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Health – M.E. = Myalgic Encephalopathy

Vimeo Video https://www.vimeo.com/121455193 Myalgia means muscle pain and encephalomyelitis means inflammation of the brain and spinal cord. Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) causes persistent fatigue (exhaustion) that affects everyday life…

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Health – Migraine

Vimeo Video https://www.vimeo.com/138548389 A migraine is usually a severe headache felt as a throbbing pain at the front or side of the head. Some people also have other symptoms,…

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Health – M.S. = Multiple Sclerosis

Vimeo Video https://www.vimeo.com/121657140 Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects nerves in the brain and spinal cord, causing a wide range of symptoms including problems with muscle movement, balance and vision. Each nerve…

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Health – Dementia (Scotland)

Vimeo Video https://www.vimeo.com/109236721 More BSL and subtitle videos are available at: NHS Scotland – YouTube – Click here Alzheimer’s Scotland (Action on Dementia) – website – Click here

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Health – Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is mental illness which affects around 2% to 3% of the population. It affects both men and women equally. It is characterised by people experiencing severe mood…

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