Health Articles 2024, December
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For the time being, the prospect of heart disease seems distant and hazy to most people. But sooner or later, almost every adult is faced with extremely unpleasant sensations: sudden chest pain. It is unlikely that it will work to console oneself at this time with the thought that it is too early for a heart attack: if a person is impressionable, he usually experiences a feeling of panic and fear of imminent death
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People are afraid of cancer diagnoses, perceiving them as a sentence. In fact, this is not always the case: today it is possible to cure certain types of cancer (and there are more than 200 of them). Of course, the result of the doctors' efforts depends on many factors, including the state of the body of a particular patient, his psychological attitude, the promptness of seeking qualified help, consistency and persistence in treatment
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In large cities, it is not uncommon for people to suffer from what is today known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). This disease affects people belonging to different socio-demographic groups and living on all continents
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Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is one of those medicines that literally everyone knows. It is available in every home medicine cabinet, and many take it at the first sign of illness, often without a clear understanding of the properties and therapeutic effect of the drug. Meanwhile, the effect of aspirin on the human body is very diverse, and far from always favorable
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Summer has come. People look forward to the joys of vacation, dreaming of a good rest, seeing new places and getting fresh impressions. However, the wonderful summer time brings us not only positive emotions. It is at this time that the risk of falling into a dangerous situation associated with natural disasters significantly increases
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The negative effect of antibiotics can manifest itself in the form of weakening of immunity, imbalance of microflora in the intestine, malfunctioning of the kidneys, liver, gall bladder, and allergic reactions. To prevent the occurrence of possible complications during therapy, doctors recommend following the rules for taking medications
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About 1,500 organ transplants are performed in Russia every year. This is several times less than in the USA, Great Britain, Brazil and many other countries. The development of treatment by the method of transplantation is impeded not only by outdated legislative acts, but also by the poor awareness of citizens in this area
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There are a number of medications available to help relieve symptoms of depression. However, many drugs have very unpleasant side effects: addictiveness, sleep disturbances, lethargy, etc. That is why experienced doctors advise at the initial stages of the development of the disease to try to cope with it with non-drug methods
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Dysgraphia is a persistent writing disorder caused by impairment of mental functions that regulate the ability to learn to speak and write. Deviation is manifested by typical, constantly repeated mistakes, from which a person cannot get rid of on his own. Dysgraphia is very common: it occurs in 53% of children aged 8-8.5 years and in almost 40% of high school students
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We have all heard about the benefits of cereal dishes. They contain fiber necessary for digestion and are rich in trace elements. Boiled cereals are part of salads, used as side dishes, bases for cereals, casseroles and puddings. It is not for nothing that cereal dishes have long been included in the daily diet of Russians: they helped to easily endure the difficulties of a cold climate, to successfully perform hard work. Children accustomed to porridge from infancy grew up s
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Scientists have been trying to uncover the secrets of the human body for centuries, but some questions still remain unanswered. Among the many abilities of the body, there are some that we are not able to control
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Russians are not very familiar with this kind of food, which is disappointing: seaweed is so healthy that it should be eaten as often as possible. Let's take a closer look at the beneficial properties of these seafood
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Everyone has long been accustomed to the fact that by turning to a plastic surgeon, you can correct the natural parameters of the figure or minimize the damage caused to the appearance by merciless time. A lot of people (mainly women) in all countries of the world decide on this kind of surgery every year. However, there are much more exotic interventions, which are so far rare and very expensive
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If with the physiological signs of diseases, the situation is more or less clear (having noticed them, we realize that a person is unwell), then with the symptoms of ailments affecting the mental sphere, everything is much more complicated. Unusual behavior is often perceived by others as ridiculous eccentricity, or, much worse, a manifestation of bad manners or bad character
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In a calm state, each of the human lacrimal glands secretes about 1 ml of fluid per day. With prolonged crying, this amount can be increased by 10 times. But tearing is not only a consequence of severe pain or emotional distress: it is an extremely useful function that helps the body to cope with numerous problems
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Household appliances stores offer us a huge selection of different home appliances. Are there any devices among this abundance that not only facilitate domestic work, but also help maintain human health? Of course, and it is about them that we will tell today
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The process of destruction of cartilage tissue can be slowed down. For this, it is necessary to resolutely give up bad habits and reasonably dose physical activity. Equally important is the regular intake of substances that help maintain healthy joints. We bring to your attention a list of foods rich in just such components
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Doctors have known about the beneficial effects of animals on human health for a long time. About 7 thousand years ago, the great Hippocrates recommended horseback riding to his patients to strengthen the nervous system and increase vitality
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To preserve the whiteness of tooth enamel between professional cleanings, you can process it using proven folk methods using available tools. We invite readers to familiarize themselves with the most effective of them
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Runny nose, cough, tears for no reason, complaints that the head and throat hurts, such a familiar picture. “Everything is clear,” the parents conclude. “The kid caught a cold.” And tensely remember when and where he got his feet wet when he got cold. All this can really weaken the baby's body, reduce resistance to infections, but remember: the virus is the direct culprit of the disease. And the doctor in these cases diagnoses ARVI (acute respiratory viral disease)
