August 2021 - Richard Troy

Aegyo sal surgery: cute Korean puffy eyes (애교살)

Aegyo sal refers to a popular cosmetic surgery procedure performed in South Korea. This has become a trending aesthetic procedure thanks to K-Pop stars and idols in South Korea, but the popularity quickly spread to Thailand, China, Taiwan and Japan where it is commonly performed, as well as to the rest of the world. What […]

Why is too much salt bad for you? Excess sodium symptoms and dangers

August 22, 2021 / By Richard Troy / Cardiology, Diet & Nutrition, Hypertension

Excess salt is a well-known health hazard. While sodium is fundamental for our bodies to function properly, consuming it in excess will cause both symptoms and side effects in the short-term and serious health conditions in the long-term. What is table salt? Table salt is a chemical known as sodium chloride (NaCl), which is made

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