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It's no secret that our country is one of the most "drinkers" in the world. With a clear understanding that the use of strong alcoholic beverages is an extremely harmful occupation, most Russians treat drunkenness with unjustified loyalty. This, apparently, explains the existence of many myths in which the propensity for excessive libation looks almost positive
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Despite the many advantages of the system, the path to separate power supply is not always pleasant. According to statistics, more than half of people, having undertaken to observe it, return to their usual diet. The most common causes are mistakes during a period when healthy eating has not yet become a habit. Small incremental steps are what dietitians recommend when transitioning to a new diet
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Electronic cigarettes were first offered to consumers in 2003. The start of sales was accompanied by impressive advertising, positioning the new product as a convenient and, most importantly, safe substitute for tobacco products. Many smokers who have lost hope of getting rid of their addiction have switched to using e-cigarettes
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Each of us communicates with dozens of people every day. These are family, friendship and business contacts, fleeting meetings in transport, shops and on the streets, targeted appeals to various organizations. Sometimes communication leaves an unpleasant aftertaste, the reason for which is difficult to explain. Psychologists believe that this feeling occurs when we come across people prone to so-called toxic behavior
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Almost everyone loves and uses tea. This drink has tonic properties, contains tannins that can suppress the activity of pathogens. Recently, herbal teas have become very popular. The medicinal herbs, spices and fruits that make up such mixtures enrich the drink with vitamins and microelements, increasing its nutritional value and creating an additional healing effect
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We present to your attention the TOP drugs that have a stimulating effect on potency, i.e. on the man's ability to have sexual intercourse. It should be said right away that it is not always possible to eliminate erectile dysfunction by taking one or another drug
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The human brain is a complex and mysterious organ, and even now we do not know everything about how it works. Why are some events remembered and others forgotten? How to improve memory and preserve intellectual activity until old age?
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Some people believe that there are almost no secrets in the field of human health for 21st century medicine. It's not like that at all. The more answers scientists receive, the more difficult questions life puts before them. In addition, there are diseases that have not been explained in any way by science, the existence of which people have known for 100-150 years. These diseases are not so common, but no one is immune from some of them
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The immediate cause of the development of candidiasis (thrush) is the vital activity of unicellular fungi of the genus Candida, akin to yeast. Despite the fact that the disease is successfully diagnosed and treated, there are a lot of misconceptions about it. In this article, we will try to dispel the most famous myths about thrush
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Many people are unhappy with the condition of their hair. Excessive oiliness or dryness, brittleness, lack of shine or insufficient volume are very common problems. As a rule, they prefer to fight them with the help of widely advertised shampoos and masks. Unfortunately, despite the rather high cost, many of these funds are often far from as effective as manufacturers claim
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It happens that a person after sleep feels sluggish, and his mood leaves much to be desired. This condition can have a bad effect not only on production results, but also on physical health: morning weakness often provokes a weakening of the body's defenses. There are several proven ways to quickly invigorate and tidy up before work
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For several decades, our compatriots have been convinced that the use of butter has a bad effect on the condition of the coronary vessels. As a result, the product's reputation was severely damaged, and many almost stopped including it in their diet, preferring "safer" vegetable fats. Meanwhile, recent studies have shown that the health risks of butter are greatly exaggerated
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Diseases of the cardiovascular system are among the leading causes of death in our country and around the world. The vast majority of such diseases develop against the background of sclerotic vascular changes. An important role in the appearance of pathologies of the vascular wall is played by the process of formation of the so-called cholesterol plaques. These are seals made of cholesterol molecules. They reduce the lumen of the vessel, reducing the speed of blood flow
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Milk and its processed products rightfully occupy one of the main places in the diet of a modern person. They contain proteins, fats, vitamins and microelements necessary for normal life, and are an important part of a variety of therapeutic diets
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Prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate gland) is one of the most common urological diseases. In our country, the disease is diagnosed in 16% of adult men. However, doctors believe that this figure is greatly underestimated: not all patients seek medical help on time, and in fact, prostatitis affects from 35 to 50% of the stronger sex
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The danger of cardiovascular diseases is that they can develop asymptomatically for a long time. Contrary to popular belief, such conditions are not always manifested by chest pain, heart rhythm disturbances, and other obvious signs. Therefore, it is very important to know what signs should be the reason for a visit to a specialist and a survey
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Most of the diagnostic methods used in official clinical practice have a very high information content and reliability, but errors in diagnosing are not excluded. Both this fact and other inconveniences associated with going to doctors make some people receive information about their health status using alternative diagnostic methods
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Today the need for vaccination is the subject of heated debate in society. Opponents of immunization usually cite the fact that vaccines can cause severe allergic reactions. Such cases do happen. However, it makes sense to pay attention to the main positive effect that preventive vaccinations provide: they not only protect a particular person from dangerous diseases and their complications, but also significantly reduce the likelihood of a wide spread of these diseases
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The causes of blood in the feces in an adult are erosive-ulcerative and tumor pathologies of different parts of the gastrointestinal tract
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And although the diagnosis of "meteorological dependence" does not exist in medicine, doctors do not deny the negative impact of certain weather conditions on our health. It is generally accepted that people with weakened immunity and those who have chronic diseases react most to weather changes, and why?
