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My Gynecomastia Journey: From Self-Consciousness to Surgery & Recovery
If you’ve found this article then you’re likely no stranger to gynecomastia. Perhaps you’re someone who suspects they have it. I first suspected that something was unusual with my body when I was 10 years old. I was always a chubby child and was frequently teased about this at home. One summer we went to…
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Presbyopia Explained: Why Your Vision Changes With Age & How to Fix It
Have you ever wondered why our vision worsens with age? – for those of us thinking about our future health and wellbeing, our vision is certainly a sense we would like to preserve. Presbyopia is the process by which our eyes gradually become less able to focus at close distances. Why does this happen? Just…
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Winter in the Mind: When the Seasons Affect Your Mental Health
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) was first introduced in 1984; however, its roots can be traced back to ancient civilizations that noted the impact of sunlight on mental health. In 500 BCE, Hippocrates, often regarded as ‘the Father of Medicine,’ observed the seasonal changes in human health. In fact, as far back as 1800 years ago,…
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