Symptom and syndrome not only sound the same, but are often confused with each other. The distinction between symptom and syndrome is quite simple:

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The leaf of the tobacco plant contains an unusually high number of toxins. Tobacco smoke can cause genetic damage in just a few minutes. A person who inhales tobacco smoke every day, whether actively or passively, is never one hundred per cent healthy. 

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If you have no problems with cholesterol levels, butter is safe to consume, as many people prefer the flavour. However, butter is not only unhealthier than margarine because of its high cholesterol content.

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Giving up smoking is not easy, because the psychological addiction is very intense. But with the right methods, more and more people are successfully combating their nicotine addiction.

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Obesity is one of the most common diseases of civilisation. More and more people tend to gain weight and become ill. Obesity causes a variety of diseases, such as heart damage, diabetes, high blood pressure and cancer.

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Fluorine was discovered in the 1930s as a means of protecting against tooth decay. Since then, almost every toothpaste contains fluorine. But does fluorine really protect teeth and is it actually healthy for the body?
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Getting older is part of life. How your attitude to life and health changes as you grow older only partly depends on things that you cannot influence yourself, such as genetically inherited illnesses or unforeseeable accidents. For the most part, however, a good attitude to life can be influenced by natural ageing.
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Diabetics need to be careful when drinking alcohol, as it can seriously upset blood sugar levels and therefore jeopardise their health. But even if you have diabetes, you can still drink alcohol occasionally. This keeps diabetics in the safe zone when it comes to alcohol:
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You don't need to take painkillers for typical everyday ailments such as headaches, sore throats, joint pain or stomach problems. There are natural remedies in the kitchen that are just as good at relieving or alleviating discomfort.
Here are the top 4 natural painkillers from the kitchen:
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A balanced and healthy diet according to the pyramid models supports the body in defending itself against diseases and signs of wear and tear. A good diet maintains body weight at a healthy level. However, nutrition and sufficient sleep not only influence health in general, but also the daily attitude to life and well-being, both physically and mentally.
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