CHOLESTEROL-LOWERING FOODS

Stress, heredity, poor diet, smoking, and obesity lead to higher levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Continue reading CHOLESTEROL-LOWERING FOODS

OCTOBER: BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

In Greece, about 4,500 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed each year, while related deaths amount to approx. 1,600. Continue reading OCTOBER: BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

HPV, CHLAMYDIA, HERPES: SYMPTOMS OF THE MOST COMMON STD’S

Each year, millions of new cases of STDs are recorded worldwide. According to available data, there are around 20 million cases in the USA alone. STDs are more common in adolescents and young adults, mainly due to skipping condom use and frequent changes of sexual partners.

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