228 articles on "blood"

Syndrome X - What Is It And Have You Got It?

Syndrome X - What Is It And Have You Got It? by: Kay BlackistonSyndrome X or the X factor as it is sometimes known was first described in 1988 by Professor Gerald Reaven , an endocrinologist at California’s Stanford University after twenty yea...

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Flavored Olive Oil: Spice up Your Cooking with Olive Oil Infusions

More people than ever are choosing to use olive oil rather than vegetable oil. This could be due to health reasons, personal preference, or simply because olive oil tastes so much better. But gone are the days of simply plucking a bottle from the s...

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Glycemic Index Food - What Is It?

Glycemic index (GI) foods are those that are given a number correspond to how they break down in the system and their relation to blood glucose levels. Most of the glycemic index foods that are good for people to eat are those that we all know are go...

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5 Steps You Can Take Today to Lower Blood Pressure Naturally

5 Steps You Can Take Today to Lower Blood Pressure Naturally by: Frank Mangano High blood pressure, or hypertension, is not something to be taken lightly. It is a serious disease the cause of which is unknown. One fact health care professionals ...

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Hemophilia

Hemophilia by: John Smith Hemophilia is a hereditary disease that does not allow blood to clot properly. There are two known forms of Hemophilia which are known as Hemophilia A and Hemophilia B. Hemophilia A is the most common type and people w...

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Relaxation - The key to healthy life

Relaxation - The key to healthy life by: Nitin Jain Physical exercise complemented by a healthy diet may still leave you bereft of a truly fit body if you dont relax enough. Relaxation releases 'feel good' hormones in our body. They he...

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Low-Carb: The Role of Insulin

Low-Carb: The Role of Insulin by: Beverley Brooke There are three basic units the body uses for energy: Fats Proteins Carbohydrates All three can be converted to blood glucose. However, while fats and proteins are converted slowly, carbohyd...

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Prevention of Nutrient Deficiency Anemia

When the number of red blood cells or hemoglobin concentration is low the person is said to have anemia. Hemoglobin is a protein inside red blood cells that contains iron and transports oxygen. Anemia is the most common blood disorder. About 3.5 mil...

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Heart Attack Symptoms, Causes and Treatment: Small Lifestyle Changes Can Help Prevent Heart Attack!

Heart Attack Symptoms, Causes and Treatment: Small Lifestyle Changes Can Help Prevent Heart Attack! by: Ashley Green Ask a few well informed people over the age of fifty: What are they afraid of the most? Four out of five would answer: Sudden de...

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Awareness on Varicose Veins

Awareness on Varicose Veins by: David Chandler Varicose veins are those irregular shaped veins that are most commonly found in the legs particularly in the calf muscle area. Varicose veins are found mostly on older women and recent survey and re...

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