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Defeating colon cancer

...ibling or parent with the disease, you can opt for regular colon exams, cut down on red meat and eat lots of fruit and vegetables to reduce your cancer risk. According to researchers in the medical University of Texas, they highlighted how dietary intervention helps those with a family history of colon can...

Pill may replace exercise

...gs that will let people get the health benefits of regular exercise, even if they cannot exercise," said Williams. This could help patients with heart or lung disease, or lower the risk of Type II diabetes, for instance. "It is possible it could become a drug of abuse because it would enhance the performance...

A remedy to overcome dandruff

...be harsh on the hair. Instead, alternate it with a regular shampoo and make sure you use a conditioner as well. And if your scalp doesn't clear up within six weeks, it's worthwhile seeing your doctor for either a prescription shampoo or a topical medication....

FDA considers nicotine lollipops illegal

...lar pose a risk to children because they look like regular candy, the FDA warned. "The quantity of nicotine could be potentially dangerous to a small child," said FDA attorney David Horowitz. // The agency can't say for sure if the lollipops pose an immediate health risk to adult smokers, because they are ...

Patients with testicular cancer dying through unfamiliarity

...nation of the (external genitalia), as part of the regular examination of the abdominal system. Some men with large testicular lumps continue to evade the medical profession despite all efforts. According to him, medical professionals and the general population, especially men, need to be educated to recogn...

Depression has a worthwhile treatment

...in a primary care visit was found to be done on a regular basis.When you visit the doctor, he or she may carry out routine checks of your health, such as measuring blood pressure.// According to some experts it is too complicated to screen for depression while others believe it could be worthwhile.Researche...

Healing a painful neck

...sting of 35 minutes of exercise twice per week, or regular care by a general practitioner consisting of pain ...f the physical therapy group and 40 percent of the regular care group. An editorial accompanying the study suggests the need for additional studies to clarify...

Best ways to split a pill

...in fact, available from the drugstore. Don't use a regular knife for these. And, again, check with the pharmacist that the active ingredient is evenly distributed throughout the pill - otherwise you might be wasting your time....

Quicker healing with active bandages

...nd six times and become pliable when wet.// Unlike regular bandages, which just keep moisture in and germs out, the hydrogel dressings actually penetrate the wound and enhance the healing process. The researchers believe that the bandages will be applicable to diabetic ulcers, burns, surgical incisions and...

Drink more fluids during exercise

... the need to keep your fluid levels topped up with regular drinks. There are a lot of so-called energy drinks around, which seem to promise to help your performance and banish fatigue. The questions arises whether one should use them or not. Keep it easy and simple, when it comes to re-hydration, says Robe...

Niacin Safe for Diabetics

...igned to circumvent the bothersome side effects of regular niacin, such as flushing of the skin. More than 50 percent of the patients in the study were able to complete the trial. Four dropped out because of poor blood sugar control, and another four quit due to flushing....

Advantages of Red Wine

...40 men who drink every now and then, those who are regular drinkers and those who are heavy drinkers. As alco... that have shown, "an inverse relationship between regular and moderate alcohol consumption and the risk for myocardial infarction (heart attack)." This lates...

Quality of lives of older people

...hat most of the group lived independently, and had regular contact with family and friends, and social contact with clubs and other organisations. Men were more likely than women to still be living in their own home and independence in day to day tasks, as expected, declined with age. But the vast majority w...

Hazards of anger in heart patients

...otional and physical states before an attack.While regular exercise is essential to maintain good health, physical over-activity can also be responsible for adding strain to an already weak heart, thereby provoking for an abnormal behaviour.Such patients with cardiac diseases may have to take up exercises pr...

Regular exercise linked to extended menstrual cycles

...l periods. The research supports one theory on why regular physical activity has been linked to a lower breas...d progesterone. This could be a mechanism by which regular exercise may lower breast cancer risk, according to the researchers. They stress, however, that they...

Consuming fish prevents dementia risk

...er (highly educated people being more likely to be regular fish eaters). The researchers think that the fatty acids in fish oil reduce inflammation in the brain and also protect the brain's circulation. The 'old wives' tale that fish is good for the brain appears to have more than a grain of truth in it. ...

Healthy ways to eat nourishing food

...it swimming, dancing or lifting weights. Then have regular nourishing meals to get back properly in touch with the body's hunger and satiety cues. A good way is to try the 'plate approach' where one half of your plate is filled with fruit and veg, another quarter with protein and the rest with a starchy food...

Handling forgetfulness

...ith mental processes. It is also important to have regular physical checks, as heart problems and diabetes raise the risk of dementia....

Massage therapy regulates sleep cycle of newborns

...that massage therapy helps newborns develop a more regular sleep cycle. Dr. Sari Goldstein from Tel Aviv University says that massage therapy by mothers in the perinatal // period helps infants coordinate their circadian systems with environmental cues. Circadian rhythm is a biological clock that helps huma...

Testing for blood sugar levels made easier

The foundation of diabetics care is the regular monitoring of blood sugar levels. But doctors say that many patients do not adhere to this routine because of inconvenience or discomfort, as this requires multiple blood samples to be taken by puncturing// their fingers or forearm. However, research...

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