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Cell Phones Disrupt Sleep and causes Anxiety too
2008-06-10 09:35:00
Wake up, teens: Too much time on your cell phone may be disrupting your sleep. Mobiles may be very useful device but can be dangerous to your health also, here is the finding of heavy phone usage effects on sleep and also anxiety. European researchers report that teenagers who use their phones more than 15 times a day have more trouble falling asleep and staying asleep than those who use their phones sparingly. Heavy cell phone users are also more likely to be stressed out and generally feel tired, says Gaby Badre, MD, PhD, of Sahlgren's Academy in Gothenburg, Sweden, and the London Clinic, in England.The findings apply to both excessive chatting on the phone and text messaging, he tells WebMD.Another important finding related to heavy phone usage is that people who spend more than an hour a day on their cell phones tend to suffer from anxiety.So, please be cautious and take it serious that when you are gifting someone mobile especially to teenagers you are also giving him anxiety...
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FDA's tips on preventing eye infections in contact lens wearers
2008-06-10 09:25:00
Here are the tips for Contact lense wearers that you will found very useful and also they are necessary too.Replace your contact lens storage case every 3-6 months.Clean and disinfect your lenses properly.Remove your contact lenses before swimming.Always use fresh contact lens solution. Never reuse the lens solution.Avoid non-sterile water. That includes distilled water and tap water.Never use homemade saline solution.Never transfer contact lens solutions into smaller, travel-sized containers.Never put your lenses in your mouth. Saliva isn't sterile.Wash your hands with soap and water, and dry them, before handling your lenses.Wear and replace your lenses according to the schedule prescribed by your doctor.Follow instructions from your doctor and your solution manufacturer for cleaning and storing your lenses.Remove the lenses and consult your doctor immediately if you experience eye symptoms such as redness, pain, tearing, increased sensitivity to light, blurry vision, discharge, ...
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Lyme disease Spread
2008-06-10 09:11:00
Lyme disease caused by infection with Borrelia burgdorferi (B. burgdorferi) bacteria. You can get Lyme disease if you are bitten by an infected tick. But most people who have had a tick bite do not get Lyme disease. It’s still important to see your doctor if you have a tick attached to you that you can't remove.Lyme disease is common in the United States. It can also be found in Canada, Europe, and Asia.Important Advice: Remove ticks as soon as you notice them. Infected ticks usually don't spread Lyme disease until they have been attached for at least 36 hours.One sure sign of Lyme disease is a round, red rash that spreads at the site of a tick bite. This rash can get very large.Flu-like symptoms are also very common. People in the early stages of Lyme disease may feel very tired and have headaches, sore muscles and joints, and a fever.These symptoms can start at any time, from 3 days up to a month after you have been bitten. Some people don't have any symptoms when they are in...
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Smoking Causes Memory Problems
2008-06-10 08:52:00
 Can cigarettes hurt your thinking power and ability to rememberSmoking in midlife results in poor memory and makes it harder to think and learn, according to research published in the June 9 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine.What's more, developing cognitive problems in your 30s, 40s, and 50s may speed the onset of dementia. Smoking damages blood vessels, including those in the brain. Scientists recently concluded that smoking is a risk factor for dementia.The first round of cognitive testing showed that smokers were more likely to have the lowest scores than those who never lit up. "Smoking in middle age is associated with memory deficit and decline in reasoning abilities.Source
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Home Treatment for Diarrhoea
2008-06-08 08:39:00
Dysentery is a serious condition affecting the large intestine. The pathological condition of this disease is caused by two organisms, protozoa and bacilli. When caused by the former, the condition is generally known as amoebic dysentery, and when caused by the latter, it is known as bacillary dysentery.Home RemediesBael Fruit:Among specific home remedies, bael fruit is perhaps the most efficacious in the treatment of dysentery of both varieties. One tablespoon of the pulp of the fruit, mixed with a sufficient quantity of jaggery to sweeten it, should be given thrice daily. To deal with a chronic case of dysentery, 15 gm of the unripe fruit pulp should be roasted over the fire and the pulp mixed with 250 ml of water or buttermilk.Lemon: very effective in dealing with ordinary cases of dysentery. Three lemons, peeled and sliced, should be added to 250 ml of water and boiled for a few minutes. The strained infusion should be administered thrice daily.Give about 5 gms. of Isabgol with...
