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A maioria de nós passa várias horas olhando para telas digitais todos os dias, todas emitindo níveis variados de luz azul. Há um debate sobre os danos e efeitos que a luz azul tem na nossa visão e saúde, e se os filtros de luz azul ajudam. Investigamos se eles realmente funcionam.
Brushing your teeth keeps them clean and healthy, and flossing is important to clean hard-to-reach areas. Conventional dental floss is tried and tested but new technologies - such as water flossing - offer convenience and simplicity. We explore if water flossing is as effective as regular methods.
Water makes up around 60% of the human body. It's essential you drink enough to keep your body working properly and performing at its best. Here, we explore the symptoms of dehydration, and share tips to help you drink enough water.
If you have epilepsy and want to learn to drive or already have a licence, there are rules and responsibilities you'll need to understand. The rules don't necessarily mean you can't drive, but are there to make it safe for yourself and others if you do.
Os pelos encravados ocorrem quando o pelo cresce para dentro da pele em vez de para fora, como deveria. Eles geralmente aparecem como pequenas protuberâncias vermelhas que às vezes coçam. No entanto, se um pelo encravado ficar infectado, pode ser muito doloroso e pode levar a problemas mais graves se não for tratado. Então, o que você deve fazer se tiver um pelo encravado infectado?
