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Continue reading →: How to respond to chlorine poisoningFollow Me Get new content delivered directly to your inbox. A wide range of industrial and household products contain chlorine. Although these products are safe when handled correctly, chlorine is poisonous and swallowing or inhaling it can cause harm. Chlorine poisoning is a medical emergency. If a person swallows or…
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Continue reading →: Can a drug mimic the life extending effects of calorie restriction?A new study provides drug developers with clues about how to extend healthy lifespan without severely restricting calorie intake. Scientists have known for some time that restricting calorie intake in laboratory animals can extend their lifespan and reduce their risk of developing diseases of older age, such as cancer, heart disease,…
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Continue reading →: LIFE IS NOT FREE TO BE TAKEN BY SUICIDEFollow Me Get new content delivered directly to your inbox.
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Continue reading →: Poverty linked to higher death rates from heart failureA study in the United States demonstrates that mortality rates from heart failure are higher in counties where people face more poverty and social deprivation. Heart failure, sometimes called congestive heart failure, is a chronic condition in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood around the body to meet…
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Continue reading →: Medicare for hormone therapies: Study finds huge variabilityFollow Me Get new content delivered directly to your inbox. A recent study has found great variability in terms of which hormone therapies are covered by Medicare. This may have a significant impact on transgender individuals’ access to appropriate gender-affirming therapy. Gender-affirming therapy and surgery can each have important positive…
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Continue reading →: Increasing calcium intake ‘does not improve bone health of seniors’The bone density and fracture risk of older individuals do not improve with increased calcium intake. This is the finding of two new studies recently published in The BMJ. Around 99% of the body’s calcium is stored in the teeth and bones, where it helps support their function and structure. The remaining 1%…
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Continue reading →: What happens when calcium levels are low?Be my patreon for more exciting content: https://www.patreon.com/sapere Follow Me Get new content delivered directly to your inbox. Hypocalcemia, commonly known as calcium deficiency disease, occurs when calcium levels in the blood are low. A long-term deficiency can lead to dental changes, cataracts, alterations in the brain, and osteoporosis, which…
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Continue reading →: When is the best time to eat fruit?Despite online claims, there is no best time of day to eat fruit — people can get similar health benefits from fruit at any time of the day. That said, people with weight loss goals or diabetes can benefit from timing their fruit intake. Many online sources claim that people…
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Continue reading →: What to know about sugar in fruitWith so many fad diets and sources of nutrition advice, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction — especially when it comes to sugar. However, it is worth noting that the body metabolizes fruit sugar differently than processed or added sugars. All fruit contains some natural sugar. Very sweet…
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Continue reading →: Does sugar cause inflammation in the body?Follow Me Get new content delivered directly to your inbox. People with diets rich in refined sugar may be increasing their risk of chronic inflammation. Research suggests that when people eat and drink less sugar, inflammatory markers in their blood decrease. A high sugar diet can have harmful effects on…
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Continue reading →: How do processed foods affect your health?Follow Me Get new content delivered directly to your inbox. Processed foods, such as ready meals, baked goods, and processed meats, can have negative health effects. Most food needs some degree of processing, and not all processed foods are bad for the body. However, chemically processed foods, also called ultra-processed…
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Continue reading →: Ultra-processed foods may accelerate biological agingFollow Me Get new content delivered directly to your inbox. A study links the consumption of ultra-processed foods with the shortening of the body’s telomeres. Telomeres are structures located at the ends of our chromosomes. Although they contain no genetic information themselves, they preserve the integrity of chromosomes by keeping…
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Continue reading →: What to know about collagen supplementsBy Iqra Sharjeel Collagen is one of the most plentiful proteins in mammals. It is responsible for several biological functions, one of which is to provide structural support in connective tissue, muscle, and skin. Collagen is the protein responsible for skin elasticity. It also plays a role in joint and bone…
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Continue reading →: What to know about wrinklesWrinkles are creases, folds, or ridges in the skin. They naturally appear as people get older. To discover more evidence-based information and resources for healthy aging, visit our dedicated hub. The first wrinkles tend to appear on a person’s face in areas where the skin naturally folds during facial expressions. They…
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Continue reading →: Which essential oils help get rid of wrinkles?By Iqra Sharjeel Follow Me Get new content delivered directly to your inbox. While there are many commercial products available to reduce wrinkles, some people prefer natural alternatives, such as essential oils. As people age, the skin begins to break down and lose elasticity. This natural process causes wrinkles and…
