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US: hepatitis C kills more than HIV

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/ February 22, 2012 / Leave a comment

Deaths from hepatitis C have increased steadily in the United States in recent years, in part because many people don’t know they have disease, a new government report says. More Americans now die of hepatitis C than from HIV, the AIDS-causing virus, according to 1999-2007 data reviewed by the US Centers for...
Medication can cause weight gain

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/ February 21, 2012 / Leave a comment

Medication can potentially cause weight gain via two routes, namely either through stimulation of the appetite so that the patient tends to eat more food,or due to changes in blood glucose levels. In this article we will first consider those food-drug interactions that may stimulate the appetite thus leading to an increase...
6 tips to get energised by Friday

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/ February 20, 2012 / Leave a comment

If you rely on coffee or cola to make it through the day, it’s time to change up your routine. Sure, you’ll get an instant buzz, but by the time your hands stop shaking, you’ll discover that you’re even more exhausted than before.So put down that mug, step away from the...
Being CEO is bad for your health

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/ February 20, 2012 / Leave a comment

According to Steve Tappin, author of The Secrets of CEOs, the vast majority of the average Chief Executive Officer’s (CEO) week is dominated by 12 emotions of a possible 34 000 including intense stress, frustration, disappointment, irritation and overwhelm. “In response to these emotions, the body secretes an increased amount of...
Men need to learn to relax

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/ February 17, 2012 / Leave a comment

Relaxation, visiting a spa and having a make-over have largely been in the domain of women for a long time. Men are slowly catching up: visiting an ozone sauna, having a massage or even getting a manicure. Nevertheless, the concepts of relaxation and wellness often mean different things to men and women....
10 foods to boost your libido

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/ February 16, 2012 / Leave a comment

Did you know that there are foods that can naturally increase your libido, boost your reproductive health and spark your sexual appetite? Spice up your sex life by adding these foods to the menu: Wild salmon Wild salmon and other cold-water fish (such as sardines, herring, trout and anchovies) are guaranteed to boost your sexual stamina...
Natural history of heartburn

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/ February 15, 2012 / Leave a comment

Heartburn is a signature symptom of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), which is a cluster of symptoms and signs associated with regurgitation of stomach acid up to the pharynx and mouth. Patient-based studies of GORD have shown high prevalence and chronicity, particularly in Western societies. GORD is associated with significant health-care utilisation and...
7 hour’s sleep best for students

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/ February 14, 2012 / Leave a comment

Whether or not you know any high school students that actually get nine hours of sleep each night, that’s what federal guidelines currently prescribe. A new Brigham Young University study found that 16-18 year olds perform better academically when they shave about two hours off that recommendation. “We’re not talking...
Scientists decode brainwaves

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/ February 13, 2012 / Leave a comment

Neuroscientists may one day be able to eavesdrop on the constant, internal monologs that run through our minds, or hear the imagined speech of a stroke or a locked-in patient with inability to speak, according to researchers at the University of California, Berkeley. [Living a healthy lifestyle can reduce your chances of...
How to survive in cold water

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/ February 10, 2012 / Leave a comment

If you fall into cold water, you can delay the effects of hypothermia and increase your chances of survival as follows: Keep as much of your body out of the water as possible. If you can, pull yourself out of the water onto a floating object. The more energy you use in...

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