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How does dehydration affect your body?

Sophie Caldwell

When the body expels more fluids than it intakes, it leads to dehydration, a state where there isn't enough water for normal physiological functions. While this can impact anyone, particular…

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Chronic inflammation explained: causes and symptoms

Sophie Caldwell

Chronic inflammation refers to an ongoing and enduring inflammatory reaction within the body, which can persist for months or even years. In contrast to acute inflammation, which is a temporary…

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What is leptin?

Sophie Caldwell

Leptin is a hormone predominantly produced by adipose cells and enterocytes in the small intestine. It plays an essential role in regulating energy balance by inhibiting hunger, which in turn…

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Effects of addictions on mental health explained

Sophie Caldwell

Addiction is defined as a complex, chronic brain disorder marked by the compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli despite adverse consequences. Typically, addictions fall into two broad categories: substance addictions and…

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Addictions and their consequences for mental health

Sophie Caldwell

Addiction is defined as a complex, chronic brain disorder marked by the compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli despite adverse consequences. Typically, addictions fall into two broad categories: substance addictions and…