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  1. Eyes - laser eye surgery

    During laser eye surgery, a computer-controlled laser is used to remove microscopic amounts of tissue from the front surface of the eye.

  2. Vegetarian and vegan eating

    A well-planned vegetarian or vegan diet can meet nutritional needs during all stages of life.

  3. Hypothermia

    The early responses to hypothermia will be moving around, seeking shelter, hair standing on end (goosebumps) and shivering.

  4. Seeing a complementary health practitioner

    It is important that you tell your doctor about any complementary medicine products and therapies you are using.

  5. Exercise intensity

    If you can talk but not sing, you?re exercising at the right intensity.

  6. Arthritis and diet

    No special diet or 'miracle food' can cure arthritis, but some conditions may be helped by avoiding or including certain foods.

  7. Fainting

    Common causes of fainting include heat, pain, distress, the sight of blood, anxiety and hyperventilating.

  8. Barrett's oesophagus

    Symptoms of Barrett's oesophagus are similar to regular heartburn, which means many people don't seek treatment until their condition is quite advanced.

  9. Stroke risk and prevention

    Everyone can reduce their risk of having a stroke by making a few simple lifestyle changes.

  10. General anaesthetics

    An anaesthetic is a drug or agent that produces a complete or partial loss of feeling.

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