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Do you know more about the cast of the bachelor than you do about your contraceptive pill? Is it really possible to catch the flu from the flu vaccine? Why is thirty too late to be worrying about our skeleton?? Writing about questions like these is what keeps us up at night and gives us a reason to get up every morning so start reading for the answers to these questions, and many many more!"
Let’s Talk About Sex, Or Should That Be Gender?
Physiologists use words like sex, male and female in a very specific way and I want my blog readers to truly understand what’s meant by these words. Because it’s really easy and very common to be confused.
Cells, More Than Just Mitochondria?
From powering us to protecting us, the behavior of our trillions of cells underpins every single aspect of our health.
Read on to discover just a few of the wonders of these tiny, unsung heroes that work tirelessly to keep us ticking over.
A Skeleton Is For Life
Contrary to what most of us might think, osteoporosis is definitely not just a women’s issue as shockingly, men over 50 are more likely to break a bone from osteoporosis than they are to get prostate cancer.
Surprised?
And worryingly for men and all those who love them, whilst around 20% of people die within a year of fracturing their hip, men are four times more likely than women not to survive that year.
Read on to find out more about the wonders of our skeleton and how we can look after it so it’ll outlast our needs!
Welcome To Body And Bones!
Ever wondered why the British have chicken pox parties?
Realized that you know more about the “Bachelor” than your daily little “Pill”?
Been told that your blood type is B+ and thought that was just helpful life advice?
Well, welcome to Body and Bones.