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Alopecia: The Bald Facts

Posted on June 23 2010 Add Comments

Alopecia is a condition that results in minor or major hair loss. The most common form is known as Alopecia Areata, causing patches of baldness. People suffering from this condition often become self-conscious, anxious and distressed by their appearance. Diagnosis is usually based on the typical appearance of the patches unless the condition is not [...]

Fear of Being Sick (Emetophobia)

Posted on May 11 2010 Add Comments

The fear of being sick is a condition which is rarely written or talked about, yet it occurs in a surprisingly number of people, mostly female, and often starts in childhood. If not addressed at an early stage, it can grow into a much bigger problem. The impact of the fear The child who is [...]

Alzheimer’s Disease – The Devastating Effects

Posted on April 18 2010 Add Comments

Alzheimer’s Disease is now the most common form of dementia and there are currently around 82,000 people living with dementia in the UK today. It is suggested that 1 in 3 people of over 65 will die with some form of dementia, with new cases being diagnosed every 3.2 minutes. Little mention is given to [...]