Diabetes is a serious, often life-long health condition that occurs when the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood is too high because the body is unable to use it properly.
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Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is vital for the normal function of the body. However, if you have overly high levels of cholesterol in your blood, it can have a negative effect on your health.
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Heart disease, also known as Coronary Heart Disease and Ischaemic Heart Disease (IHD), is one of the leading causes of death in the UK and across the globe. In the UK alone, Coronary heart disease is responsible for approximately 70,000 deaths each and every year.
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Caused by the blood supply to the brain being cut off, a stroke is a serious and often life threatening condition requiring immediate medical treatment.
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The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits low on the front of the neck, below the Adam's apple and along the front of the windpipe.
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Kidney disease can affect the body's ability to clean the blood, filter extra water out of the blood, and control blood pressure. If the kidneys become damaged, waste products and fluids can build up in the body.
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There are over 100 different types of liver disease, affecting over 2 million people in the UK each year and it's on the increase.
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Lung disease is one of the most common medical conditions in the world. The term refers to any condition that prevents the lungs from working properly.
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Arthritis is a common condition causing pain and inflammation in joints. In the UK, there are currently around 10 million people suffering from the condition.
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The heart usually beats between 60 and 80 times per minute. An abnormal heart rhythm, known as an arrhythmia, means that the heart is beating too fast, too slow, or with an irregular pattern. When the heart doesn't beat properly, it can't pump blood effectively. This can prevent the lungs, brain, and other organs from working properly, leading to them shutting down or suffering damage.
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