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Biotechnology And Immortality
By :
J Schipper
In a very primitive way we are on the road to Immortality.
Within the nucleus of nearly every one of the 100 trillion cells that make up our body is a Computer Program of enormous complexity. This Computer Program is our DNA.
We can now for the first time in Man's history read the message this Computer Program produces.
We can read this message by so-called DNA sequencing.
What is DNA sequencing?
DNA sequencing is the process of determining the exact order of the 3 b...
What Causes Osteoporosis?
By :
Gray Rollins
According to the U.S. News & World Report Health Center, “Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to break. Literally meaning ‘porous bone,’ it results in an increased loss of bone mass and strength.” Osteoporosis debilitates millions of people every year, but there is good news – prevention is possible!
The skeletal structure of the body provides support for our muscles and protection for our vital organs; our bones are also a storehouse of...
Are There Safe Cigarettes?
By :
J Schipper
Tobacco was initially used by pre-Columbian Native Americans, who smoked it in pipes and even used it for hallucinogenic purposes in shamanic rituals. Christopher Columbus was given tobacco by natives and introduced it Europe when he returned from North America.
However, tobacco did not become widely used in Europe until the middle of the 16th century, when explorers and diplomats such as France's Jean Nicot (for whom nicotine was named) popularized its use.
Tobacco wa...
Alcoholism Signs - Ten Warning Signs Of Alcoholism You Should Know
By :
David Buster
Alcoholism signs - are there ten warning signs of alcoholism? Yes! Understanding alcoholism signs can help you determine whether there is alcohol abuse or dependency. Consuming a drink or two per day for healthy men and a drink a day for healthy non-pregnant women is generally considered acceptable consumption without health risks. However, as the amount of drinking per occasion or per week increases, one or more of the ten warning signs of alcoholism can develop as a result....
Alcohol Abuse Effects - 5 Physical Effects Of Alcohol Abuse
By :
Olinda Rola
Alcohol abuse effects can be far-reaching and devastating. The effects of alcohol abuse not only have consequences for the drinker but those around her or him as well. Alcohol abuse effects can be both psychological and physical. Alcohol consumption causes changes in behavior. The physical effects of alcohol abuse can be experienced with as little as one or two drinks. Impaired judgment and coordination needed to operate a car safely may result in the drinker having an accide...
Alcoholism Stages - 3 Stages Of Alcoholism You Should Know
By :
Olinda Rola
Alcoholism stages can be categorized into three stages of alcoholism - early stage, middle stage and end stage alcoholism or late stage alcoholism. Alcoholism stages generally take years to develop. Alcoholism is a disease where alcoholic beverage consumption is at a level that interferes with physical or mental health, and negatively impacts social, family or occupational responsibilities.
Consuming no more than one or two drinks per day for healthy men and a drink a day ...
Different Types Of Anabolic Steroids Explained
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Kathryn Whittaker
Anabolic steroids provide benefits to athletes, weight trainers and to other people but they have continually raised questions wherein the answers are yet to be found. So what are steroids, anyway? Steroids are considered to be a huge group of chemicals wherein the head group is cholesterol. The structure of steroids is composed of the basic four-ring carbon structure but the difference lies in the attachment in the carbon number 17. Human bodies can store cholesterol and mak...
Ways To Deal With Hair Loss
By :
Charles Mohaney
A great many people suffer from hair loss problems during their lives, and suffering from thinning hair – particularly at an earlier age – can prove very stressful and traumatic. We often associate hair loss with old age, but the truth is that there are many causes of this problem and it can affect anyone and at any age. From small bald spots to high level loss of hair, different people can be affected in different ways, often depending on the cause of the problem. Thankfully...
Arthritis Pain—How To Avoid Accidental Acetaminophen Poisoning
By :
Barbara Allan
Accidental Poisoning from Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen is the most popular painkiller in the US. It is best known by the brand name Tylenol but is sold under 97 different brand names. It is known as paracetamol in many parts of the world. It is also sold in combination with other drugs in more than 100 products.
During cold and flu season, people who take acetaminophen for arthritis are at risk for acetaminophen poisoning. Taking just twice the recommended dose of acetam...
How ADD Affects Families
By :
Sarah K. Jenkins
Typically, there is a lot of blame and frustration associated with Attention Deficit Disorder. Depending on how long the problem has gone before being diagnosed, there may be serious mental and emotional scars as family members and the child dealt with issues associated with ADD. This disorder is not only difficult for parents, but also the child with ADD and other siblings in the family.
The obvious victim of ADD is the child it affects. Being accustomed to negativity, th...
What Is Parkinson Disease
By :
Gray Rollins
Parkinson disease is a brain disorder that affects nearly 1.5 million Americans and 60,000 new cases are diagnosed annually. There is no known cure but with research and medication there is hope.
A British physician, Dr. James Parkinson, first described the disease in 1817. It is characterized by slowness, tremors, stiffness and a loss of balance. Only two of these symptoms need to be present, especially if they are more apparent on one side of the body over the other, for...
Best Practices For Wheelchair Safety And Selection
By :
Rosie Fletcher
There are many things to consider before you purchase a wheelchair. Regardless of whether you want a manual or powered chair, consider the following:
1. Folding or rigid frames?
On manual chairs, folding frames are the usual conventional type having an X brace in the center allowing the frame to be folded sideways. Folding is simple, but a chair of this type tends to be bulky as well as quite heavy. New versions of lighter materials are now available, but regardless of...
Do Whitening Toothpastes Make Teeth Yellow?
By :
Stephen White
When toothpastes first came about, they were simply tasked to just clean the teeth - probably just to wash out tonight's dinner. As time went by and with the innovations in science and technology, toothpastes are now seen with a different face. Toothpastes are now manufactured to cater solutions to many of the different dental problems that people face. Aside from that, toothpastes are now diversified not only in function, but also in packaging, appearance and flavor. One can...
Does The Place You Live Affects Your Wellness?
By :
Christos Varsamis
During the course of your growing up years, you lived wherever your parents chose to live. You didn’t give any thought to the health implications of the location your parents chose, or if they had chosen a place that was conducive to your overall wellness. Chances are your parents didn’t give it much thought either. Not until recently, has there ever been given any thought to the fact that where you live affects your health and wellness. But it does, and it’s a piece of infor...
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