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Adenoids in children are a common ENT pathology, untimely treatment of which can lead to prolonged brain hypoxia and related complications
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Modern man uses many things that have been invented for the optimal and uncomplicated solution of everyday tasks. Unfortunately, some of the handy little things are not as harmless as they seem. They either have initially or acquire over time properties that are hazardous to health
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Some women, who consider it their duty to fight mercilessly against the "orange peel", have a very rough idea of cellulite and the real ways to get rid of it. This is facilitated by numerous misconceptions, some of which are supported by unscrupulous manufacturers of supposedly anti-cellulite products. Let's try to figure out the most common of them
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Physiotherapy treatment is one of the oldest, but has not lost its effectiveness, methods related to non-drug treatment
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For most working people, the problem of snacking is quite acute. Sooner or later, the question arises: what can you eat quickly between breakfast and lunch or lunch and leaving the service so as to get the necessary energy recharge, but not overload the body with harmful components or extra calories? We bring to your attention a list of products that fully meet these requirements
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When adenoid vegetation overlaps more than 2/3 of the nasal passages and creates conditions for oxygen starvation, surgical removal of adenoids in children is indicated
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Unfortunately, we all have to deal with influenza almost every year. It would seem that such a frequent disease should be studied far and wide, and every person who has had it at least once (and the number of such people in our country tends to 100%) should know the basic rules of its treatment. However, as the experience of doctors shows, this is not the case, and often people, arrogantly thinking that they know how to be treated, make mistakes
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A cold is a condition known to everyone, which is accompanied by a runny nose, cough, high fever, and sore throat. Often, the first thing we do in the hope of getting healthy again is to take medications, which are not always harmless, whereas the manifestations of the disease can be easily alleviated with natural remedies. They not only gently eliminate the symptoms of the disease, but also enrich the weakened body with useful substances
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Treatment of adenoids in children without surgery is preferable, since surgical removal does not guarantee the absence of complications and recurrence of the disease
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According to statistics, every second inhabitant of the Earth is hypertensive. All patients complaining of high blood pressure need treatment with antihypertensive drugs, but sometimes it does not bring the expected result. In such a situation, doctors talk about the so-called secondary hypertension, which arose on the basis of one of the pathologies that we want to talk about today
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The unpleasant sensations associated with the spring breakdown are familiar to almost all of us. It often happens that in March-April weakness falls on a person: he suffers from drowsiness, complains of a bad mood, loss of interest in life and failure in business
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Despite the recognized effectiveness of the method, many people have a misconception about it and are afraid to follow the recommendations of doctors who prescribe acupuncture courses to their patients. It is worth debunking the most persistent myths about acupuncture in order to remove unfounded fears and draw the attention of patients to this unique medical and health-improving procedure
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The inability to conceive a child is a misfortune for many Russian families. For quite some time, women were considered to be the main culprits in this kind of trouble. Modern doctors argue that this is not the case: about half of the failures in attempts to reproduce are associated with male infertility
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In the minds of many of our compatriots, the idea is firmly rooted that traditional medicine, if not more effective than medicinal "chemistry", is certainly less harmful. Unfortunately, this is far from always true: some treatment methods, consecrated by "centuries of folk experience", can have such an effect on the patient that he will need urgent medical intervention
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The profession of a doctor is as old as humanity itself. Despite the fact that the capabilities of our ancestors in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases were significantly limited, healers at times achieved impressive success. Some means, which have been used since ancient times to alleviate the suffering of patients, have not lost their relevance to this day
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Today, shoes, boots, sandals are chosen not so much on the basis of their convenience and functionality, as focusing on the appearance, brand and the ability to complement a stylish outfit with them. At the same time, when buying shoes, they think little about their safety
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Uterine fibroids are diagnosed in more than a third of women over 35 years old. It is necessary to resort to surgical intervention only in those cases when patients turn to specialists too late, or therapeutic methods do not give the expected effect due to the individual characteristics of the organism. In addition, there are a large number of quite effective folk remedies
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A wide range of fruits and vegetables can be found in modern stores. Russians are already accustomed to the fact that at any time of the year there are not only seasonal domestic products on the shelves, but vegetables and fruits grown in countries with more comfortable growing conditions. However, what we see in stores and in vegetable markets is only a small part of those edible plants that nature is so rich in
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The idea that their body weight is too great, at least once in their life, is visited by 80 to 95% of the fair sex. Many women are so obsessed with this idea that they are constantly trying more and more new ways to lose weight. A significant part of these techniques are ineffective, and some are generally unsafe for health
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Being born is a huge stress for a baby. His whole life at one moment changes dramatically. Within a few weeks, the child will have to learn to breathe, eat, move and react to external factors in a completely different way than he was used to in the process of intrauterine development. For children born prematurely, the complexity increases many times over. They are weakened; their bodies are not quite ready for such drastic changes. Therefore, premature babies need constant m