How Do Clinical Trials Work?
Clinical trials are carefully designed studies that test whether a new treatment is safe and effective in people. Here is how they progress…
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Dr. Nadia Okoro
Science & Health Writer
Dr. Nadia Okoro holds a PhD in molecular biology and writes about medicine, public health and scientific research with an emphasis on evidence.
Credentials: PhD, Molecular Biology
How to Stretch Properly
Stretching can improve flexibility and ease stiffness, but only if you do it well. Here is the difference between dynamic and static…
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Understanding Anxiety: Signs and Support
Anxiety is a normal human response that becomes a problem when it is persistent or out of proportion. Here is what anxiety is, how to…
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What Is Mindful Eating?
Mindful eating means paying full attention to the experience of eating - the food, your hunger and your fullness - rather than eating on…
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The Stages of Sleep Explained
Sleep is not a single off switch but a structured cycle of distinct stages. Here is what light sleep, deep sleep and REM actually do, how a…
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Vitamin D Deficiency: Signs and Sources
Vitamin D keeps bones, teeth and muscles healthy, and many people in the UK run low in winter. Here are the signs of deficiency, where…
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Understanding the Glycaemic Index
The glycaemic index ranks carbohydrate foods by how quickly they raise blood sugar. Here is what GI means, what it does and does not tell…
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What Is Burnout? Signs and Recovery
Burnout is a state of exhaustion caused by prolonged, unmanaged stress, usually from work. Here are the signs to watch for, what causes it…
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How to Beat the Afternoon Energy Slump
The mid-afternoon dip in energy is normal and largely driven by your body clock, blood sugar and sleep. Here is why it happens and…
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