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Newly Found Genes linked With Menopause Could Prevent Cancer and Heart Disease

Scientists have found new gene variants linked with the age at which females experience their first menstrual period and the onset of menopause, which can even help in preventing breast and endometrial cancer and osteoporosis, and cardiovascular disease. In the collaborative study led by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), the researchers have identified 10 …

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Flaxseed Supplementation: an integral aspect of vibrant health and anti-aging

General Health, Women's Reproductive Health

One of the most impressive natural agents that has been shown to combat aging, reduce risk of degenerative disease and help optimize health and well-being is the daily ingestion of ground flaxseed. Flaxseeds are the richest source of a wondrous bioactive substance known as SLD (secoisolariciresinol diglycoside) that provides the body with a multitude of …

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Over-the-Counter Topical Treatments

General Health

OTC topicals are available in pharmacies, drugstores, supermarkets or directly from the manufacturer without a doctor’s prescription. They come in many different forms. Two active ingredients, salicylic acid and tar, are approved by the FDA as treatments for psoriasis. Salicylic acid is classified as a keratolytic, or peeling agent, and works by causing the outer …

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A Healthy Diet Leads To Healthy Skin

General Health, Skin Disease

What does your diet do for your skin’s health? If you are eating a well balanced diet, you may be impressed with the quality of your skin. The two interact with each other, just like every other organ in your body performs only as well as the nutrients it is provided. When it comes to …

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Change your Diet, Change your Skin

General Health, Skin Disease

You may have heard that your skin is an outward reflection of what is going on inside the body. It’s true. The skin is your body’s largest organ, and what you put into your body can determine how your skin reacts. Changing your diet can improve the appearance of your skin. However, it will not …

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Grooming and Hygiene

General Health, Skin Disease

Sweating You might think that you are only supposed to sweat when you are hot, but once you hit puberty, you also will sweat when you are nervous. Your sweat glands (which make sweat) become more active during the teen years, causing both more sweat and also some smell. You actually have 2 million to …

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Human Health Risks From Methyl Mercury In Fish

General Health, Overweight and Diet

Introduction Recently a National Academy of Sciences expert panel has reviewed the human health risks from methyl mercury in fish. Specifically, they reviewed three epidemiological studies on children prenatally exposed to methyl mercury (MeHg) in seafood. One study is located in the Faeroe Islands in the North Atlantic on a population whose exposure to MeHg …

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Breast Cancer Gene Testing: How to Go Fishing in the Gene Pool

General Health

About 80 percent of breast cancer patients have no family history of breast cancer. Their cancers are called “sporadic” breast cancers. Another 15 to 20 percent of breast cancer patients have some family history of breast cancer, called “familial” breast cancer, that may indicate a genetic susceptibility. Between 5 and 10 percent of breast cancer …

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Depression – How Does Good Nutrition Affect It?

General Health

Depression comes in many guises which have spawned a plethora of labels. You may have recently started to feel depressed having never experienced this condition before. It may scare you to feel this way and the thought of your emotions being out from under your control is indeed a daunting prospect. If you go and …

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How to Prevent Osteoporosis Through Diet

General Health, Overweight and Diet

Understanding osteoporosis means understanding what the disease is, what its risk factors are, and what can be done to prevent it. Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by a decrease in bone density. This leads to fractures and other bone problems. One of the first things to do to prevent osteoporosis is determining if you are …

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