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Are Eyesight Problems Genetic?

  

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Eyesight cannot be genetically inherited

This question has been asked for many years. It has often been thought that if both parents have poor vision, then their child will ultimately have poor vision also.

eye testIt has only recently been suggested that not all children from parents with poor vision are destined to suffer the same fate.

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5 Tips For Getting A Better Night's Sleep

  

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Did you know that about 25% of Britons suffer from some form of sleep disorder such as insomnia, snoring or sleep apnea? These three types of sleep disorders are amongst the most common causes that keep the British awake at night.

Sleep_wellPoor sleep and insomnia typically affect concentration as well as your mood during daytime and can also lead to more serious health issues in the long term.

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Signs Of Progress In Continuing War On Child Marriage

  

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At a time when the British public is still aghast at the Jimmy Savile saga and paedophilia in general, it is sobering to remind ourselves that, in many countries in the world, child marriage is still socially acceptable if not totally legal.

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In Afghanistan, for example, it is estimated that nearly 6 in 10 girls get married before they reach the legal age of 16. The staggering fact is that some 10 million underage girls across the globe are married every year to men who are often old enough to be their grandfathers.

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How Care homes help the elderly at Christmas

  

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Christmas_Care_HomesDespite the celebrations and festivities, Christmas can be a difficult time for older people. With bad weather conditions making travel difficult, elderly people often struggle to see family and friends regularly and feel isolated throughout Christmas and New Year.

However, there are many options available for elderly people throughout winter and care homes provide a range of choices to ensure elderly people are supported and assisted throughout the festive period.

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Online Dating Scams

The recent rise in the number of dating sites has, unfortunately, led to an increase in the number of people being duped by online dating scams. With over 200,000 people in the UK estimated to have been the victim of an online dating scam, it’s clear that users of dating sites are common targets for fraudster.

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