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Continue reading →: Why is my pubic hair turning white?Finding a white pubic hair can be alarming, but it is not likely to be a cause for concern. In most cases, the natural aging process leads to white pubic hair. Nevertheless, white pubic hair can sometimes have other underlying causes that require medical attention. In this article, we look…
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Continue reading →: Understanding the symptoms of vitiligoBy Iqra Sharjeel Follow Me Get new content delivered directly to your inbox. Vitiligo is a long-term problem in which growing patches of skin lose their color. It can affect people of any age, gender, or ethnic group. The patches appear when melanocytes within the skin die off. Melanocytes are the cells…
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Continue reading →: What to know about not having a half-moon on the nailsBy Iqra Sharjeel Follow Me Get new content delivered directly to your inbox. Most people have a small, whitish, half-moon shape at the base of each fingernail where the nail attaches to the cuticle and finger. Some people cannot see a half-moon, or lunula, on the nail while a missing…
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Continue reading →: What is good health?By Iqra Sharjeel Follow Me Get new content delivered directly to your inbox. The word health refers to a state of complete emotional and physical well-being. Healthcare exists to help people maintain this optimal state of health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), healthcare costs in…
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Continue reading →: How does health influence voting behavior?As the United States’ 2020 election draws closer, we explore the complex two-way relationship between health and voting. Voting is the mainstay of a democratic society. It is the primary means for a population to show their support or rejection of policies, political parties, and politicians. Despite this, for a wide…
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Continue reading →: What are the health benefits of biotin?
Biotin is a B vitamin found in food. It helps the body convert food into energy and plays many other important roles in health. Biotin boosts the health of the hair and nails, supports a healthy pregnancy, and helps manage blood sugar levels, among other benefits. This article describes seven…
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Continue reading →: What are the best ways to lose leg fat?
Follow Me Get new content delivered directly to your inbox. Many people wish to lose fat around their legs. Achieving this can involve a combination of exercises that tone the leg muscles and general changes to support weight loss. Everyone has some leg fat, but the amount varies from person…
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Continue reading →: Going vegan could prevent type 2 diabetes
Follow Me Get new content delivered directly to your inbox. Excess weight is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Recent research, however, suggests one strategy that could help to prevent the condition in people who are overweight, and it involves giving up meat and dairy. Researchers found that…
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Continue reading →: Are peanuts good for diabetes?
Follow Me Get new content delivered directly to your inbox. Many people consume peanuts in the form of peanut butter, candy bars, and roasted and salted snacks. But how may eating peanuts affect people with diabetes? People with diabetes need to make sure their blood sugar levels do not rise too quickly…
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Continue reading →: How much salt should a person eat?
Everyone needs salt for fluid balance and muscle and nerve function. But too much salt is bad for us, we hear. So how much do we need? The human body regulates how much sodium it contains. If levels are too high, we get thirsty and drink, and the kidneys speed…
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Continue reading →: Everything you need to know about potassium
Potassium is one of the seven essential macrominerals. The human body requires at least 100 milligrams of potassium daily to support key processes. A high potassium intake reduces the risk of overall mortality by 20 percent. It also decreases the risk of stroke, lowers blood pressure, protects against loss of muscle mass, preserves…
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Continue reading →: Everything you need to know about pineapple
Follow Me Get new content delivered directly to your inbox. Pineapple is a tropical fruit available in any grocery store and a staple in many homes around the world. Christopher Columbus brought pineapples back to Europe after an expedition to South America. Pineapples became known as an extravagant and exotic…
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Continue reading →: What are the health benefits of papaya?
Papayas grow in tropical climates and are also known as papaws or pawpaws. Their sweet taste, vibrant color, and the wide variety of health benefits they provide make them a popular fruit. The papaya, a previously exotic and rare fruit, is now available at most times of the year. The…
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Continue reading →: What to know about a watermelon allergy
A watermelon allergy is rare. However, if a person reacts to watermelon, there may be additional foods to avoid. If a person with an allergy does not eat watermelon often, they may not know what has caused their symptoms. It could be an allergy to a different food, or an…
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Continue reading →: What is the difference between a cyst and a tumor?
Follow Me Get new content delivered directly to your inbox. Tumors and cysts are two types of growth. They can be similar in appearance but have different causes. To determine whether a person has a tumor or a cyst, a doctor may use imaging techniques or take a biopsy. In…
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