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97Obesity epidemic : the ten countries with the fattest people
I got out my calculator, did a little extra research, and here they are! The top ten countries for obesity. I must admit, I was prejudiced. I expected the USA to top the list, and I was absolutely wrong. I also thought England would thud heavily towards the top, but it didn't even make the list (an honourable 12th place only.) The figures are for the percentage of the adult population with a BMI over 30. That will, of course, catch a few rugby players and heavyweight boxers who have high BMIs
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89What the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK covers, and what costs patients extra
This hub examines what types of medical care are covered by the NHS, including doctors, hospital treatments, dentists, and opticians. It also details what patients have to pay for, such as fillings and prescriptions, how much they cost, and who gets them for free. It also considers other associated matters, such as assistance for wigs or travel costs for NHS patients.
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82The National Health Service in the UK: who pays, and who is covered
This article sets out how the system came into being, how it works, who pays for it and how, and who is entitled to NHS treatment and coverage.
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84Dead Sea salt cosmetics - the Dead Sea's history as a source of health & beauty treatments
The idea of the "Dead Sea Spa" is not a new one. Far from it - for thousands of years the Dead Sea salts have been used for various beauty and cosmetic treatments and products. This article looks at the history of the Dead Sea salt cosmetics industry, and the use of the Dead Sea's health properties, from the age of the Greeks, Romans, and Cleopatra to medieval times.
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82The sinking of the Lusitania: A survivor's story
Fannie Jane Morecroft left New York on RMS Lusitania on the 1st May 1915, bound for Liverpool. The Lusitania was one of the great Atlantic liners, which rushed to and fro across the Atlantic conveying people...
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85Solar powered accessories for camping, walking, hiking and travelling
There are some fantastic solar-powered camping kits which allow you to use the natural solar energy to have a warm shower, to cook, or to light up your evenings. This article looks at some of those products, how they work, and which ones are more trouble than they are worth.
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93Living through the Blitz - how British civilians sheltered from the bombs
Within living memory, British people all over the country feared the constant rain of death that fell from the skies, day and night. This article is the story of how those brave men, women and children protected themselves from the bombs, fell victim to them, and lived their lives despite them. And how they came through the war victorious, despite the Blitz.
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86Becoming a barrister: requirements, education and training
A barrister, in England and Wales, is a specialised legal advocate. He will advise on knotty legal or factual questions, and will appear in court. In many courts, such as the Crown Court or High Court,...
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81Spanish Flu: historical event or precursor of H5N1 Bird Flu?
The 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic killed 25-50 million people. H5N1 appears to have a mortality rate c.50%, although milder infections might not be reported. At the moment, it can't be transmitted directly from person to person. If it mutated, a pandemic is a real risk.
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87Top ten tips for bringing up a very active toddler
Lovely as it is, it can also be a little exhausting to have a toddler who thinks sleep is for the weak, a moment not spent running is a moment wasted, and who wants everyone to join in every over active thing he does! So here are my top ten tips for surviving and bringing up an incredibly active toddler.
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