More Australians are suffering from prostate cancer these days more than ever. Nearly 15% of all Australians surveyed were diagnosed with prostate cancer. The incidence of this disease is more prevalent among people above 60 years. The following article takes a bird’s eye view of prostate cancer, its signs, symptoms and the various lines of treatment. Signs of Prostate cancer If you exhibit the following symptoms, chances are you may be suffering from this form of cancer. Trouble in urinating. Pain or burning during urination Finding it difficult to sit or bend while urinating Blood coming out in the urine ...
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Surgery Have you had the experience of going for surgery or witnessing one of your loved ones going for one? Then you understand how that time takes a toll on everyone around you. The financial strain, the emotional stress, and the physical stress you go through may end up affecting your health and chances of recovering. You need to understand what happens during such a period to help prepare. You may not cover all the angles that relate to undertaking surgery, but you can make it easier and more bearable by dealing with the controllable issues. Preparing for surgery becomes ...
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Living in an era where there’s so much to do, it’s no surprise that we tend to care less about ourselves, perhaps even a little less every day. However, what we must understand is that it’s more important to take care of ourselves first, before attending to everything else. Your job, your education, and your responsibilities certainly are critical parts of your life, however, you need to realize that, no matter what your goals are, or how big, it all starts with ‘you’. Taking Care of Your Body and Mind Start by paying attention to your body – love it ...
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Fitness is an essential part of human life. It helps us to fight against diseases, maintain a healthy weight, and it helps us age well. However, getting up and going to the gym isn’t reasonable or exciting for that matter. A lot of us don’t exactly have the time, energy, or motivation to go to the gym or go on a run most of the time. A home gym is an excellent option for a lot of people. Whether you are a fitness novice or you have already established your fitness journey, a home gym is a perfect way to ...
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Nearly 30 percent of the world’s population is recorded as obese, which is considered more than overweight or needing to lose 20 pounds or more. This is unhealthy and can lead to a myriad of medical complications. To lose weight, one must eat less and move more, however, that is easier said than done. This is especially hard when an individual has a chronic pain condition. Counting calories may be the answer and braceyourhealth can help. Why Count Calories? The main reason to count calories comes down to not having to understand the complex and cumbersome formula of what foods ...
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Maintaining a healthy weight is vital for health. Additionally to lowering the chance of cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, and high blood pressure, it also can lower the chance of the many different cancers. Proper weight management is important. It not only helps keep you healthy but can also save your wallet. A good deal of health insurance policies offers lower rates for people in healthy BMI ranges or people who accrue a certain level of activity. Every country has its own rules & system. In the US, there is no National Health Service funded by the government & hence health ...
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What Kinds of Alternative Treatments Are There for Bulimia Nervosa? According to the National Eating Disorder Association, 1.0 percent of young women and 0.1 percent of young men will experience some form of bulimia nervosa in their lifetimes, most often in their early adulthood. People with this dangerous and sometimes fatal disorder enter traditional treatment programs quite often, but there are several alternative forms of therapy available as well. Here, we’ll break down some of these alternative forms of therapy that can be beneficial for treating bulimia nervosa, many of which can be included in a comprehensive bulimia nervosa treatment ...
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Characterized by a compulsion to only eat certain types of food, selective eating disorder is not simply being a “picky eater” but instead is a psychological disorder that can result in nutritional imbalance or even malnutrition in extreme cases. While pickiness is common in most small children and infants, teenagers and adults who continue eating only very few types of food may need to seek selective eating disorder treatment to overcome this disorder. Currently, selective eating disorder (SED) is not a widely known eating disorder, but it is listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder IV. Also ...
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Despite the emotional and physical suffering that results from most eating disorders, many people are often reluctant to begin eating disorder treatment. Like with any kind of mental health disease, an eating disorder is likely to be a source of shame for the person suffering from it, and that can push them into hiding the issue or even denying it exists. This form of denial is often not a conscious choice, and a person’s receptivity to accepting help is often impacted negatively without their knowing it. Can Someone Be Made to Enter Treatment? A disclaimer for this answer: all the ...
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CBD (Cannabidol) is one of the compounds found naturally in the Cannabis plant, although there are around 85 active compounds THC is the most well-known and CBD is another lesser known compound. It is non-psychoactive and is completely legal to use (CBD in no way makes you ‘high’) CBD infused skincare products are set to be the latest craze. CBD balm, CBD creams and lotions can be used in a variety of ways, from applying to ease muscle and joint soreness, to rejuvenating creams for healthy looking skin. The addition of CBD beauty products to your beauty routine can also help ...
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Those who are interested in receiving Botox Toronto treatment often want to know for how long those treatments last. In other words, they want to know how often they should receive Botox injections. In fact, many individuals enjoy the effects for up to four months. However, it is not true all the time and all the individuals. There are various other factors that might affect the lifespan of a Botox Toronto treatment. In this writeup, we emphasize the aspects that can determine how often you should get Botox injections to maintain the intended effects. Age is one of the most ...
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What Is Rhinoplasty? Rhinoplasty has become a popular cosmetic surgery among modern-day individuals particularly because of the amazing results it can deliver. In fact, rhinoplasty Toronto is also known as nose reshaping surgery. Just like the name suggests, rhinoplasty surgery is done to give a different appearance to your nose. If you are not happy with the shape of your nose, you can easily go for rhinoplasty and get an aesthetically appealing nose. Such surgery can change the nose’s shape, angle, size, volume etc. You should also know that rhinoplasty is a permanent treatment. Rhinoplasty surgery is supposed to be ...
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Image Source: Nick Sousanis/Courtesy of Every Mother Pregnancy is often overwhelming for mothers. The developing uterus stretches out the muscles in the abdomen, which time and again leads to diastasis recti or commonly called the abdominal separation. And the good news is, there’s a diastasis recti fix for this abdominal separation. The abdominal separation is a familiar and upsetting problem for a lot of mothers. It’s even more prevalent to mommies who are shorter and with a shorter torso, women who have had multiple pregnancies, and who underwent c-sections. So, how do you know you have it? And what can ...
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Even though today people show more acceptance towards CBD, still it’s a controversial topic in many parts of the world. The good news is that many countries are legalizing medical marijuana and are setting up cannabis clinics to ensure patient’s use the substance with caution and better knowledge. And there are studies and research that suggest that medical marijuana might ease and gradually heal the painful conditions that Fibromyalgia causes. Even before people try and understand the connection between Fibromyalgia and marijuana, it is essential to know a few facts. When fibromyalgia patients seek help from cannabis clinics, they get ...
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You might have reached the age of 30 but this definitely does not mean that the metabolism has come to a halt and the hope of maintaining your body is lost completely. Irrespective of how busy you are, you can definitely consider putting in a particular fitness plan into your routine. Apart from making sure that you are maintaining body shape, you need to exercise in order to stay fit and healthy and stay away from unwanted diseases. If you establish a proper routine during your thirties, you are actually going to build a habit for your 40s as well. ...
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