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Mesothelioma
2008-06-06 08:56:00
People working in Asbestose industry have high risk of developing Mesothelioma . Most of the medical students have never gone through this case but knowing how to diagnose and treat it is very essential.How to Diagnose Unilateral, nonpleuritic chest pain and dyspnea. Distant (> 20 years earlier) history of exposure to asbestos. Pleural effusion or pleural thickening or both on chest radiographs.Malignant cells in pleural fluid or tissue biopsy.These are primary tumors arising from the surface lining of the pleura (80% of cases) or peritoneum (20% of cases). About three-fourths of pleural mesotheliomas are diffuse (usually malignant) tumors, and the remaining one-fourth are localized (usually benign). Men outnumber women by a 3:1 ratio. Numerous studies have confirmed the association of malignant pleural mesothelioma with exposure to asbestos (particularly the crocidolite form). The lifetime risk to asbestos workers of developing malignant pleural mesothelioma is about 8%. Sixty to...

Clinical trial designs
2008-06-04 12:12:00
The most widely used clinical trial designs to evaluate effectiveness and safety of a drug are parallel, cross - over, and titration designs. ParallelIn a parallel design trial, patients are randomized into cohorts who receive one of the several treatments (control, dose 1, dose 2 or dose 3). ). Such a design will offer the population, rather than the individual, PK / PD characteristics. The advantage of such a design is the lack of confounding factors such as time (carry over effects) and design dependent outcomes.CrossoverIn a crossover design, each patient receives some (incomplete block) or all (complete block) of the treatments being studied.Therefore, a cross - over design is the most powerful design if deducing the individual concentration (or dose) - response curves is the ultimate aim. In a crossover design, three types of effects are evaluated. They are period effect (Period I vs Period II), Carry over effect and sequence effect (Placebo, active treatment or active treatme...
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Brain-Eating Amoeba Strikes in Summer causing Primary amoebic meningoenceph
2008-06-02 19:53:00
Swimming in the pool having warm water may be dangerous, as it provides the favourable medium for the growth of brain-eating amoeba. There are reports of death last year after swimming in lakes or pools infested with a brain-eating amoeba.The bad blobs -- known as Naegleria fowleri or N. fowleri -- thrive in warm, fresh water all over the world. But the key word here is warm. The amoeba loves heat. In the U.S., it inhabits the relatively hot waters of lakes, hot springs, and poorly maintained pools in Southern or Southwestern states.How Brain -Eating Amoebas AttackThat food source is the human brain. It actually is using the brain for food.After the amoeba enters the nose, it finds its way to the olfactory nerve. N. fowleri appears to be attracted to nerve cells, so it follows the nerve into the brain. That's when bad things happen. The amoeba has mouth-shaped structures on its surface called food cups. It's perfectly capable of chewing up brain and blood cells with these food cups...
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How Insulin acts
2008-05-31 20:17:00
Insulin is released into the blood by beta cells (β-cells), found in the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas, in response to rising levels of blood glucose just after eating. Insulin is used by about two-thirds of the body's cells to absorb glucose from the blood for use as fuel, for conversion to other needed molecules, or for storage. Insulin is also the principal control signal i.e play an essential role in conversion of glucose to glycogen for internal storage in liver and muscle cells. As glucose levels lowered it result both in the reduced release of insulin from the beta cells and in the reverse conversion of glycogen to glucose when glucose levels fall. This is mainly controlled by the hormone glucagon which acts in an opposite manner to insulin. 

