Scientists have developed a strawberry flavoured milkshake that helps alzheimers patients. 12 week Trials have concluded that the milkshake when taken daily significantly improves short-term memory. The milkshake ‘Souvenaid’ which contains a cocktail of brain boosting nutrients may be available for consumer use within the next 2 years. The study is led by ...
Health & DietingA mini-cushion ‘Device for Intervertebral Assisted Motion’ (DIAM) is a revolutionary way to treat back pain. The device – made from a soft gel and H-shaped is implanted between the vertebrae. Surgeons make a small incision approximately 2cm in length across the spine, and prepare an area for implant by removing relevant soft and bony ...
Health & DietingAsbestos contained in a world war 2 gas mask can be detrimental to ones health when the mask is worn and the person inhales minute fibres from the asbestos sheet. Most world war 2 gas masks manufactured prior to 1950 contain an asbestos disc within the respirator, (see photo). The asbestos can be particularly dangerous, ...
Health & DietingAccording to a national survey conducted on behalf of the ‘American Heart Foundation’ less than half American citizens are aware of the health benefits of consuming ‘better fats’ such as polyunsaturated and monounsaturated. This is rather alarming considering that cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease and stroke claim approximately a shocking 870,000 lives ...
Health & DietingAlthough fibroids are predominantly non-cancerous – approx one in 1,000 cases per year are found to be malignant (cancerous). Therefore the chances of your fibroids being life threatening is very slim. How do I know I have fibroids? The main symptoms involving fibroids is ‘heavy periods’. This is caused by fibroids growing in the womb ...
Health & DietingCranberry has been proven to significantly reduce bacteria associated with urinary tract infections. Originally – health professionals thought that cranberry juice reduced cystitis symptoms by turning the urine more acidic, however- it was realised that this theory would not prove effective as it is the acidic in the urine that accounts for the burning sensation. ...
Health & DietingYour body sweats for a reason. It is a natural process designed to eliminate waste products from your skin. Contained in this fluid, which is secreted by the sweat glands, is salt (sodium chloride) and urea. Persepiring (sweating) is your body’s way of disposing of nitrogenous waste, and at the same time -regulating your body ...
Health & DietingThere are 2 kinds of fat that are present in our food – Harmful Fats and healthy fats Harmful fats can have a detrimental effect on one’s health. Unhealthty fats are those of which are considered to have detrimental affects on ones long-term health and well-being. Saturated and trans -fats are harmful as they raise ‘LDL ...
Health & DietingCustom Search Heart disease can develop when blood sugar is above the normal range Heart disease begins to develop when your blood sugar level is in the high-normal prediabetic range -above 100 to 110mg/dl. When glucose is within the 100 -125 mg/dl range -it can damage your blood vessels and increase your risk ...
Health & DietingCustom Search According to Richard A. Anderson, Ph.D., at the USDA Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Centre, Maryland. – cinnamon stimulates the production of glucose-burning enzymes and increases the effectiveness of insulin. Cinnamon makes fat cells more responsive to insulin, the hormone that regulates sugar metabolism, and thus controls the levels of glucose in the ...
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