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A Case For Transforming Liver Health

Liver Health UK Team

Mar 12, 2018
2 min

A Case For Transforming Liver Health

The liver is the largest internal organ performing over 500 different processes in human body. It has the unique ability to repair itself. So, why are we talking about liver health? Our lifestyles have changed enormously over the past few decades. Our ‘on-the-go’ 21st-century lifestyle is not particularly conducive to good liver health. The effects of those are now starting to come through in the rapid emergence of liver disease as a critical health issue. Contrary to popular

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Potential for a future drug therapy for NAFLD in older adults?

The four stages of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

Dr. Laura Wyness

Oct 9, 2017
3 min

The four stages of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) describes a range of conditions caused by too much fat stored in the liver in people who drink little or no alcohol. Healthy liver cells should contain little or no fat. More than 5% fat stored in liver cells is considered too much, and this can result in a fatty liver. 1 in 3 people in the UK is estimated to be affected by NAFLD. There are four stages of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). Simple fatty liver or steatosis Non-

What’s the evidence?

Early Signs of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

5 Ways to Love Your #Liver

Asanka De Silva

Jul 10, 2017
2 min

5 Ways to Love Your #Liver

The liver performs well over 500 different functions and one of the hardest working organs in our body. It hardly ever complains until it's really strained. Perhaps, that's why we don't pay much attention to this vital organ. Small lifestyle changes can make a big difference to your #LiverHealth. Most of these are easy to follow and require minimal effort on our part. So, without much due, here are some easy ways to look after your liver. 1. Get plenty of sleep Sleep is essen

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