According to a recent study in Chennai, 70% of people prefer taking self-medication in the state and this is due to the fact that most believe that self-medication is a less expensive and convenient way of treating common cold, fever and body pain. Well, if your one among 70% of people who prefers self-medication, then
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What is nutrition and why is it important for older people? Nutrition is eating a healthy, balanced diet so your body gets the nutrients it needs. Nutrients are substances in food that our bodies need in order to function and grow. These include proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water. Good nutrition is important, regardless
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December 31: time to reflect on what happened in the last twelve months and, above all, to think of good resolutions for the year that is about to begin. Join the gym or start a diet, spend more time with the family, leave that job that makes us unhappy and bet on dedicating ourselves to
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Cholesterol is found in foods of animal origin such as egg yolk, liver, or beef. It is a type of fat present in the body, which is essential for the proper functioning of cells, as long as it is in adequate values, however, when the values are raised they can be a threat to health.
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As a care giver or family member of a depressed older person, make it your responsibility to get involved. The elder person generally denies any problems or may fear being mentally ill, which can make it that much harder to know if the elder person is having any issues. You can help the elder person
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A generic drug is a drug created to be the same as a brand-name drug already on the market in terms of dosage, safety, strength, route of administration, quality, performance characteristics, and intended use. These similarities help demonstrate bioequivalence, which means that a generic drug works in the same way and provides the same clinical
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Thanksgiving is the perfect time for family and friends to gather together; to enjoy good food and spend quality time with one another in a festive atmosphere! This holiday is a favorite for many families, in part due to the authentic traditions that come along with it. However, planning for Thanksgiving can also bring upon
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We always hear the phrase: “live a healthy life”, but many of us do not know the real meaning of it and, in some cases, it is often translated as: change your diet to lose weight. This is due, in most cases, to the lack of a culture of prevention and not giving importance to
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DEFINITION Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body does not use the insulin it produces effectively, causing an increase in blood sugar. Type 1 diabetes is characterized by the absence of insulin synthesis and begins early in life, even in childhood. In type
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