Episode 16: Well-balance life with MNI – Understand the Metabolic Syndrome

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The Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) is the collective term used for a group of interlinked medical conditions that all pose a significant health risk. If left unchecked, the cumulative effect of these conditions statistically reduces life expectancy by increasing the risk for developing heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes, as well as various forms of cancer.

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Episode 24: Well-balance life with MNI – Insomnia and the consequences of sleep deprivation

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