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Health Facts, Crazy but True!
Posted in: Health, General Health, General Surgery, Second Medical Opinion | Posted on: 02 September, 2019
Health facts that we wanted to share with you 20 health facts that may not seem to make sense, but have been actually proven to be true. 1- Stress Heightens Allergies. Stress can affect our immune system leading to weakness in defending our body against new and ongoing diseases. 2- Men are more forgetful then Women. That may be good or bad, but it is True..lol 3- Coffee decreases risk of Depression. Coffee with moderation has beneficial effects on our health. 4- Eating eggs enhances our reflexes. It has Tyrosine that increases alertness makes us respond to activity faster. 5-...
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Coffee, How much is Too much?
Posted in: Health, General Health, General Surgery, Second Medical Opinion, Cardiology | Posted on: 13 August, 2019
Coffee is the most commonly used Stimulant in the world. Hundreds of Millions of people start their day by drinking a cup of coffee. It usually wakes them up, boosts their energy, helps them focus and may give them a temporary High. Luckily, multiple studies have showen that Coffee does have some health benefits! It can potenially reduce risks of some diseasese like Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes Mellitus, Parkinson’s Disease, Uterine cancer and Gout. It has been showen to be associated with overall reduced risk of death when consumed in Moderation. In addition to its stimulant effects on the central nervouse system, Coffee prevents...
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Low Back Pain Explained in 2 minutes!
Posted in: Health, General Health, General Surgery, Geriatrics, Second Medical Opinion, Second Opinion in Cardiac Surgery, Sports Medicine | Posted on: 28 July, 2019
Low Back Pain Explained in 2 minutes! Low Back pain is a Pain! More than 80% of adults will experience low back pains at least once in their lifetime. It affects more than 3 million people/year in the US, is the most common cause of job-related disability and is a leading contributor to missed work days. It’s Main causes are: Inactive Lifestyle, Poor posture, Injuries, Smoking and Obesity How can I Prevent back pains? Regular low impact Exercises like walking and swimming Back Stretching and lengthening exercise Core muscle Exercises Healthy lifestyle and Weight Good sitting and standing Posture Avoid...
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Soda is Not your Friend!
Posted in: Health, General Health, Internal Medicine, Second Medical Opinion, Oncology, Cardiology, Second Opinion in Cardiac Surgery | Posted on: 23 June, 2019
Soda is a drink that typically contains carbonated water, a sweetener and a natural or artificial flavoring. Other additives like caffeine, coloring preservatives and other chemicals may be mixed in it. People that drink soda regularly had an average increase of 1.8 lbs of visceral fat in their bellies. An amount equivalent to a 24 week old fetus. Visceral fat is one of the markers used in assessing health risks. Its increase is associated with increased risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and other illnesses. A can of soda typically contains more than 45 grams of sugar which is the...
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Happier Healthier Life
Posted in: Health, General Health, General Surgery, Second Medical Opinion | Posted on: 14 May, 2019
A landmark study conducted by Harvard researcher led to the discovery of 6 key factors that make people have a Happier & Longer Life. Pleasantly surprised by the results, it is interesting to note that these factors they found are achievable by anybody seeking them. 1- Avoid Smoking and Alcohol Smoking and Alcohol abuse at early age were the #1 Predictive factor of poor physical and mental health. 2- Education is Good Pursuing Education correlated with self care and perseverance. Any kind of education was as good. Ultimate education level or degrees didn’t make a difference. 3- Happy Childhood The more...
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