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One of the typically age-related diseases is atherosclerosis, in which the arteries’ inner walls are lined with fat, or ‘Plaque’ posing a potential risk of coronary heart disease. DHEA has been found to be effective in reducing the levels of plaque in those suffering from atherosclerosis. Some scientists also believe that DHEA’s preventive effect on […]
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Immunological functions peak at around puberty and gradually decline with advancing age. The immunological decline mainly occurs in the T Cell-dependent immune system and is generally associated with an increase in not only susceptibility to infections but also incidence of autoimmune diseases. Scientists have now determined that age-related changes in our T cell dependent immune […]
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Where Human growth hormone (HGH) emerged a magical fountain of youth, it has become a headache for anti-doping community who is still trying to find out a better way to detect HGH use by athletes.
No wonder the first Partnership for Clean Competition Conference took place in New York where several speakers lent their voice on […]
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HGH replacement therapy improves cardiac function and protects against cardiovascular disease in a number of ways. It reduces body fat, particularly in the belly region, which has been shown to be associated with the increased risk of heart attack. In studies of HGH-deficient adults, HGH improves blood cholesterol profiles-raising HDL cholesterol while lowering LDL cholesterol […]
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Research by the University of Arizona at Tucson warns that germs frequently lurk among household objects posing threat to health and wellness. Some of the common health enemies detected in observations include:
Salmonella is the one which thrives in human stools. It is frequently spread through mutual contact with an object in the home. If a […]
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Beta-carotene is a natural source of vitamin A. The majority of people in Western countries obtain sufficient Vitamin A from their diet. However, Beta carotene may be prescribed for people with certain conditions that increase the need for the vitamin- for example, cystic fibrosis, chronic illness and intestinal mal absorption. Beta carotene is found in […]
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The standard treatments for prostrate cancers are radical prostectomy (total removal of the prostate gland) and radiation therapy. Both treatments can cause serious side effects such as impotence and urinary incontinence.
Although radiation and surgery may be the only alternative for advanced prostate disorders, drugs such as Finasteride and Terazosin are available to treat prostate enlargement […]
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Chrysin is a naturally occurring isoflavone chemically extracted from the plant Passiflora coerulea. Chrysin has many actions on the body, including anti-anxiety, anti-inflammatory, anticancer properties. It is also said to improve testosterone levels by 30 percent or more. It has been found to be a potent inhibitor of P-form phenolsulfotransferase-mediated sulfation, a reaction affecting drug […]
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Observations of the diet and lifestyle of Greenland Eskimos show that a high-fat diet composed of Arctic foodstuffs and low in cholesterol results in a population with a very low icidence of heart disease, hypertension and platelet aggregability.
The reason? Fish oil. Actually, its because of eicosapentaenoic acid or EPA, which is found in high concentrations […]
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The baby boomer generation (those born between 1946 and 1964, now turning sixty), are to be congratulated for demanding a new approach to aging and the modern day reality of longevity and rejuvenation. For the first time in recorded history, an entire generation has decided it has better things to do than sit around and […]
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The fruit of the cayenne plant has been used as a medicine for centuries. It was frequently used to treat diseases of the circulatory system and is still traditionally used in herbal medicine as a circulatory tonic. The active ingredient in cayenne is a pungent substance known as capsaicin which appears to alter the action […]
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The branched chain amino-acids (BCAAs) leucine, isoleucine, and valine are used by the body to manufacture proteins. have a high content of BCAAs. Adequate amount of BCAAs are usually obtained from the diet- however, injury can increase the body’s need for BCAAs in order to repair damage. BCAAs are found in all protein-containing foods, but […]
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The aging process typically is associated with decline in function for the various senses. All aspects of sensory function- touch, taste, smell, sight, and hearing- diminish with age, resulting in modest sensory changes in older people.
Declines in sensory function often reflect the combined effect of age-related changes in both the sensory organ and the central […]
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Green tea, unlike black and oolong tea, is not fermented. Therefore, the active ingredients remain unaltered in the herb. Drinking green tea may substantially cut the risk of dying from a range of illnesses.
It contains numerous cancer-fighting polyphenol compounds, including antioxidant flavonoid catechins. The primary catechin in green tea is epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). Studies indicate […]
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Andropause the equivalent to menopause ruins the sex drive and energy of middle aged men. Caused by the drop of hormones like testosterone & HGH, Andropause causes impotence, erectile dysfunction, urinary problems, memory decline, irritability, heart and bone problems, weight gain, fatigue, and not surprisingly depression. Men, now-a-days, resort to HGH supplement such as Sytropin, […]
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