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Although bone thinning is mostly thought of a woman’s disease, osteoporosis is diagnosed in over 12 million men. The root of osteoporosis—imbalance in the breakdown and rebuilding of bone—can have a genetic component, or disrupted by certain medications, smoking, alcohol abuse, inactivity, and hormone deficiencies. Getting to the source of bone loss will determine the best treatment options. Bone building medications, calcium and vitamin D supplements, and exercise can help prevent bone fractures, a consequence of untreated osteoporosis. |
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Infectious diseases can be spread many ways. While having someone sneeze or cough on you is an obvious problem, what you may not know is that shaking hands with someone who has an infectious disease can transmit the disease to you as well. That person may cover their mouth or nose when sneezing. When they later shake your hand they may then be spreading that infection to you through the handshake. You then infect yourself by rubbing your eyes, nose or mouth. So it is always a good idea to wash your hands after this kind of contact, especially if the well-wisher has a cough or cold. In fact, the Centers For Disease Control and prevention say that hand washing is the number one way to prevent the spread of contagious diseases. |
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Nicotine is the substance in tobacco that gets into your bloodstream when you smoke. At first nicotine can increase your heart rate and make you feel more alert. Nicotine also works on a chemical in the brain called dopamine that is associated with feelings of pleasure. However, over time, nicotine lessens the brain is ability to experience the effects of dopamine, requiring smokers to consume greater amounts of nicotine to achieve the same result. If that need is not satisfied with a cigarette, it can contribute to depression and fatigue, which is one reason why people crave another cigarette to feel better. This cycle is part of the reason why smoking is a hard habit to break. |
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Drinking a glass or two of milk may raise the risk of parkinsonism in middle aged men. The apparent culprit is not calcium. It is unclear whether another ingredient or a contaminant may raise the risk which overall still remains low. In one year, 6.9 cases could be expected per ten thousand people who drink no milk, where as the figure is 14.9 per ten thousand. |
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Flushing is often a symptom of fluctuating hormones but it can also be a symptom of carcinoid tumors. Carcinoid tumors are cancers of cells that into the bloodstream chemical messengers that cause flushing. The tumors are usually found in the intestine, but they can also be found in other parts of the body, including the lung and the pancreas. Most carcinoid tumors are very slow growing, and a person can go many years without symptoms. |
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Coffee can reduce the chances of develooping diabetes of a person, but caffeine itself can increase that risk. Try green tea, which has 1/5 th the caffeine plus antioxidant benefits. |
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According to a study conducted by Oral B, new toothbrushes remove 30 percent more plaque than worn brushes. So how often should you change your toothbrush? Experts recommend changing your toothbrush four times a year. As bristles wear they become less stiff, which prevents them from doing an effective cleaning job. Brush for at least two minutes, twice a day with a brush containing bristles that stand up straight and stiff. |
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A sauna provides dry heat and is good for opening pores. This treatment helps the skin to perspire and release excess fluids. A steam room (or bath) provides moist heat, which is a natural way to exfoliate your skin, removing dead skin cells and rejuvenating the outer layer. The maximum amount of time recommended in a sauna is 15 minutes and a steam bath 25 minutes.
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The effects of smoking may travel through generations, not just the umbilical cord. A young child whose grandmother smoked while pregnant may have double the risk of developing childhood asthma. children whose mothers smoked while pregnant are 1.5 times more likely to develop asthma early in life. |
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Most of us know that brushing our teeth can reduce plaque, prevent cavities and freshen breath. And a new study shows that good dental care can also reduce heart disease and stroke risk. Over the years evidence has mounted that shows that bacteria in the mouth that cause periodontal disease may make their way to the bloodstream and cause changes that narrow arteries supplying the brain and heart. The bacteria stimulate the immune system, and this process can then cause inflammation that can lead to blood vessel wall thickening called atherosclerosis, a major cause of stroke and heart attack. Brushing your teeth and tongue will reduce the amount of bacteria in your mouth by 75 percent. Regular tooth care and frequent visits to a dentist can help prevent the progression of periodontal disease and perhaps lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. |
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