anything for a set amount of time. Then you will have a feeding window where you can consume anything...

Is Vaping Better Than Smoking?

Alternatives to smoking that resemble modern-day vapes have been in development since the twentieth century and come in many varieties. Their purpose is for recreational use but can also help people who smoke to become less dependent on traditional cigarettes and eventually tackle their nicotine addiction. You might be wondering whether vaping or smoking is the better choice. Of course, if you have never tried either then it is best to avoid taking up something that has the potential to become addictive. However, if you already smoke or vape, then this information can be incredibly useful...

Controversial chemicals in hair care

Lately, consumers of hair cosmetics are often attracted by labels such as "sulphates/parabens/silicones free shampoo". But what does that mean? Are these substances harmful to our health in any way? What are sulphates, and are they harmful to health? Are parabens and silicones a threat to our Hair and skin? Whether these ingredients are safe to use is still controversial, as they might not harm us directly but can be dangerous in the long term. Before buying a hair product, take some time to study its composition and be careful with the substances we will talk about below.

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How to find a German speaking doctor in Singapore

Are you struggling to find a German-speaking doctor in Singapore? If so, you are not alone. Many expats and tourists have a difficult time locating a medical doctor that speaks their language. Fortunately, there are some tips that can help make the process of finding the right doctor much easier. Follow the tips below to find the right doctor for your needs.

Ask your German speaking friends

Singapore has many German speaking expats that love to call this beautiful city home. If you're friends with someone that speaks the same language as you, ask them what doctor they...

Back pain: Causes, symptoms, treatments and prevention

Lower back pain (lumbago) is a common health issue for many people. it arises due to disc, ligament and muscles, nerves, body posture, arthritis, intervertebral disc, and some time it arises due to kidneys,

75-80% of Americans will experience back pain, according to American associates and neurological surgeons. But it improves in 90% of cases by consulting doctors and changing lifestyles.

What is the treatment for back pain?

Many people experience back pain, but usually by adopting good habits , changing lifestyles and using pain medication, it gets better. In some...

Boosting energy, focus, and skin revitalisation with an IV drip

IV drips are highly preferred and are very popular among a large population. This preference for IV drips is due to the intensity and pace of effect that one gets from it. For instance, your medication might take a few days to work, but an iv drip will take just a few hours. Besides, it is safe, painless, and an easy way to nourish the body and mind with essential vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. Thus, with IV drips, you can get many benefits that help in long-term health maintenance.

IV drips are best known for providing immediate energy to the body. In cases where the...

Gender differences in behaviours linked to faster cognitive decline revealed in research

Men who experience behaviour changes including apathy or having false beliefs and perceptions in later life are at risk of faster cognitive decline than women, according to new research.

A study led by Charles University, in collaboration with the University of Exeter and King’s College London, looked at changes in behaviour in cognitively healthy people aged 50 and older, which have previously been linked to a higher risk of developing brain problems.

These behavioural changes are collectively known as mild behavioural impairment (MBI), and encompass symptoms across...

Visiting a hospital? Wear a mask

Covid rates rising in Devon

With Covid-19 rates rising, people attending health appointments at their GP or in hospital are being strongly encouraged to wear a mask. The same advice is being issued to people visiting friends or family in hospital or a care home.

There are currently six times as many people in Devon’s hospitals with Covid-19 than the beginning of June; over 300 patients. More than 1000 hospital staff are absent due to Covid-19; four times the number in early June. Community Covid-19 rates are less accurate, due to reduced testing, but have seen similar increases....

How to get vaccinated this summer

The spring booster programme draws to a close this month, but it’s not too late for people who are eligible to have their vaccination and clinics will still run over the summer.

People turning 75 on or after 1 July will not be eligible for the spring booster, however anyone who is eligible on 30th of June will still be able to have their vaccination during July.

This means that anyone who is 75 and over, immunosuppressed or a resident of a care home for older people on 30th June will still be able to have their spring booster vaccination. People who are immunosuppressed...

Health & Beauty

Optic Shops vs. Online Retailers: Where Should You Get Your Next Pair of Glasses?

Thyroid Issues and Hair Loss: Symptoms and Treatment Options

All You Need to Know about Intermittent Fasting

Is Vaping Better Than Smoking?

Controversial chemicals in hair care

How to find a German speaking doctor in Singapore

Back pain: Causes, symptoms, treatments and prevention

Boosting energy, focus, and skin revitalisation with an IV drip

Gender differences in behaviours linked to faster cognitive decline revealed in research

Visiting a hospital? Wear a mask

How to get vaccinated this summer

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