They say that without hard times, we cannot become better people. If you think about it, there are a lot of sayings from way back that run along a similar vein. No pain, no gain. You have to go through the fire to reap the benefits. You have to be polished and sanded to become a shiny gem. The list could go on and on.
But what about the economic crisis that we have been experiencing all over the world? Could it bring about something good as well? According to researchers, life expectancy increased during the time of the Great Depression – by 1.9 years to be exact. On the other hand, a 5 percent rise in the GDP lowered life expectancy by one or two months. Other studies have yielded similar ...
Tags: Great Depression, Health, life expectancy, Lifestyle, recession, Research
The human brain is considered to be the last frontier to unlock the utter complexity of the human body. It is the most studied yet most puzzling part of our bodies due to a complexity that cannot be rivaled by today's super-computers pound for pound. The human brain is a compact supercomputer that has an area that is larger than you think is in the human skull. The complex inner workings of the
human brain has baffled scientists who know what it is made of but how it works is still a big puzzle. Today's advanced
imaging sciences and devices have allowed the unlocking of some of its
secrets and the
information they gather is proving to be a huge benefit to those who suffer from disease. Studies with stem cells, the body's super-cells, are giving clues ...
Tags: Amazing Human Body, Human Brain, Imaging Technology, Supercomputer
Ever since Alzheimer’s was discovered more than a hundred years ago in 1906 (though this is subject to discussion), the medical community has been trying to find ways to cure it. To date, there is no known cure for the disease but there are a lot of breakthroughs occurring in the field of research.
One such breakthrough is the discovery of the potential of vitamin B3 to slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. In lab trials, researchers infused mice with high doses of the vitamin and they found out that it had positive effects in retarding the disease. Now, they are ready to try the vitamin on humans.
The Guardian has this report:
A vitamin pill that could slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease is to enter human trials after scientists found it protected animals ...
Prostate cancer is one of the biggest concerns for men all over the world. It is, in fact, a very unpleasant subject that many people do not really want to dwell on it. New research shows, however, that there could be a
vaccine that would protect men in the long run against prostate cancer.
At this stage, though, the vaccine has only been tested in mice. According to
Dr. W Martin Kast of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles,
“By early vaccination, we have basically given these mice life-long protection against a disease they were destined to have. This has never been done before and, with further research, could represent a paradigm shift in the management of human prostate cancer.”
So what does the vaccine do? The most significant factor in prostate cancer ...
A few days back one of my friend was taken to our nearby Rehab centre .He was suffering from poor respiratory functioning and swollen liver.He was a drug addict for few months i suppose.Well not to talk much about his poor health but it looked very devastating ...
You just can't see one of your close friends crying out in pain and cutting his life.People take extreme steps to take extreme moments of life which are going to be their deadliest.Addiction is similar to common cold.You get bad habits and bad drugs that are used by your majority of your friend.
For next of my few days we will be looking for best rehab centres which can nurture you kids from any addiction they have suffered.My recent ...
People would encounter times when they would suddenly feel uneasy, experience sudden
attacks of fever or even feel weak without explanation. Initially, people would consider it a mild attack of possible diseases such as fever or flu. But in some cases, they would not react to the standard paracetamols or aspirins making people wonder what could possibly be wrong.
One good way to see is to check the urine of people. Difference in color such as hazy or turbid may be an indication of Urinary Tract Infection. UTI can be confirmed through proper Urinalysis examinations from laboratory examinations. UTI is usually developed when a person would try to hold the usual discharge or from consuming certain liquids that are not pure water.
The best
therapy is through drinking water regularly. Water cleanses the system and forces the body to discharge body fluids through urinary ...
For most healthcare
institutions and hospitals, patient charts containing the medical history of their patients are kept in order for assigned physicians to have a basis for making their medical diagnoses. Current medical complaints and conditions need to be traced prior to prescribing and advising new medicines and health
examinations such as laboratory examinations and cardiology exercises. One wrong advice could lead to patient liability and may worsen the
situation of the patient.
Most people would refer to medical charts as a useless way of
tracking their health history. But if all of these documents were to be compiled, it can provide a better of the overall health of a person from infancy to adulthood.
pictureThere are certain areas to consider such as allergies and prior medications and vaccination. All of these are important before ...
Headaches are only normal for people to encounter. This especially holds true when people are put under a lot of pressure, stressed out and lack the necessary hours of sleep to recharge their body and mind. Abuse of the bodys health is only normal as this is something that most people would usually do when they are always on the go or have to perform the duties necessary for them to uphold their
career and
lifestyle.
But while an aspirin may relieve some people of headaches, recurring instances should not be taken lightly. Headaches are associated with other things such as peripheral vision, heart conditions, and neurological issues which may be a cause for alarm.
The best way is to see a physician and determine the cause of headaches and rule out any serious illness, like aneurysm as mentioned above. Headaches may not be ...
It has been a theory for some time that one's pheromones affect the way we attract someone of the opposite sex. Presumably, one's scent calls our prospective mate to us. Until recently this has mainly been
theory.
A
study conducted by the University of California Berkley has shown that a hormone found in male sweat increases production of cortisol in women. Claire Wyart, one of the researchers of the Berkley Olfactory Research program, who also lead this particular study said that while most people don't believe that pheromones exist because humans do not exhibit behavior that can be stereotyped they have been able to show that the male chemical signal, androstadienone, definitely causes hormonal, physiological and psychological changes in women.
The study had 21 women sniff from various vials - some containing the hormone androstadienone while others contained
yeast. Their bodies reactions were measured afterwards. ...
