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1.4 What is health

WEBBalance was a key concept in ancient health, whether this was in terms of the different constituents of the body, the relationship between food and activity, or between the body …

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Health and wellbeing in the ancient world: 1.3

WEBFigure 1 shows Hygieia, the goddess of health in both Roman and Greek mythology. In fact, the ancient Greek word hygieia means ‘health’. Hygieia was the Greek idea of …

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What is biomedicine

WEBModern western scientific medicine is often called "biomedical" because it explains health in terms of biology. It attaches importance to learning about body structure (anatomy) …

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Medicine in ancient Greece and Rome

WEBThe ‘Hippocratic’ four humours, Roman hygiene, the first hospitals and home remedies.This article explores ancient medicine describes practices in Greek and …

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What is genetics

WEBIn this animated video, we talk about what genetics is, and use a simple cooking analogy to help explain genetic mutations and their potential consequences in …

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Free online Healthcare / Medicine courses

WEB‘Don’t hold your breath’ is an expression you’ve probably heard many times, but may not have thought too much about. In this free course, Blood and the respiratory system, …

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Health and wellbeing in the ancient world: 1.6

WEBDerived from lime, calcium was first isolated as an element in 1808. Its name comes from the word calx, which means ‘lime’ in Latin. Calcium has important roles in health, for …

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Health, Sports & Psychology

WEBThe science of nutrition and healthy eating. This free course, The science of nutrition and healthy eating, looks at the science behind nutrition, covering aspects of biology, …

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1.1 Characteristics and prevalence of ADHD

WEBThis difference in prevalence was initially thought to arise because some children with ADHD simply grew out of their condition. However, it has now been suggested that the …

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3.1 Beliefs and values in action in nursing practice

WEBAn alcohol and drug-dependent person has been admitted for a liver transplant. You are aware that they have tried on numerous occasions to give up alcohol and drugs, but …

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Health, Sports & Psychology

WEBWork and mental health Although being at work during periods of mental illness can be difficult for those with mental health problems, most people with these difficulties could …

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Five reasons why you should care about mindfulness

WEB1: It has stood the test of time - People have been doing mindfulness for centuries. Mindfulness is based on the wisdom of certain practices originating in the Buddhist …

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Journeying through Wellbeing OpenLearn

WEBJourneying through Wellbeing. Updated Thursday, 4 September 2014. Take a journey through Wellbeing and see how factors such as where we grow up, what …

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2.2 Understanding the social model of health

WEB2.2 Understanding the social model of health. The social model of health is so broad that it can be difficult to get a sense of it as a whole, but at the heart of it is a woman’s social …

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The Ageing Well Public Talks OpenLearn

WEBThe Ageing Well Public Talk Series is an educational intervention, based on The Five Pillars for Ageing Well, and tailored to inform and engage diverse communities. …

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Young people’s wellbeing: Learning outcomes

WEBLearning outcomes. After studying this course, you should be able to: demonstrate an awareness of current media and policy discussions surrounding young people's physical …

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Why friendships are vital to your wellbeing

WEB5 reasons why friendships matter. In friendships people share and check out their perceptions of what is going on for them. This can help them get any problems in …

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