Treatment Guidelines for Resistant Hypertension
2008-05-30 20:43:00
Hypertension is called resistant if a patient's blood pressure remains above goal despite their taking 3 medications to lower it. High blood pressure that is under control, but requires 4 or more medications to treat it is also considered resistant to treatment.Doctors must recognize that resistant hypertension requires special consideration in terms of evaluation and treatment." Diuretics are often underused in people with resistant hypertension, and some patients may benefit from adding mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs) to their treatment regimens, according to the statement. MRAs treat a condition called primary aldosteronism, which is found in about 20% of patients with resistant hypertension.The benefit of mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists in treating resistant hypertension has only been recently confirmed, Using MRAs requires special biochemical monitoring, particularly to measure blood levels of potassium due to the risk of hyperkalemia.The scope of resistan...
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Are you suffering from Phobias?
2008-05-29 20:46:00
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 8.7% of people, or about 19.2 million American adults, suffer from one or more specific phobias. Although researchers have not yet determined exactly what causes a phobia to develop, we know that phobias are rooted in the normal fear response.The full list of phobias is almost limitless, consisting of anything that someone could fear. However, some phobias are much more common than others. Here are ten of the most common specific phobias.Acrophobia - Fear of HeightsAcrophobia is a generalized fear of all heights. This distinguishes it from aerophobia (fear of flying) and other more specified phobias.Acrophobia is sometimes confused with vertigo. Vertigo is a physical condition that causes dizziness or disorientation when looking down from a great height. A fear of developing vertigo symptoms at height is not acrophobia.Claustrophobia - Fear of Enclosed SpacesClaustrophobia can range from mild to severe. In severe ca...
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Rimonabant: Miracle Drug for Obesity
2008-05-29 19:53:00
Rimonabant decreases appetite, weight, and may cause some nausea, depression and anxiety. For weight control, and therefore its effects on obesity and incidence of diabetes/metabolic syndrome and ultimately the chance of decreasing heart disease in our ever expanding population, rimonabant or a drug like it may have some uses.The drug has been well tested for the past two years on men who have a waist circumference of greater than 40 inches and women who have a waist circumference of greater than 35 inches. This drug however may not ever come to this country due to the possibility that depressive side effects may lead to increased suicide (not the way we want to decrease weight in our population, or suits in our courtrooms).Unfortunately, doctors are left with few choices when suggesting weight reduction to overweight and obese patients. The current available drugs (orlistat and sibutramine) are actually very weak, and most have not been documented to keep weight off after one year....
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Health Note: DRINK WATER ON EMPTY STOMACH
2008-05-24 20:19:00
It is popular in Japan today to drink water immediately after waking up every morning. Furthermore, scientific tests have proven its value. We publish below a description of use of water for our readers. For old and serious diseases as well as modern illnesses the water treatment had been found successful by a Japanese medical society as a 100% cure for the following diseases:Headache, body ache, heart system, arthritis, fast heart beat, epilepsy, excess fatness, bronchitis asthma, TB, meningitis, kidney and urine diseases, vomiting, gastritis, diarrhea, piles, diabetes, constipation, all eye diseases, womb, cancer and menstrual disorders, ear nose and throat diseases.METHOD OF TREATMENTAs you wake up in the morning before brushing teeth, drink 4 x 160ml glasses of waterBrush and clean the mouth but do not eat or drink anything for 45 minuteAfter 45 minutes you may eat and drink as normal.After 15 minutes of breakfast, lunch and dinner do not eat or drink anything for 2 hoursThose ...
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Mesothelioma Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
2008-05-13 11:41:00
 n this video a medical doctor explains mesothelioma stages, mesothelioma types, mesothelioma symptoms, and mesothelioma diagnosis. Most importantly mesothelioma treatments are discussed. This is the first mesothelioma video in a new series of videos aimed at providing the most comprehensive information possible to patients of mesothelioma and their families. Other videos in the series may contain information on how people receive financial compensation for medical bills, pain management techniques, medical related hospitals and doctors, and helpful guides on what to do after diagnosis. We sincerely hope you learn something from this mesothelioma videos and thank you for watching.
