Feb 21, 2021

All fibers can slow the absorption of sugar and fat from food, and therefore help preventspikes in blood sugar and blood fat after eating, possibly reducing the inflammatory response to food.

Feb 14, 2021

After the first eye exam, all adults with diabetes should have a dilated eye examevery year, although your doctor may suggest every 2 or 3 years after a normal exam. Examsmay be needed more often than once a year if you have eye problems.

Feb 7, 2021

Foods to Avoid if You Have Gout
Skip foods and drinks that are high in purines to help lower your chances of an attack.

You should stay away from these types of food:

Beer and grain liquors (like vodka and whiskey)
Red meat, lamb, and pork
Organ meats, such as liver, kidneys, and glandular meats like the thymus or pancreas (you may hear them called sweetbreads)
Seafood, especially shellfish like shrimp, lobster, mussels, anchovies, and sardines
High-fructose products like soda and some juices, cereal, ice cream, candy, and fast food

Jan 31, 2021

Static shocks are more common when it's cold and dry. This dry, cold air holds less water vapour than warm summer air. So, when you touch something like a metal doorknob or car door, those extra electrons will rapidly leave your body and give you the shock.

Jan 24, 2021

Spinach is also an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C and folateas well as being a good source of manganese, magnesium, iron and vitamin B2. Vitamin K is important for maintaining bone health and it is difficult to find vegetables richer in vitamin K than spinach.

Jan 17, 2021

In the current draft recommendation, while continuing to recommend colorectal cancer screening in adults ages 50 to 75 years, the USPSTF now recommends offering screening at age 45 years

Jan 10, 2021

Teeth whitening (either with over the counter products or an in-office dental treatment) often causes teeth sensitivity. If you do whiten your teeth, use anti-sensitivity toothpaste for a few weeks before and after the bleaching. This is recommended every time you do a touch-up bleaching session as well since the results of whitening disappears after a period of time and needs to be reapplied. @ktmd 

Jan 3, 2021

Warm (but not hot) "sitz baths" are a time-honored therapy: Sit in about 3 inches of warm water for 15 minutes or so, several times a day. This helps reduce swelling in the area and relaxes your clenching sphincter muscle. It's especially good after pooping.

Dec 27, 2020

Continuous sucking on a pacifier causes the auditory tubes to become abnormally open, which allows secretions from the throat to seep into the middle ear. This transmission of bacteria in the secretions may lead to middle ear infections.

Dec 20, 2020

Depending on the type of skin you have and the weather conditions of your environment, you may want to moisturize your handsanywhere from one to several times a day. Several light applications tend to be more effective than one heavier application.

Dec 12, 2020

A lack of vitamin B12 damages the myelin sheath that surrounds and protect nerves. Without this protection, nerves cease to function properly and conditions such as peripheral neuropathy occur. Even B12 deficiency that is relatively mild may affect the nervous system and the proper functioning of the brain.

Dec 5, 2020

Avoid stone-forming foods: Beets, chocolate, spinach, rhubarb, tea, and most nuts are rich in oxalate, which can contribute to kidney stones

Nov 29, 2020

UVC lamps used for disinfection purposes may pose potential health and safety risks depending on the UVC wavelength, dose, and duration of radiation exposure.

UVC radiation can cause severe burns (of the skin) and eye injuries (photokeratitis). Avoid direct skin exposure to UVC radiation and never look directly into a UVC light source, even briefly.

Studies have shown that it can be used against other coronaviruses. One study found at least 15 minutes of UVC exposure inactivated SARS, making it impossible for the virus to replicate.

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Nov 22, 2020

A healthy bladder can hold one and a half to two cups (300-400mls) of urine (wee) during the day and about four cups (800mls) at night. It is normal to pass urine five or six times a day if you drink between 6-8 glasses of fluid

Nov 15, 2020

Your kidneys act like a filter to remove wastes and extra fluid from your body. Your kidneys filter about 200 quarts of blood each day to make about 1 to 2 quarts of urine. The urine contains wastes and extra fluid. This prevents buildup of wastes and fluid to keep your body healthy.

Nov 8, 2020

Heart failure, sometimes known as congestive heart failure, occurs when your heart muscle doesn't pump blood as well as it should. Certain conditions, such as narrowed arteries in your heart (coronary artery disease) or high blood pressure, gradually leave your heart too weak or stiff to fill and pump efficiently.

Oct 29, 2020

The hemoglobin A1c test tells you your average level of blood sugar over the past 2 to 3 months. It's also called HbA1c, glycated hemoglobin test, and glycohemoglobin.

People who have diabetes need this test regularly to see if their levels are staying within range. It can tell if you need to adjust your diabetes medicines. The A1c test is also used to diagnose diabetes.

Oct 28, 2020

“People who have a history of gum recession and develop spaces between or under their teeth can benefit from using interdental brushes. In additional to flossing, this “miniature toothbrush” used for cleaning between the teeth will help reduce bleeding and plaque accumulation. Use the largest size that will fit between the gaps and not feel uncomfortable for your gums for maximum efficacy.”

Oct 27, 2020

Keeping skin looking healthy in the winter can be difficult with excessive indoor heating, so to prevent our skin from drying out we can refrain from using excessively hot water during showers and using moisturizer immediately after. Drinking adequate amounts of water throughout each day will also help you look great.

Oct 26, 2020

Walking, biking, swimming, tai chi, yoga, and water aerobics are all good aerobic exercises for people with osteoarthritis. Water exercise is especially ideal because of water's soothing warmth and buoyancy. It's a gentle way to exercise joints and muscles -- plus it acts as resistance to help build muscle strength.