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Welcome to our weekly health interaction section titled, **"Health Matters,"** where we look into all aspects of health, from physical well-being to mental wellness. It's a platform where we come together to explore important topics, share valuable insights, and learn from each other's experiences. Each week, we focus on different health-related themes, ranging from nutrition and exercise to mental health and preventive care. We encourage meaningful participation from our audience as we believe that everyone's perspective is valuable in promoting a holistic approach to health. So, we value your input and aim to create a supportive and informative environment where everyone can benefit from shared knowledge and experiences. So, join us on this journey as we navigate through the vast world of health, exchange ideas, and celebrate the power of collective learning. Your voice matters, and together, we can make a positive impact on our well-being and those around us. Let's make every discussion count on "Health Matters". |

**OUR DISCUSSION THIS WEEK**

| |--| |![20241226_184350.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmWc9Q5Z57uwh5gurWsq55SDx5XyDMTHVHyx8UutMYHjPH/20241226_184350.png)| |-| | **MULTI-VITAMINS** | Have you ever had a thought about multivitamins and how they fit into our everyday health? It is pretty cool how these small pills are supposed to help us get the nutrients we might be missing from our meals. However with so many kinds out there, it makes you wonder if you do we really need them, or can we just get everything we need from the food we eat? Plus, there is always talk about whether they actually work or if it is just a way for companies to sell more stuff. Therefore in this contest, let us talk about the good, the bad, and everything in between when it comes to multivitamins. It will be nice to get your views and what you think about the topic. #### Contest Hints ----- * Have you ever taken a multivitamin before? Why? * What are the goods and bars of multivitamins to our health? * Do you believe that everyone should take multivitamins, or are they only necessary for certain groups of people? * What do you think about the differences between synthetic and natural vitamins? Which do you prefer? * In your opinion, how important is it to consult a healthcare professional before starting a multivitamin regimen? ----- |

**Last Week's Review**

| |--| ------ |![20241219_173017.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmZpw8xEFUuMd25TZVEpDkiGy6rraudzz5SeNKF2qfbnLm/20241219_173017.png)| |-| | **ANTIBIOTICS AND OUR HEALTH** | In last week discussion, there was a total of 15 participations. I thank all who participated. Here, I present to you all three participants as the winners for last week; User | Link | Reward --------|--------|-------- @wuddi | [Link](https://steemit.com/hive-168205/@wuddi/contest-health-matters-17-antibiotics-and-our-health) | Booming vote @josevas217 | [Link](https://steemit.com/hive-168205/@josevas217/health-matters-17-antibiotics-and-our-health) | Booming vote @adese | [Link](https://steemit.com/hive-168205/@adese/health-matters-17-antibiotics-and-our-health) | 3 Steem Power ![IMG_20241226_190131.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmUfnQUmnC2D4VYC8PRyeNCeKSqrDX45qDy663nESVXX8g/IMG_20241226_190131.jpg) --- |

**How to participate?**

| |--| --- * Subscribe to the [Healthy Steem Community](https://steemit.com/trending/hive-168205) and your post must be written in the Healthy Steem community (Compulsory). * The contest title should be **Health Matters; (topic of the week)** * Write a post of not less than 350 words. Do well to write in your own words, (be creative). * The contest's tags should include #health-matters18, #steemexclusive, and your country tag (e.g. #nigeria for me). * Endeavour to use original or copyright-free images, so as not to infringe any copyright policy. * The most important thing is to post AI and plagiarism-free content. Be unique, creative, and original. * Invite at least 3 of your friends to participate. Upvote and resteem the contest post so that more users can participate in the contest. * Drop a link to your post in the comment section of this post. ![20230609_195433.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmaJwkvqa4rVfPSVbT8nt7ML3VGkND3W5whBwjRFGzFDSZ/20230609_195433.png) ### CONTEST REWARDS *** A total of **2 booming votes and 3 Steem Power** will be distributed to the winners as shown below. Position | Steem Power -----------------|----------------- 1st Place | Booming Vote 2nd Place | Booming Vote 3rd Place | 3 Steem Power ----- ### CONTEST DEADLINE ---- **The contest is open to participants till 23:59 UTC, Wednesday 25th December. At which it comes to an end, meaning all entries after that will be counted as invalid.** ------ Cc, @stephenkendal, @disconnect **SUPPORT US BY YOUR DELEGATIONS** [50 SP](https://steemlogin.com/sign/delegateVestingShares?delegator=&delegatee=hive-168205&vesting_shares=50%20SP)|[100 SP](https://steemlogin.com/sign/delegateVestingShares?delegator=&delegatee=hive-168205&vesting_shares=100%20SP)|[500 SP](https://steemlogin.com/sign/delegateVestingShares?delegator=&delegatee=hive-168205&vesting_shares=500%20SP)|[1000 SP](https://steemlogin.com/sign/delegateVestingShares?delegator=&delegatee=hive-168205&vesting_shares=1000%20SP)|[1500 SP](https://steemlogin.com/sign/delegateVestingShares?delegator=&delegatee=hive-168205&vesting_shares=1500%20SP)|[2000 SP](https://steemlogin.com/sign/delegateVestingShares?delegator=&delegatee=hive-168205&vesting_shares=2000%20SP) |-|-|-|-|-|-| [2500 SP](https://steemlogin.com/sign/delegateVestingShares?delegator=&delegatee=hive-168205&vesting_shares=2500%20SP)|[3000 SP](https://steemlogin.com/sign/delegateVestingShares?delegator=&delegatee=hive-168205&vesting_shares=3000%20SP)|[3500 SP](https://steemlogin.com/sign/delegateVestingShares?delegator=&delegatee=hive-168205&vesting_shares=3500%20SP)|[4000 SP](https://steemlogin.com/sign/delegateVestingShares?delegator=&delegatee=hive-168205&vesting_shares=4000%20SP)|[4500 SP](https://steemlogin.com/sign/delegateVestingShares?delegator=&delegatee=hive-168205&vesting_shares=4500%20SP)|[5000 SP](https://steemlogin.com/sign/delegateVestingShares?delegator=&delegatee=hive-168205&vesting_shares=5000%20SP) |-|-|-|-|-|-| ![IMG-20230531-WA0106.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmShhxPcrGmatmKDZ2GBYEAxdidjhv5df3hReCvmYTRbuG/IMG-20230531-WA0106.jpg)