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| Heart Attack Typical heart disease symptoms are uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing or pain in the center of the chest lasting more than a few minutes and pain spreading to the shoulder, neck or arms. | | |
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| Fight Cancer Eating your 10 servings a day of fruits and veggies could be the best way to increase antioxidant capacity. Although all fruits and veggies have them, the best foods for antioxidants are cauliflower, peas and oranges. | | |
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| Gum Disease - the signs Keep your eye out for gum disease in your child's mouth; signs include: bad breath, bleeding gums, swollen and red gums, and diminishing gums that move away from the teeth. | | | More health tips. |
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Sun Protection |
28/11/2000 |
| In sunny climates as the UAE, screening against the sun is essential for skin protection. Most sunscreen lotions mention their protection degree as SPF (Sun Protection Factor). The higher the SPF, the stronger the protection of the sunscreen. The desired SPF varies with different factors such as the skin tone of the person, amount of time he/she is exposed to the sun's ultraviolet radiation, reflections, altitude, wind and the angle of the sun. The safest approach is for everybody to wear at least 15SPF, even on a cloudy day. |
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Alcohol and Actifed! |
21/11/2000 |
| Alcohol can be dangerous when combined with other drugs especially sleeping pills. Sometimes combined effect even with a common cold remedy like Actifed might lead to slowing down of breathing as well as heart. Such combinations can be fatal at times.
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Fight Obesity |
7/11/2000 |
| Obesity is not just a cosmetic problem, but a health hazard. A Body Mass Index (BMI) can be derived from height and weight. A BMI of 21-25 kg/metre square is an ideal weight for individuals. To loose weight, you must chose a weight loss plan that makes sense for you and is user friendly. Concentrate on adequate physical activity and make sure you maintain a daily food and activity chart. |
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Fight Constipation |
30/10/2000 |
| The commonest cause of Constipation is not eating foods containing fibre such as bran, wholemeal bread, fruit and vegetables. You must make an extra effort to go to the toilet regularly and at fixed times or the problem will get worse. One must all drink plenty of water and include high fibre content food in your diet. Strong laxatives is not recommended without medical advice. |
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Allergic Reaction |
21/10/2000 |
| For rashes or hives from an allergic reaction, take a cool shower or bath (avoid hot water), and apply cool compress to the skin to relieve itching and discomfort. Rest and cut down on physical activities until the symptoms have gone and check with your doctor before taking any medication. Welcare Health Tips prepared by Al Greetings and sourced From articles written by doctors. |
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Animal Bites |
19/10/2000 |
| Animal Bites can lead to wound infection. Such an infection is caused by the many organisms found in animal saliva. Basic First Aid can be carried out in the house before you get professional medical help. Wash the wound with soap and fast running water for several minutes. Place sterile dressing or clean cloth on the wound. You must also make sure that you show all tissue (bitten off) with the wound to the doctor. Welcare Health Tips prepared by Al Greetings and sourced From articles written by doctors.
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Gastroenteritis |
17/10/2000 |
| Vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramps are the commonest manifestations of gastroenteritis. Get plenty of rest, do not eat or drink anything until the vomiting has stopped. Drink lemon water with salt and sugar added, one sip at a time. Avoid dairy products, fruits, vegetables, bran, fried and spicy food and alcohol. Over the next 24 hours, eat bland foods like cooked cereals, rice, soup, bread, crackers, baked potatoes and eggs. Welcare Health Tips prepared by Al Greetings and sourced From articles written by doctors.
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Antibiotics |
16/10/2000 |
| For Antibiotics to work and cure, they must be taken properly i.e. prescribed dose at the correct time. The course must be finished as well. We should avoid taking antibiotics or our bodies will get immune to it and antibiotic resistance will occur. This means that antibiotics will slowly stop being effective at fighting infections. Welcare Health Tips prepared by Al Greetings and sourced From articles written by doctors.
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Computer users |
14/10/2000 |
| For all internet lovers. Take frequent breaks, dim overhead lights and position the computer monitor 20 to 24 inches from your eyes at about 15 degrees below the eye level to avoid Computer Vision Syndrome. CSV is eyestrain associated with prolonged computer use. Computer users suffer from a variety of complaints like dry eyes, blurry vision and headaches. Welcare Health Tips prepared by Al Greetings and sourced From articles written by doctors |
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| Stem Cells Medical research is continuing on this fascinating, experimental and controversial medical procedure.
Today's parents are faced with the dilemma as to whether to throw away the cord blood or to save it for potential use if disaster strikes their c Read the complete story by Dorothy Fernandes. | | |
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| Breast Cancer Breast cancer is one of the most common female cancers that claim several thousand lives a year. The incidence is ever on the rise and the risk for our generation is more than doubled over the past four decades. Unlike the ovary the breast is an exte Read the complete story by Dorothy Fernandes. | | |
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| Pregnancy: Ecstacy or Agony? Pregnancy is the time of joy and hope for every mother to be. It is the fulfillment of a cherished dream. It is also the time of fear, uncertainties and depression for some women. But how many of us realize that all these emotions that a mother go Read the complete story by Dorothy Fernandes. | | |
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