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Triglyceride levels and the impact of alcohol

Triglyceride levels can be affected by alcohol intake in many different ways. For starters, alcohol consumption means more calories to metabolize. No digestion is required, so it goes directly to the liver. Instead of metabolizing fatty acids, the liver then starts processing the alcohol. As a result, the triglyceride levels in the liver – and ...click here to read more

Human longevity maxes out at 115 years

If living forever is your long-term plan, then science might have popped your bubble. New data suggests that human life span maxes out at 115 years. So far, the record for the longest living human being is 122 years, but scientists say not many will top this number. Senior author Jan Vijg said, “Further progress ...click here to read more

7 fixes for common digestive problems

Bloating… we have all experienced it, and yet we can’t quite seem to avoid or beat it. Bloating is a highly uncomfortable feeling many of us have a hard time shaking off. What’s worse, it can strike at any time. You can be out enjoying yourself one minute and the next you’re counting down to ...click here to read more

Bile reflux: Natural home remedies and treatment

Bile reflux is a condition in which bile backs up into the stomach and the esophagus (the tube connecting stomach and mouth). Bile is an important agent that aids in digestion. It is produced by the liver. Bile reflux may accompany acid reflux, but the two are separate conditions. Unlike acid reflux, bile reflux cannot ...click here to read more

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Many parents believe flu vaccination is unnecessary

Flu vaccination is recommended as an effective preventative measure against the flu, yet many parents believe getting flu shots for their children is unnecessary. Lead author of the study Dr. Scott Field said, “The first and most common reason could encompass a belief that risk for contracting influenza is low in their family as well ...click here to read more

Botox proved to be effective in treating urinary incontinence

Women who struggle with urinary incontinence and who have not managed to obtain relief through medications or other therapies may want to try Botox injections, which have been shown to help control the condition. The researchers compared the effectiveness of Botox injections and an implanted nerve stimulation device. Those women who received injections experienced on ...click here to read more

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