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Victoria Raw
Feature Writer
BA (Hons), English Literature
Victoria is a content writer with Patient whose special interests focus on mental wellbeing, societal trends and the impact of technology on our health.
Victoria has collaborated with various charities throughout her career, including Andy's Man Club, the RSPCA and Barnardo's. She has also worked with major retail brands such as Marks and Spencer, Tesco and Morrisons, as well as entertainment giants like Disney and Warner Bros.
When she's not busy creating compelling content, Victoria spends her time producing podcasts and attending to the demands of her beloved cat Fizzgig.
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Heart attacks and strokes have decreased by 30% in the UK over the past two decades. However, they're still a major health hazard. Effective medicines to lower cholesterol and blood pressure have played a big part, but you can also stack the odds in your favour with lifestyle changes. Keeping your weight within the healthy range can significantly reduce levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) and boost good cholesterol (HDL), which protects your heart.
As we age, our body's natural collagen production decreases. This fact has prompted many people to consider taking collagen supplements - not only for their cosmetic benefits but for potential health improvements too.
The Korean Diet - often called the K-diet - is rooted in the traditional foods commonly enjoyed in Korea. With the global rise in Korean culture’s popularity, interest in the K-Diet has surged, largely due to its apparent health benefits. We look at what the K-Diet involves, and whether it's good for you.
Dr Longo, a specialist in ageing, imagines a future where we can make it to 110 years old in good health - and it all comes down to what, when and how much we eat. This is the goal of his so-called longevity diet, a meal plan that isn't just designed to help prevent disease, but also to slow down ageing in our bodies. What does it involve? And what does the evidence say?
Rachel Zemach wants you to know that she's proudly, culturally Deaf with a capital 'D' - and that your children can be too. Despite losing her hearing aged 10, decades would pass before she felt able to express this with confidence. In writing, we speak with Rachel about her journey from deaf to culturally Deaf, and how teaching Deaf children changed her life forever.
