The liver is the largest organ inside the human body. It’s responsible for many functions, including the removal of toxins from the blood, producing bile to aid digestion and converting food into energy. There are many causes of liver disease and one of them is too much alcohol intake. While most parts of Europe showed a decline in alcohol consumption,
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Being jobless can make you sick – literally. In a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, researchers found a significant link between unemployment and the risk of myocardial infarction (heart attack) in people ages 50 to 71 years of age. The study, which spanned for 20 years, involved more than 13,000 people in the US. As expected, th
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You don’t have to ask a fortune teller to know when you are going to die, or at least how many years you still have to enjoy your life. With a simple blood test, you can already measure your biological age and estimate how long you would have to live, a ground breaking study suggests. This controversial test is about to go on sale in Britain late
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Fear is not a foe. In fact, it is vital for survival. When you fear nothing, you tend to be careless, exposing yourself to an array of threats that can endanger your life. But extreme fear can be dangerous, even lethal. It hinders you from doing things you want and most of all – from living your life to the fullest. Overcoming fears is never easy, b
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Pain and anxiety are common outcomes of surgery. However, they can negatively impact the patient’s quality of life. In a new study review by the University of Kentucky, researchers found that music therapy can benefit patients before, during and after surgical procedures, particularly when it comes to managing pain and anxiety. The review examined t
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Turning to food when you are extremely stressed is your body’s natural response to life’s pressures. It’s because eating is a pleasurable activity, and when you do something pleasurable, your brain produces hormones that makes you feel calmer and happier. But incorrect food choice can just aggravate your stress and expose you to vario
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If you’ve ever had a migraine attack, you know for sure how debilitating this condition can be. Unlike typical headaches, migraines are more painful and they persist for long hours, sometimes days. According to doctors, a migraine usually comes with other symptoms that make you feel dizzy and sick to your stomach. It can prevent you from going to
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Many people keep smoking, drinking alcohol excessively, taking illegal drugs, eating fatty foods, or gambling despite the fact they know right from the start that their habits are having negative impacts on their health. Why? The Brain’s Status Quo When confronted with difficult decisions such as whether or not to move to a new house, buy a car, ch
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In a groundbreaking study, scientists from the Northwestern University in Chicago were able to trick the immune system and prevent it from attacking healthy myelin sheath, and halt the progression of the disease in mice with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis. Their findings, which were published in the journal Nature Biotechnology, suggest a potential a
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Many charities strive to meet their goals without fanfare. We find them in various communities, working more than eight hours and serving the people without expecting money in return. The funds of these noble organisations are taken from voluntary contributions of the people. In the 2012 UK Giving Report, they reported a reduction of 15% or £1.7M in th
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