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Pros and Cons of Shaving Your Head

by Patrick

There is nothing in this world that doesn’t have pros and cons. It is the way the universe keeps itself in balance. The same is true with shaving your head. If you aren’t sure whether it is for you, you are doing the right thing by researching the various pros and cons. Try to think about which points relate to you. Something that is negative for one person may not be negative for someone else, for instance. You may notice that the list of cons about shaved heads is actually slightly longer than the pros. (more…)

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How To Get A Tattoo And Stay Healthy

by Laura

Once upon a time, tattoos were things sailors had, and perhaps construction workers. Now, however, tattoos are more of a fashion statement and anybody can have them. There are beautiful designs, including realistic designs, dot designs and even glow in the dark designs and there no longer is a stigma attached to having tattoos. However, getting a tattoo does mean you have to know what you are doing, not just in terms of getting a beautiful tattoo, but also in terms of getting a healthy tattoo. Let’s take a look. (more…)

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Everything About Root Canal Treatment

June 12, 2013
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A root canal treatment is also known as an endodontic procedure. It is used in three situations whereby the tooth has gotten infected through bacteria. These situations are: • A leaky filling • Tooth decay • Trauma to the teeth, such as after a fall

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Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Liver Disease

June 1, 2013
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Alcoholic liver disease occurs when a drinker’s liver is damaged significantly. It is quite an all-encompassing term for a variety of symptoms. Generally, no symptoms occur until the damage is very extensive. Because of this, it is common for cirrhosis to be diagnosed during tests for other conditions. People with a history of alcohol abuse [...]

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Associated Health Risks With Red Meat

May 27, 2013
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We know that there are a lot of negative health effects from eating red meat. Studies first started when the BSE scandal hit the world, and a link was determined to exist between Creutzfeld-Jacobs and Alzheimer’s disease. Since then, scientists found that red meat is full of saturated fat, which is a clear contribution to [...]

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How To Measure Blood Pressure Accurately

May 23, 2013
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Taking blood pressure accurately is actually quite a skillful thing to do. It is, however, essential that it is done the right way in order to determine whether you have high blood pressure. Because of this, there are a number of techniques that you can use in order to get the most accurate reading of [...]

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The Pharmacists Job Description

May 20, 2013
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Working in pharmacy is a fantastic career, particularly for those with a genuine interest in medicine. Pharmacists have to be very friendly, as they have a public facing job. However, if you want to be a pharmacist, you first have to learn about the different types that are out there. There is a wide scope [...]

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Mastectomy Surgery vs Breast Cancer

May 18, 2013
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The news recently broke that Hollywood superstar Angeline Jolie has had a preventative double mastectomy. Jolie’s mother died of breast cancer, after fighting it for many years, and mother and daughter always had a very good and supportive relationship. Following tests, it was revealed that Angeline Jolie indeed carried the “faulty gene”, which gave her [...]

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How To Control Hot Flashes

May 15, 2013
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Hot flashes are caused by fluctuations in the levels of sex hormones. This is estrogen for women and testosterone for men. There are various causes for hot flashes, but the vast majority is experienced by women going through menopause, known as female hot flashes. There is no danger to hot flashes at all, but they [...]

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RS-Virus in Infants, Adults and Children

May 12, 2013
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RSV – Respiratory syncytial virus – is a virus that affects the respiratory tract, particularly the lungs. Most children will have had the virus by the time they are two. However, Respiratory Syncytial can also affect adults. If it occurs in adults and in healthy children, the symptoms are generally very mild and are hard [...]

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