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The pituitary gland is an endocrine gland located at the base of the brain. It is one of the most important organs of the endocrine system: it produces hormones that regulate growth processes, metabolism and reproductive function. Pituitary neoplasms account for almost 15% of all intracranial tumors
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Mushrooms are amazing inhabitants of our planet with many wonderful qualities. Thanks to one of them, the fungus Penicillium notatum, the first natural antibiotic, penicillin, was obtained almost 80 years ago. This discovery mankind owes millions of lives saved
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Often, red eyes are a signal of some trouble in the body, caused by both external stimuli, allergens, and diseases that need examination and treatment. Let's look at 10 possible reasons that can lead to this kind of violation
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According to statistics, a modern person spends about 90% of his life indoors. It is not surprising that many develop ailments triggered by the inhalation of stale, excessively warm and dry air, saturated with substances harmful to health and pathogenic microorganisms. Meanwhile, it will not take much effort to improve the situation to a large extent. You just need to place plants in your apartment and workplace that can have a beneficial effect on the microclimate
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Initially (from birth), the ability of different people to memorize is not the same, but, as a rule, memory weakens with age, which creates serious interference in professional activities and reduces the quality of life. Therefore, the knowledge of how to strengthen memory is necessary for every person
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Winter came. New Year's holidays are coming with plentiful feasts. Most of our compatriots have fun lasting at least a week. During this time, few people can refrain from overeating and drinking alcohol. The consequences are already evident in the first days of the new year: malaise and discomfort traditionally arise as a result of excessive intake of strong drinks
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Many Russians prefer not to go to a doctor if they feel unwell, solving the problems that arise on their own. However, their actions, as a rule, have nothing to do with the Concept of Responsible Self-Treatment, officially adopted by the World Health Organization. Such people, in particular, not only do not have a clear idea of when it is possible to do without the help of professional doctors, but also do not understand what danger they are exposing themselves to
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Interest in antioxidants is constantly growing, but most of our fellow citizens know little about these substances. In addition, there are many myths, a significant part of which manufacturers of various food additives and other "miraculous" means are specially distributed in order to increase sales of their products
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The human body is almost 60% water. This is so important for the functioning of the body that the loss of only 1.5% of the fluid leads to unpleasant consequences. Problems associated with a shortage of water can overtake a healthy person if he spends several hours under the scorching sun without taking a drink with him, but it is easy to correct health in this case. Harder to minimize the effects of other causes of dehydration
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Cosmetics designed to improve the condition of skin, nails and hair are used by every woman. The expenses for the regular purchase of fashionable widely advertised products of well-known companies for many become very tangible and significantly burden the family budget. Meanwhile, there are a number of inexpensive pharmaceutical preparations that may well be used for cosmetic purposes
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In our country, pomegranate has long ceased to be an exotic product. Today it can be purchased all year round. Nevertheless, Russians consume this fruit relatively rarely. Unfortunately, not everyone is aware of its nutritional value and its remarkable medicinal properties. We decided to correct this omission and acquaint readers with the beneficial effects of pomegranate on the human body
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Today we will talk about how to learn how to organize effective rest, sufficient to protect the body from the harm that the rapid pace of life does to health
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According to the World Health Organization, every third inhabitant of the Earth is overweight, and every tenth is obese. The reason for this phenomenon, according to experts, is rooted in one uncomfortable fact: most people consume much more calories than necessary. How is it that we overeat? Why is it so difficult to give up an extra portion of delicious food or additives?
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The philosophical and ethical roots of vegetarianism lie in ancient times
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Some children learn to read and write faster with a computer keyboard than with a pen. So can children be allowed to be at the computer for as long as they want? After all, adults themselves often work with this device all day long without loss of health. Maybe it's time to revise the old standards?
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The catchphrase "running from a heart attack" has long become the motto of people who support an active lifestyle. Moreover, running has become a kind of fashion trend: sales of treadmills in sporting goods stores are at a consistently high level. So is it really possible and necessary for all people, without exception, to run in order to get their portion of health, a charge of vigor and good mood?
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A person loses fluid on a daily basis - as a result of sweating, breathing, urination, and insufficient replenishment for various reasons can lead to dehydration of varying severity. Dehydration (dehydration) occurs already in the case of loss of fluid in the amount of 1% of the body weight and can lead to both mild thirst and death. It is the task of everyone who cares about their health to notice the signs of dehydration in time and eliminate them
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The effect of coffee on the body is ambiguous. According to doctors, abuse of the drink leads to the opposite effect: depletion of the nervous system, malfunction of the heart, blood vessels, physical fatigue, and dehydration. Doctors recommend switching to decaffeinated coffee or replacing it with drinks that are similar in properties, but do not have a detrimental effect on the body
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The moment a child is born is a significant event in a woman's life. It is not surprising that at such a time, expectant mothers want to see close people next to them who can sympathize and provide real help. For decades, partner childbirth in our country has been impossible
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The task of accurately establishing paternity is as ancient a problem as the search for the meaning of life. At all times, men were interested in whether they were raising children, or whether they were the children of a “neighbor”, but there were no effective tools for getting an unmistakable answer
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A person's health status depends on many factors. One of the most important is constant, but not exhausting, physical activity. In the presence of various ailments, experts often advise patients to go in for swimming, which rightfully occupies a leading place in the effectiveness of recovery, while having relatively few contraindications
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We all get sick from time to time. And each of us wants to receive help from a person whom he trusts during this difficult period. Unfortunately, patients know surprisingly little about those who treat them. Myths about doctors are widespread in our society, but mostly they are not true
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The importance of the kidneys to the body can hardly be overestimated. According to statistics, nine out of every ten patients in the early stages of the development of the disease are unaware of its presence. To avoid trouble, it is important to know how the first period of renal dysfunction affects the human condition
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Skin imperfections in the heels (roughness, dryness, cracks, etc.) are a common problem. Sometimes fungal lesions become the cause, but more often problems arise either against the background of hypovitaminosis, metabolic disorders, or are the result of wearing improperly selected shoes or insufficiently serious attitude to hygiene procedures
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When deciding to get rid of a bad habit, not everyone can imagine what the consequences are to be faced. The process of quitting smoking for most people causes quite significant discomfort: mood swings, sleep disturbances, fatigue, decreased physical and intellectual activity and a number of other symptoms that reduce the quality of life
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Several decades ago, basil (raikhan, rean, reagan) was considered a part of Caucasian or oriental cuisine, but today it has firmly taken its place on the tables of Russians. The greens of this plant have a strong, pleasant smell and a specific fresh taste, due to which it is included in almost all dry mixtures of herbs, as well as served fresh with meat and fish dishes
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For many women, the word "bold" sounds like a sentence. In pursuit of an ideal figure, they try, first of all, to exclude from their menu all dishes containing fats, without having a clear idea of the role of these substances in metabolic processes. Why the human body needs fats, and how their deficiency manifests itself in the diet, we will try to find out
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Ankle weakness is a very common problem. Usually, people with such a pathology relieve discomfort with the help of painkillers and ointments, but this does not lead to a radical elimination of the problem. Meanwhile, with a certain perseverance, you can strengthen the ankle at home. A specially designed set of exercises is intended for this
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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 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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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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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