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Understanding Arthritis Painkillers DMARDS
2008-05-12 22:51:00
When you have arthritis pain, you need relief. But with so many warnings in the news about painkillers, it's hard to know the best choice. Many medications that ease arthritis pain have the potential for health risks, including increased risk for heart attack, stomach problems, or infections. You have difficult decisions to make, whether you're fighting pain from osteoarthritis that comes with age -- or pain from rheumatoid arthritis, a debilitating immune disorder. Do you somehow tough out the pain? Or do you accept the risk because your pain requires it, and take the drug for arthritis? Which drug is right for your body? And which medicine may work best for your type of arthritis?Easing arthritis pain can help someone with osteoarthritis "get up and going, and get walking," White tells WebMD. "If you have osteoarthritis, losing 15 pounds will stop the progression of your disease and reduce your pain. Then you can quit taking the pain medication!" Although pain from rheumatoid a...
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Fibromyalgia Pain 10 Tips for Better Sleep
2008-05-10 18:42:00
Do you toss and turn at night because of fibromyalgia pain or discomfort?"People with fibromyalgia tend to have very disturbed sleep"Research shows that with fibromyalgia, there is an automatic arousal in the brain during sleep. Frequent disruptions prevent the important restorative processes from occurring. Growth hormone is mostly produced during sleep. Without restorative sleep and the surge of growth hormone, muscles don’t heal and neurotransmitters (like the mood chemical serotonin) are not replenished. The lack of a good night’s sleep makes people with fibromyalgia wake up feeling tired and fatigued.The result: The body can't recuperate from the day's stresses -- all of which overwhelms the system, creating a great sensitivity to pain. Widespread pain, sleep problems, anxiety, depression, fatigue, and memory difficulties are all symptoms of fibromyalgia.Insomnia takes many forms -- trouble falling asleep, waking up often during the night, having trouble going back to sle...
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Cosmeceuticals
2008-05-04 19:49:00
Cosmeceuticals are largely aimed at the anti-aging market. Women are encouraged to start slowing the aging process early and many women in their early twenties are already spending vast amounts of money to make sure they still look good at 60.However, it is a case of 'buyer beware' when purchasing a skin care Product that holds out the promise of younger-looking skin. Consumer Reports published results last year demonstrating that there's no correlation between the price of a product and its effectiveness. And of the nine creams tested, not one of them was "noticeably effective" in reducing wrinkles. Many doctors are reluctant to recommend untested cosmeceutical products and manufacturers tend to rely heavily on celebrity endorsement rather than science to boost sales. One recent skincare product that is the result of high-tech research and new ingredients and is backed by science and recommended by doctors, is 21st Century's shielding lotion Skin MD Natural.It's a safe and ef...

Exubera Causes Lung Cancer
2008-04-15 11:06:00
Exubera is a rapid-acting insulin indicated for the treatment of adults with diabetes mellitus for the control ofhyperglycemia. In patients with type 1 diabetes, EXUBERA should be used in regimens that include a longer-acting insulin.In patients with type 2 diabetes, EXUBERA can be used as monotherapy or in combination with oral agents or longer-acting insulins.EXUBERA is contraindicated in patients who smoke or who have discontinued smoking less than 6 months prior tostarting EXUBERA therapy. If a patient starts or resumes smoking, EXUBERA must be discontinued immediately due tothe increased risk of hypoglycemia and an alternative treatment must be utilized.EXUBERA is contraindicated in patients with unstable or poorly controlled lung disease, because of wide variations in lung function that could affect the absorption of EXUBERA and increase the risk of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. The use of EXUBERA in patients with underlying lung disease, such as asthma or COPD, is not recomm...
