Citroën, the french car manufacturer, is releasing special glasses that help to prevent motion sickness. Though motion sickness was always a problem for some, since the introduction of smartphones and tablets the condition has been affecting more people as more of us look at screens while being chauffeured around. The so-called “SEETROËN” glasses are actually...
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The best foods for boosting your immune system
By Lana Burgess A strong immune system helps to keep a person healthy. Can specific foods boost the immune system? The immune system consists of organs, cells, tissues, and proteins. Together, these carry out bodily processes that fight off pathogens, which are the viruses, bacteria, and foreign bodies that cause infection or disease. When the...
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Wanting to live a ‘normal-perfect’ life is making women unhealthy
July 9, 2018 by Sarah Riley, Adrienne Evans And Martine Robson, The Conversation These days, the health of a woman seems to be less about the absence of illness and more about being someone who works on their body and mind in order to meet modern society’s expectations of looks and abilities. This is not just a neat...
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Wearable device can predict older adults’ risk of falling
July 12, 2018 by Emily Scott, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Every year, more than one in three individuals aged 65 and older will experience a fall. Falls are the most common cause of injury in older adults and can create ongoing health problems. But treatment and awareness of falling usually happens after a fall has...
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Is ultrasound treatment the key to treating prostate cancer? Study finds it is just as effective as surgery or radiotherapy but does not cause ‘life-changing’ side effects
All patients having the ultrasound to their prostates are still alive five years later This is the same survival rate as those undergoing surgery or radiotherapy Yet ultrasound treatment causes 2% lower urinary-incontinence rates It also reduces the risk of suffering erectile dysfunction by 15% Prostate cancer affects one in every eight men in the UK and 11% in...
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Study shows BPA risk factor for inflammatory bowel disease
A recent study in a preclinical model of inflammatory bowel disease shows dietary exposure to bisphenol-A, or BPA, found in polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins, can increase mortality and worsen its symptoms. Dr. Clint Allred (second from left) and colleagues in the laboratory. Credit: Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Dr. Clint Allred,...
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How to remove cortisol from the body naturally
When a person is stressed, the adrenal glands release the steroid hormone cortisol. Cortisol is the body’s primary stress hormone, and it plays a role in many bodily functions, including controlling blood sugar levels. The level of cortisol in the blood is usually higher in the morning and gradually decreases throughout the day. Cortisol also plays a...
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How to start exercising when you’re out of shape
(HealthDay)—Though you may face challenges if you’re carrying excess weight or haven’t been active in a long time, you can still get fit and gain all the benefits that exercise has to offer. The easiest way to get started is with walking because it’s low-impact and low-risk, and all you need is a pair of...
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Building an Antidepressant Diet
Researchers find that eating these foods can reduce depression. A recent study in BMC Medicine has found that changing your diet could significantly improve your mood. The link between food and mood is part of an emerging field of psychiatry called “nutritional psychiatry.” There is growing scientific evidence that what we eat significantly impacts our emotions and well-being. The randomized controlled study of 67 participants examined the...
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Ditching the doctor? What to know about home health tests before trying them
Medical tests save lives. Discovering diseases before they become more serious can mean the difference between life and death. But many Americans say they don’t have time to see a doctor, live too far from a medical facility or are so uncomfortable with examinations that they avoid tests altogether. These challenges have created a demand...