No other organ within the body is provided as much protection as the brain. Given the importance of the brain in ensuring our immediate survival, it makes sense that evolution has invested considerably in the safe keeping of this single organ. It is not just the skull that protects the brain, either. Surrounding the brain, [...]
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Understanding The Risks Of Swallowing Difficulties
January 19th, 2012 
admin Like many of the other activities that our body performs automatically, swallowing is something that we do not really think that much about. However, if we think back to the last cold we had that was accompanied by swollen glands, we can easily relate to the uncomfortable experience. Now, me might be tempted to think [...]
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December 15th, 2011 admin Although we might like to believe that we are in control of our bodily functions, the vast majority of activities that take place in our body are not within our direct control. Sure we can make our best effort to burp quietly, to cover our nose when we sneeze or to only pass gas once [...]
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November 11th, 2011 admin As the second most common fear associated with aging, loss of memory is a serious health issue. However, we often concentrate on the memory loss itself instead of the different underlying health conditions that can cause it. By instead being aware of these conditions and working to resolve them, we have a far better chance of retaining of sharp mind as we age.
Read the rest of this article »Understanding The Most Effective Prostate Cancer Treatments
November 4th, 2011 admin For men, talking about health problems may feel uncomfortable, but to maximize the chances of surviving a prostate cancer diagnosis, it is very important. Talking about and understanding treatment options ensures that we are able to challenge suggestions for treatment that may less than optimal.
Read the rest of this article »How Best To Get The 8 Health Benefits Of Apples
October 6th, 2011 admin Although the saying “An Apple A Day…” is well known, medical science is still discovering the many health benefits of apples. At the same time, science is making the clear the best way to get these nutritional and health benefits.
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September 8th, 2011 admin Accumulated wear and tear on the body has long been associated with the aging process. Subsequently, an increase in the number of aches and pains that we experience is generally expected as we age. The understanding of this relationship is by no means new, either. Even in ancient Rome, emperors and educated scholars wrote of [...]
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