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Two faced baby
2008-04-04 11:46:00
This two faced baby is only a few days old (Born Monday, March 10) and she was born in India. These illiterate people start worshiping. I hope they get medical treatment asap, I think doctors should take care, as medical assessment and possible operations, if needed, could upset the community. It’s interesting to see if this baby will not have any acute cerebral issues. I would guess it was gonna be twins, and apparently, the cells just stopped dividing. I’m sure there are many other medical issues that are present, that just are not being publicized like the obvious.Find the medical reason for that
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Take care while u eat on the road side
2008-03-31 20:19:00
A 10 year old boy, had eaten pineapple about 15 days back, and fell! sick, from the day he had eaten. Later when he had his Health check done... doctors diagnosed that he had AIDS.His parents couldn't believe it....Then the entire family under went a checkup... none of them suffered from Aids. So the doctors checked again with the boy if he had eaten out...The boy said "yes". He had pineapple that evening. Immediately a group from Mallya hospital went to the pineapple vendor to check.They found the pineapple seller had a cut on his finger while cutting the pineapple; his blood had spread into the fruit. When they had his blood checked...the guy was suffering from AIDS...but he himself was NOT aware. Unfortunately the boy is suffering from it now.Please take care while u eat on the road side (particularly tasty vada pav & Paani Puri).
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SWEET POISON
2008-03-20 17:22:00
In October of 2001, my sister started getting very sick. She had stomach spasms and she was having a hard time getting around. Walking was a major chore. It took everything she had just to get out of bed; she was in so much pain.By March 2002, she had undergone several tissue and muscle biopsies and was on 24 various prescription medications. The doctors could not determine what was wrong with her. She was in so much pain, and so sick. she just knew she was dying. She put her house, bank accounts, life insurance, etc., in her oldest daughter's name, and made sure that her younger children were to be taken care of. She also wanted her last hooray, so she planned a trip to Florida (basically in a wheelchair) for March 22nd.On March 19 I called her to ask how her most recent tests went, and she said they didn't find anything on the test, but they believe she had MS. I recalled an article a friend of mine e-mailed to me and I asked my sister if she drank diet soda? She told me that ...
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Rotator cuff
2008-03-07 18:55:00
Anyone who has suffered an inflamed or torn rotator cuff knows the pain involved. The pain varies in intensity. Sometimes it's a burning sensation. At other times it's a dull ache. It affects the way you move your shoulder. Many patients report that the morning is the worst, especially if you tossed around in sleep then ended up putting pressure on it. What is the best type of rotator cuff pillow to protect your injury during sleep? Is there an affordable option that can help protect your injury while you're deep in slumber?Many doctors don't suggest that you buy a "rotator cuff pillow" but rather follow a simple sleep routine that you can conform to using the pillows you currently own.Since many patients report that the first few days can be awful when trying to find a comfortable sleeping position, doctors have suggested that patients try sleeping in a recliner chair rather than flat on their back or support the elbow with one or two pillows when lying down so it doesn't slid...

6 Minutes Snap to a Sharper Memory
2008-03-07 18:21:00
We know now that restful sleep helps us to consolidate our memories, among other great things it does for us. And we also know that naps can have similar, albeit smaller-scale benefits. But a "nap" is generally thought of as being either a 20-minute "power" version or a longer one that allows you to go through a full cycle of sleep (through all the 4 stages, not just the first two). Or is it.You can really benefit from a mini, 6-minute nap.In a new study just published, German researchers have shown that if you nap just six itty-bitty minutes during the day, it will not only make you feel better but will also improve your ability to learn and remember.Here's how the scientists at the University of Düsseldorf figured it out:First, they asked university students to memorize a list of 30 words. Afterwards, the participants were either allowed to play a video game or to take a nap in a quiet room. The napping times were varied, though. Some students were allowed to take a 50-minute ...
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Insurance: Smart & Safe
2008-03-05 12:55:00
Buying a car? A house? A hot new model bike? Or a business that you finally managed to acquire after long years of waiting and mortgage paying? Whatever it is that’s important to you it’s better to have it insured incase some mishap happens and you lose that hard earned precious possession. What if after all those years of hard saving and dreaming and finally getting your dream home, you go out for a dinner to celebrate and come back to see that house going up in smoke? “if only I had it insured I could’ve gotten it back” you don’t want to be the one saying that now do you ? You buy that dream car you always wanted, the fellows at your job are oh! So jealous and praise you so much for finally achieving your dream, and then you go and run into another car or have your car stolen right when you got it, “if only I had it insured I’d be able to get it back” regrets don’t get you anywhere but caution does, before your dream house goes up in smoke, before your dream ca...
