Heart rhythm is controlled by the sinoatrial node and the atrioventricular node, which reside in the heart. These send out electrical impulses that cause the heart to contract at about 60 to 80 beats per minute. A heart palpitation is an abnormal heart beat that makes you aware of the beating.
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Fat malabsorption is a condition that results in a very limited ability of the body to absorb fats in the gastrointestinal tract. It can be caused by a number of underlying conditions, such as Crohn’s disease, chronic liver disease, pancreatic cancer, AIDS and HIV.
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Grape juice is obtained from grapes. As they come from the same source, grape juice and wine share many health benefits because they both contain a number of health-boosting nutrients. The main difference, of course, is that wine is fermented and contains alcohol.
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As you age, your nutrient requirements change. Your joints may start showing the symptoms of wear and tear, your hormone levels will be lower than they were in youth and your cardiovascular system may not function as well as it used to. In addition, your body’s ability to absorb nutrients from food may decrease.
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Gammon is the meat obtained from the hind leg of the pig. It is very similar to ham, and in fact, it is sometimes described as a type of ham. The main difference between gammon and traditional ham is the way the two are cured.
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