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Scientists have refuted a big and fat misconception

The idea that being overweight can be good for health is a misconception, Canadian scientists have found. Obesity is dangerous even in cases where cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar are within the normal range.

05.12.2013
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Insulin resistance: from a protective reaction to illness

Nature economically uses the same mechanism to achieve different goals: it provides both an antibacterial protective reaction of the "respiratory explosion" and the normal development of the fetus. Alas, an incorrect lifestyle provokes a pathological course of the process, and then insulin resistance contributes to the occurrence of obesity, cancer or diabetes.

29.11.2013
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Predisposition to hypertension: simple (and pleasant :) test

The risk of hypertension increases significantly if people blushing from alcohol consume more than four doses of alcohol per week. Among those who are not covered with spots, the risk increases when taking more than eight doses per week.

20.11.2013
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Do not rush to wash your face with bleach!

Despite the optimistic research results, scientists categorically forbade the use of bleach at home, since the incorrect concentration of the solution can lead to severe burns.

19.11.2013
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Physical education also helps with depression

Even 150 minutes of exercise or gardening a week reduces the risk of depression. Increasing the amount of physical activity increases the preventive effect.

15.11.2013
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Allergy: facts and myths

If you think you have an allergy, you should contact an allergist for proper examination, diagnosis and treatment. Incorrect diagnosis and inappropriate treatment can be dangerous to health.

13.11.2013
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Diabetes: who is warned…

Endocrinologist L.Zaitsev tried to collect and present to readers little-known and curious facts about diabetes mellitus – one of the most common diseases of our time.

12.11.2013
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Flu-2013: get vaccinated or not?

Apparently, this year we will have to protect ourselves from the flu by washing our hands (a very effective measure) and hope that domestic vaccines will someday become no worse than imported ones.

08.11.2013
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A mop is not a barbell

Housework, including cleaning, gardening, and doing manual work does not replace regular sports.

01.11.2013
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Traffic light in the cafeteria

The use of color markings – as in traffic lights – to indicate healthy and more harmful foods increases sales of healthy products and reduces sales of less valuable ones.

31.10.2013
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The optimal age of childbearing is a relative concept

Half a century ago, a 25-year-old girl was called an old-born, and nowadays women at 30 are just starting to think about children. Modern medicine works wonders... but are they always justified?

29.10.2013
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Life-saving cuff

Danish scientists from the University of Aarhus have proposed using a cuff from a conventional medical tonometer as a means of preventing large-scale myocardial necrosis in heart attack.

28.10.2013
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Bowflex Boost

The device, worn on the wrist, allows you to count the number of steps, the distance traveled, calories burned, as well as to assess the quality of sleep. The price is $50.

24.10.2013