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Signs and symptoms of lung cancer You Should Not Ignore

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Lung cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells that start off in one or both lungs; usually in the cells that line the air passages. The abnormal cells do not develop into healthy lung tissue, they divide rapidly and form tumors. Most lung cancers do not cause any symptoms until they have spread too far to be cured, but symptoms do occur in some people with early lung cancer. If you go to your doctor when you first notice symptoms, your cancer might be diagnosed at an earlier stage, when treatment is more likely to be effective. The most common symptoms of lung cancer are: A cough that does not go away or gets worse Chest pain that is often worse with deep breathing, coughing, or laughing Hoarseness Weight loss and loss of appetite Coughing up blood or rust-colored sputum (spit or phlegm) Shortness of breath Feeling tired or weak Infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia that don’t go away or keep coming back New onset of wheezing If lung ca...

DID YOU KNOW? Blackcurrant juice a day keeps brain disorders away

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Scientists have found that drinking a glass of blackcurrant juice daily could make you happier, more mentally agile and even help alleviate symptoms of brain disorders such as Parkinson's. Researchers at New Zealand science company Plant & Food Research, working in collaboration with Northumbria University in the UK tested this to impressive results. For the study, 36 adults were given either 250ml of blackcurrant juice, 250ml of blackcurrant extract or a placebo drink, before participating in a series of challenging metal performance tests. It was found that by consuming either of the blackcurrant drinks, “attention and mood were improved while mental fatigue was reduced”. The juice, which came from a variety of New Zealand blackcurrant called ‘Blackadder', appeared to reduce the activity of a group of enzymes called monoamine oxidases, which regulate the brain’s levels of serotonin and dopamine – two chemicals which can affect mood and brain function. Based o...

10 Health Benefits of Ginger That Will Surprise You

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Ginger is among the healthiest (and most delicious) spices on the planet. It is loaded with nutrients and bioactive compounds that have powerful benefits for your body and brain.

LADIES; 5 Effective Ways To Avoid Your Breast From Sagging

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The breasts are made up of a number of muscles and tissues. With time, these muscles and tissues would start to shrivel, thereby causing the breasts to shrink in size and sag. Gravity would also cause large breasts to sag in addition to other factors like improper clothing, lifestyle changes and hormonal surges.

Top 5 Ways To Cleanse Your Kidneys

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The kidneys have the heavy responsibility of removing waste and toxins from the bloodstream. These vital organs work with other organs to regulate blood pressure, increase red blood cell production, and synthesize vitamin D. A healthy diet, exercise, and staying hydrated are essential for supporting your kidneys.

Moderate Drinking Of Alcohol Benefits Your Health In These 5 Ways

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Moderate alcohol consumption is defined as having up to one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per day for men. Here is our list of five ways that drinking alcohol in moderation (when you're of the legal drinking age of course) might benefit your health.

10 Health Benefits Of Green Tea That You Never Knew

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Green tea is made from un-oxidized leaves and is one of the less processed types of tea. It contains one of the most antioxidants and beneficial polyphenols. Green tea was used in traditional Chinese and Indian medicine to control bleeding and heal wounds, aid digestion, improve heart and mental health and regulate body temperature.

10 Health Benefits of Cucumber That Will Amaze You

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Cucumbers are widely used because they are tasty and practical vegetable. They are great addition for salads or you can eat them as they are as they will provide you with refreshing nutrients. You can easily grow them by yourself. They are very helpful for our health and they can do a lot for us in order to feel better.

6 consequences of not sleeping properly

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Sleeping is really good for our bodies, and not getting enough of it has dire consequences on our overall health, the below are consequences of not sleeping properly and why you should get more sleep.

You Won't Believe What Will Happen if You Drink Coconut Water For 7 Days

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Nowadays, coconut water is used all around the globe. You can find it in numerous markets which offer you the chance to use the beneficial advantages of this unbelievable fruit. Coconut water does not taste very pleasantly, but this should not be the reason to avoid one of the best detoxification waters in the world. What happens when you drink this water? When you consume coconut water you strengthen your immune system and you eliminate the bacteria which cause urinary tract infections, gonorrhea, gum diseases and viruses which cause cold, infection diseases and typhus. It will not only increase your energy, but it will also increase the production of thyroid gland hormones. This water is also very good for people who suffer from kidney diseases since it reacts as a natural diuretic. It will cleanse the urinary tract and the bladder canals. It will remove the toxins from the body and ‘’crash’’ the kidney stones. Coconut water is good for digestion due to the high level of fibb...

Top 5 Natural Ways To Lower Your High Blood Pressure Without Medication

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Lifestyle plays an important role in treating your high blood pressure. If you successfully control your blood pressure with a healthy lifestyle, you might avoid, delay or reduce the need for medication. Here are 5 lifestyle changes you can make to lower your blood pressure and keep it down.

Here Are 5 Warning Signs Of Heart Failure

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Heart Failure occurs when the heart muscle is weakened and cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs for blood and oxygen. Some of the more important causes of heart failure include hypertension, ischaemic heart disease (especially in the western world), valvular heart disease as well as congenital heart diseases, particularly in children.

5 ways to Give up cigarettes forever

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If you one of the many smokers who want to quit, then try following this advice. 1. Don't smoke any number or any kind of cigarette. Smoking even a few cigarettes a day can hurt your health. If you try to smoke fewer cigarettes, but do not stop completely, soon you'll be smoking the same amount again.

Top 10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Banana

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Bananas have so many health benefits, combat depression, make you smarter, cure hangovers, relieve morning sickness, protect against kidney cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis and blindness. They can cure the itch of a mosquito bite and put a great shine on your shoes. Listed below are top ten great benefits of bananas.

MEN; Five Foods That Will Boost Your Sperm Count

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There are three major factors that affect sperm health in men. This includes stress, obesity, and poor nutrition. Here are five foods recommended to boost sperm production and prepare for the task of creating a baby.