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Hypertensive angiopathy is one of the complications of arterial hypertension, it can have a favorable course or become a cause of patient disability
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Severe frosts, treacherously coming with the arrival, made many people think about the dramatically increased risk of hypothermia and take some preventive measures to prevent it
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The body's ability to withstand unfavorable environmental factors (exposure to changes in temperature, humidity and pressure, attacks of pathogenic microorganisms, etc.) directly depends on what a person eats. Scientists have found that the composition of food products includes such components that can negatively affect the immune system, and therefore their use should be limited
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According to the World Health Organization, cataracts are diagnosed in almost 7% of the world's population. The morbidity statistics are considered incomplete, since at the initial stage, the disease, as a rule, does not cause any particular inconvenience to a person, and many sick people do not immediately turn to doctors. Cataract is not only one of the most common ophthalmic ailments, but also the cause of half of cases of vision loss
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The products that we will talk about today are united by the following circumstance: they are all positioned as the most useful and most suitable for inclusion in the morning meal. Unfortunately, this is not true: these 10 products are completely unsuitable for breakfast
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Very often, the source of the infection that caused the disease is our home - a place that must be a priori safe. However, pathogenic bacteria can feel great not only in unsanitary conditions, but also in our apartment, if we do not take proper care of their favorite habitats. What are they - the sources of their reproduction?
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Millions of people around the world are affected by the flu every year. It is not so much the disease itself that is dangerous, but its complications: it is they that most often cause long-term disability and even death of patients. Health authorities of most developed countries are making significant efforts to popularize anti-influenza vaccinations and inform the population about the rules for treating the disease
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The trust that the patient has in relation to the doctor is an extremely important factor. Without it, healing is impossible or very difficult. Unfortunately, there are times when the doctor and the patient do not just have different characters. There is also the possibility of meeting a not quite competent or economically committed doctor
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Among the many perfumery and cosmetic products produced today, a special group is made up of products containing antibacterial components. Many experts argue that all skin care products that contain antibacterial agents can cause significant harm to health
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The life of a modern woman is very difficult. There is a sorely lack of time for all matters, so each of us is trying, as far as possible, to reduce his costs for necessary, but not the most exciting housework. In this we are successfully helped by household chemicals. Unfortunately, not all of them are safe for health
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A fairly large number of people adhere to the principles of a vegetarian diet. But what if there are children in a vegetarian family? Is it possible for them to eat in the same way as their parents, or is the child's body not adapted to the use of exclusively plant foods?
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Sexually transmitted diseases in medicine are called infections that are predominantly sexually transmitted; now they are called sexually transmitted infections, or STIs. Some of them are life-threatening. Despite the fact that most diseases of this kind are treatable, they are ubiquitous, and there is no downward trend in the incidence
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Rosehip is one of the most common ornamental and medicinal plants that grows almost throughout the entire territory of our country. Most Russians know this beautiful shrub primarily as a source of fruits that are extremely rich in vitamins. However, the healing properties of rose hips are by no means limited to this. How else you can use the plant for medicinal purposes, we will tell you today
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Crassula, better known as the money tree, belongs to the fatty family. Lovers of indoor floriculture appreciate this plant for its unpretentiousness and ease of care. Despite the fact that the medicinal properties of Crassula have not yet been officially recognized, traditional medicine has long found its use
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Many of yesterday's smokers are frustrated at first, as the health benefits they expect are far from immediate. Fortunately, this process can be accelerated by daily including in your diet foods that help eliminate nicotine and substances formed as a result of its breakdown
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The paradox is obvious: with all the variety of toothpastes, toothbrushes and mouth rinses existing today, the number of people who are embarrassed by plaque on their teeth does not decrease
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The condition of the lips (their soreness, appearance) is one of the indicators of human health. Peeling, dryness, pallor, as well as cracks in the corners of the mouth can be not only a cosmetic defect resulting from physical damage and weather conditions, but also a companion of some diseases and disorders in the body that need treatment
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The everyday habits that we were so diligently instilled in childhood, it turns out, are not always beneficial. Recent studies have shown that certain habits that have long been considered beneficial and even necessary can cause serious discomfort. Here are just seven of the most common ones
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The practice of hypnotic influence on human consciousness dates back about two millennia. During this time, scientists managed to learn a lot about the phenomenon of hypnosis and learned with its help to ease the condition of patients suffering from severe ailments. Nevertheless, most people continue to share misconceptions that are no less ancient than the method of hypnotherapy itself
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Risk factors for the development of stroke are hypertension, diabetes mellitus, atherosclerosis, heart disease, blood disorders (too high viscosity), bad habits (overeating, smoking, drinking alcohol), old age. All prevention techniques are associated with minimizing the impact of each of these factors on health