A new study shows that a ketogenic diet may be an effective way to prevent colorectal cancer. The diet triggers the liver to make a natural molecule called b-hydroxybutyrate (BHB), significantly slowing mouse cancer growth. It also causes cancer cells to be less resistant to chemotherapeutic drugs and radiotherapy. Ketones Suppress Tumor Growth When there isn't enough glucose (sugar) for energy, your body breaks down fats into a chemical called ketones. You can check the level of these in … [Read more...]
When Is The Best Time To Take A Pregnancy Test?
When it comes to pregnancy and motherhood, there are a lot of beliefs and traditions that can sometimes give conflicting information. Some women take a pregnancy test right after missing a day of their expected period. Others, however, would tell you to wait a week before taking a pregnancy test to ensure accuracy. So, which is which? This article will explain the best time to take a pregnancy test and some related information. Cropped view of woman hands with domestic pregnancy test … [Read more...]
What is Shoulder Dystocia?
Shoulder dystocia is a medical emergency that sometimes occurs during childbirth. It happens when the baby's shoulders become stuck in the mother's pelvis during delivery, preventing it from emerging head first. This complication can lead to severe injury or death for both the baby and the mother if treated improperly or not at all. It is important for expectant parents to know about shoulder dystocia and its risks before giving birth to help reduce the chances of it occurring. How Common … [Read more...]
Types of Dental Implants
Dental implants are a relatively new and constantly evolving science. Implants exist in different designs, shapes, and sizes. Also, different companies propagate their own. Let's look at the different types of implants, from endosteal implants (popularly used) to basal implants (that rely on the horizontal dimension of the ball) to implants classified based on the shape of the surface. Basic Types Of Implants? Endosteal and subperiosteal are the most popularly known and used … [Read more...]
How to Find Support and Accountability When Quitting Smoking
Quitting smoking is notoriously difficult, but it's absolutely achievable for anyone who has the right kinds of support and accountability. It may not be obvious where to find that support, so with that in mind, here are some tips from the team at Go Smoke Free on how to find the support and accountability you need to quit smoking successfully. Find A Support Group Joining a support group is an excellent way to find people who are going through the same challenges that you are. A … [Read more...]
Men�s Health Issues We Need To Talk About
Men's health is a topic that is not talked about as much as it should be � even after years of campaigning for gentlemen to speak up about what's going on in their heads. Despite the many health issues that affect men, most often feel reluctant to discuss these issues with their doctors or even with their partners. This reluctance to talk about men's health issues has resulted in an increase in the number of men suffering from preventable or treatable health problems � many of which wom … [Read more...]
Positive Steps To Reclaim Your Health
Tips for Regaining Your Health Many of us are in a position where we feel like we aren't doing our health justice. We aren't eating as well as we could, we aren't exercising as much as we should, and we are putting our mental health on the back burner as well. However, there are several steps you can take to make the process of regaining your health not only easier but also something you can continue to do. Limit your Vices The first thing you need to do is to either … [Read more...]
The Role of Family in Addiction Therapy
In every addiction case, the immediate family members also suffer the adverse effects resulting from the change in the behavior of the addict. The effects include; impairment in communication, disruption of family attachments, disruption of finances, and, in some extreme cases, the emergence of violence. ?In light of this, it?s important to involve family members in the treatment plan of an affected individual and define healthy roles. Negative Roles That Families Take Up to Deal … [Read more...]
