Not all types of cholesterol are bad. HDL, or high density lipoprotein, is a type of cholesterol that protects the heart and removes unhealthy cholesterol, called LDL cholesterol. According to the Mayo Clinic, the higher a person's HDL cholesterol is, the lower their unhealthy cholesterol usually isl.
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Diabetes is a serious health condition which involves an inability of the body to naturally regulate its blood sugar levels.
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Sore throats are common for adults and children alike. Though they seem to occur most often in the winter, people can get sore throats year round, whenever they are sick or have overused their voice. Other medical conditions and treatments like chemotherapy for cancer can also cause a person to have a sore throat.
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Everyone has diarrhea from time to time; it’s usually a sign of food poisoning, food allergies or the flu. Yet when babies get diarrhea, it’s more important to monitor it closely, as their immune systems are much weaker than those of adults.
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In our society, a tall stature is admired. Models need to be 5’7’’ or taller, and women look for men who are tall, dark and handsome. Unfortunately, you don’t get to choose your height. Genetics play the largest factor in determining your final height.
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Mild, temporary water retention in the hands or feet often occurs in hot weather or after overindulging in salty foods. While this type of water retention is usually harmless, fluid accumulation in the abdomen signals a health problem that requires medical evaluation.
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Many people break a bone at one time in their lives, whether as a child on the playground, as an adult in an accident or in old age from falling down. Broken bones are painful and frustrating because they take a long time to heal. According to the Nemours Foundation, the body naturally heals a broken bone on its own.
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Arthritis is a painful condition that causes swelling of the joints. There are several different types of arthritis, such as reactive arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, though all forms are painful.
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Fenugreek is an herb used for medicinal purposes and in cooking from time immemorial. It was even described on an Egyptian papyrus dating back to 1500 B.C., according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
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The immune system is responsible for keeping the body healthy and protecting against sicknesses and infections. When someone has a poor immune system, due to a disease such as AIDS or cancer, they are more likely to get sick easily.
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The menstrual cycle is a normal monthly occurrence for women from puberty until menopause. The cycle prepares a woman's body for pregnancy. Menstruation begins each month when the egg is not fertilized, causing the shedding of the extra lining of the uterus that would otherwise nourish the growing embryo.
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At times babies, children and adults all suffer from diarrhea, an immune response to something wrong in the body. Diarrhea can occur from food poisoning, from a food sensitivity or from an illness like the flu.
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Chemotherapy is a cancer treatment given in hospitals nationwide. Though it’s very effective for destroying cancer cells, the side effects are numerous, since it also affects healthy cells.
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Cold sores are embarrassing bumps around the mouth, which many people get from time to time. According to the website Whole Health MD, the true cause of cold sores is the herpes simplex virus, which can lie dormant in a person's body for years.
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Chemotherapy is a last resort treatment for many cancer patients. This is because there are so many side effects associated with chemotherapy, such as nausea, diarrhea, weight loss and vomiting. Though chemotherapy is difficult to go through, it destroys cancer cells and often saves lives. According to Bill Misner, Ph.
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A woman’s menstrual cycle is a normal and healthy occurrence that happens each month. Getting her period signifies that a woman’s body is working properly and that she is not pregnant. The menstrual cycle also involves several side effects, including depression, fatigue and acne. The U.S.
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Intestinal gas is a common problem for babies, especially when they are fed formula. According to Kelly Bonyata, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and founder of KellyMom.com, formula fed babies generally have more gas then breastfed babies.
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The Jenny Craig weight loss program is a successful weight loss method which has been around for years. Jenny Craig is not only a diet with pre-packaged foods, it has two very important other components which are nutritional support and counseling and exercise (see reference 1).
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Chemotherapy is an intense and difficult treatment for cancer that kills cancer cells and healthy cells alike. According to the Mayo Clinic, the drugs used in chemotherapy can destroy the hair roots, making hair stop growing and fall out. If you've recently finished chemotherapy, you may be eager grow your hair back.
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Millions of Americans, young and old, struggle to lose weight. Weight loss is a personal journey that requires discipline in the fields of both nutrition and exercise. People in wheelchairs have an extra challenge, since they cannot move as much of their body as most people can.
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