The heart, so integral to life, sits in its protective cage in the chest, going about its work without any external sign to the owner. In the West, where one in four people die of cardiovascular disease, the importance of keeping the heart in good working order is hard to overstate. Sadly, the first sign...
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6 actions to keep your brain healthy at any age
If you are in your early to mid-30s, you are lucky. Those are the ages when your brain is at its best. During that time of your life, you can retain the most information at once, you can learn better than at any other time and you can recall details more accurately than you will...
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These plant-based fats could help you live longer
A diet that is rich in plant-based monounsaturated fats is linked to a lower risk of death from heart disease and other causes. In contrast, if the monounsaturated fats come from animal sources, the link is to a higher risk of death from heart disease and other causes. Opt for plant-based monounsaturated fats instead of...
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Can you have internal shingles without a rash?
Shingles is a viral nerve infection that causes a painful rash and blistering on the skin. In some cases, the infection can spread to internal organs and can sometimes appear without a rash. Doctors refer to this as internal shingles. About 1 in 3 people in the United States will develop shingles during their lifetime....
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People don’t go to doctors to be entertained. Why do they turn to celebrities for health advice?
Americans believe in experts. We look to CPAs to complete our tax returns, lawyers to handle our disputes, plumbers to fix our pipes. So it baffles me that an astounding number of us turn to movie stars and other celebrities for health advice. Take a recent article in Parents magazine: “Where 13 Celebrity Parents Stand...
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High-intensity exercise delays Parkinson’s progression
Immunohistochemistry for alpha-synuclein showing positive staining (brown) of an intraneural Lewy-body in the Substantia nigra in Parkinson’s disease. High-intensity exercise three times a week is safe for individuals with early-stage Parkinson’s disease and decreases worsening of motor symptoms, according to a new phase 2, multi-site trial led by Northwestern Medicine and University of Denver...
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Amniotic fluid is a rich source of stem cells – that can now be harvested
Amniotic fluid, the protective liquid surrounding an unborn baby, is discarded as medical waste during caesarean section deliveries. However, there is increasing evidence that this fluid is a source of valuable biological material, including stem cells with the potential for use in cell therapy and regenerative medicine. A team of scientists and clinicians at Lund...
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The REAL reason why you can’t drink milk: Experts reveal it’s not lactose intolerence but a protein found in dairy products that is causing problems – and there is a solution
Drinking milk frequently causes tummy upset, bloating, wind and diarrhoea A dairy diet has also been shown to cause irritable bowels and abdominal pain These conditions affect a FIFTH of population This has historically been attributed to lactose intolerance – wrongly The real cause is proteins called A1 beta casein found in some dairy...
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Plasma rich in growth factors may promote hair regeneration
(HealthDay)—Plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF) can minimize postsurgical follicle loss and promote hair regeneration in patients undergoing follicular unit extraction technique (FUE) for hair loss, according to a study published online Oct. 26 in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. Roge M. Navarro, M.D., from the Centro Dermatológico-Estético de Alicante in Spain, and colleagues examined the...
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What you need to know about PRP
Platelet-rich plasma therapy has made headlines, often because it is favored by elite athletes to help them recover from injury. Some doctors are now using platelet-rich plasma therapy or PRP injections for several reasons, from encouraging hair growth to promoting soft tissue-healing. However, research studies have not definitively proved that PRP works for the conditions...