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If you've always thought that braces were only for teenagers, think again. The world of orthodontics has a lot to offer adults who desire straighter teeth – just look at Tom Cruise! In her latest article for HIF, Dr Emma explains the benefits of adult orthodontics and the different types available…
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In her latest Q&A session HIF resident health expert, Susie Burrell offers her expert advice on possible suggestions for weight gain, when recovering from anorexia.
Keeping fit – choice, chore or challenge? Take a moment and really think about it. Are your workouts an exciting part of your routine, or simply something to tick off your checklist? Don’t worry if you answered the latter, you’re not the only one. In fact, our very own fitness guru Brian Killian detests the gym: “I hate going into gyms. Can’t stand it, running indoors overlooking a pool on a treadmill is not my idea of a good time. That’s just me; others love the comfort, the safety, the atmosphere of gyms, we are all different which is great. The point is, if you’re doing something physical you actually enjoy doing, the likelihood of you continuing is much higher than not&rdquo
Crying: It’s the very first item on the to-do list of life. From there on out it’s anyone’s guess what will crank the waterworks. Some of us get weepy when we’re sad or angry, others at the sight of an adorable puppy, the sound of the National Anthem, or watching a favorite rom-com for the umpteenth time. We all do it for different reasons, and some of us more than others, but we all know what it feels like to well up and burst out. It’s All Right to Cry: The Science of Letting It All Out Many theories abound as to why, exactly, we cry. Some scientists see our bawling as a means of regulating arousal: A little blubbering slows down breathing, prompts us