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Antimuscarinics: members, action
2008-03-05 12:46:00
"Inhibits Parasympathetic And Sweat":IpratropiumPirenzepineAtropineScop olamine Muscarinic receptors at all parasympathetic endings sweat glands in sympathetic.Knowledge Level 3, System: NervousDerek Obayashi Chicago Medical School
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Searching For Best Mortgages Services
2008-03-04 03:00:00
A mortgage is a method of using property (real or personal) as security for the performance of an obligation, usually the payment of a debt.Buying a home or a business or taking a loan for personal reasons is a big step and assuming a mortgage for that home or whatever you want it for, is a big responsibility. Make sure you are ready for a financial commitment that could last several decades.The most important step is to understand how much you can afford to pay each months and what plan is suitable for you that would fit in with your monthly income. Always make sure before you start, that you’ll have backups incase you lose your job or something happens by which you are unable to pay your mortgage.Once you decide on the mortgage you want, do your homework. Different lenders offer different rates, points, and fees. Ask around and compare. Understanding the benefits of different mortgage offerings can be a complex process. Using online Mortgage sites can be a big help in this matte...
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Bioavailability
2008-03-04 02:57:00
Bioavailability is a pharmacokinetic term that describes the rate and extent to which the active drug ingredient is absorbed from a drug product and becomes available at the site of drug action. Since pharmacologic response is generally related to the concentration of drug at the receptor site, the availability of a drug from a dosage form is a critical element of a drug product's clinical efficacy. However, drug concentrations usually cannot be readily measured directly at the site ofaction. Therefore, most bioavailability studies involve the determination of drug concentration in the blood or urine. This is based on the premise that the drug at the site of action is in equilibrium with drug in the blood. It is therefore possible to obtain an indirect measure of drug response by monitoring drug levels in the blood or urine. Thus, bioavailability is concerned with how quickly and how much of a drug appears in the blood after a specific dose is administered. The bioavailability of a...

Best Commercial Mortgages Services are here
2008-03-04 02:49:00
A mortgage is a method of using property (real or personal) as security for the performance of an obligation, usually the payment of a debt.Buying a home or a business or taking a loan for personal reasons is a big step and assuming a mortgage for that home or whatever you want it for, is a big responsibility. Make sure you are ready for a financial commitment that could last several decades.The most important step is to understand how much you can afford to pay each months and what plan is suitable for you that would fit in with your monthly income. Always make sure before you start, that you’ll have backups incase you lose your job or something happens by which you are unable to pay your mortgage.Once you decide on the mortgage you want, do your homework. Different lenders offer different rates, points, and fees. Ask around and compare. Understanding the benefits of different mortgage offerings can be a complex process. Using online Mortgage sites can be a big help in this matte...
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Take Care of Your Heart
2008-03-03 14:34:00
A chat with Dr. Devi Shetty , Narayana Hrudayalaya ( Heart Specialist) Bangalore was arranged by WIPRO for its employees . Qn: What are the thumb rules for a layman to take care of his heart ?Ans:1. Diet - Less of carbohydrate, more of protein, less oil 2. Exercise - Half an hour's walk, at least five days a week; avoid lifts and avoid sitting for a longtime 3. Quit smoking4. Control weight 5. Control blood pressure and sugar Qn: Is eating non-veg food (fish) good for the heart?Ans: No Qn: It's still a grave shock to hear that some apparently healthy person gets a cardiac arrest. How do we understand it in perspective?Ans: This is called silent attack; that is why we recommend everyone past the age of 30 to undergo routine health checkups. Qn: Are heart diseases hereditary?Ans: Yes Qn: What are the ways in which the heart is stressed? What practices do you suggest to de-stress? Ans: Change your attitude towards life. Do not look for perfection in everything in life. Qn: Is walking...
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Credit Cards For Bad Credits
2008-03-01 15:13:00
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