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  • Schizophrenia Treatment Cure

    Diagnosis of Schizophrenia.

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    • Laboratory tests. These may include a complete blood count (CBC), other blood tests that may help to rule out other conditions with similar symptoms, screening for alcohol and drugs, and imaging studies, such as an MRI or CT scan.
    • Psychological evaluation. A doctor or mental health provider will check mental status by observing appearance and demeanor and asking about thoughts, moods, delusions, hallucinations, substance abuse, and potential for violence or suicide.

    Diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia

    To be diagnosed with schizophrenia, a person must meet the criteria spelled out in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). This manual is published by the American Psychiatric Association and is used by mental health providers to diagnose mental conditions.

    Diagnosis of schizophrenia involves ruling out other mental health disorders and determining that symptoms aren’t due to substance abuse, medication or a medical condition. In addition, a person must:

    • Have at least two of the common symptoms of the disorder — delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, disorganized or catatonic behavior, or presence of negative symptoms for a significant amount of time during one month
    • Experience significant impairment in the ability to work, attend school or perform normal daily tasks
    • Have had symptoms for at least six months

    There are several subtypes of schizophrenia, but not everyone easily fits into a specific category. The five most common subtypes are:

    • Paranoid. Characterized by delusions and hallucinations, this type generally involves less functional impairment and offers the best hope for improvement.
    • Catatonic. People with this subtype don’t interact with others, get into bizarre positions, or engage in meaningless gestures or activities.
    • Disorganized. Characterized by disorganized thoughts and inappropriate expressions of emotion, this type generally involves the most functional impairment and offers the least hope for improvement.
    • Undifferentiated. This is the largest group of people with schizophrenia, whose dominant symptoms come from more than one subtype.
    • Residual. This type is characterized by extended periods without prominent positive symptoms, but other symptoms continue.

    Despite the widespread misconception that people with schizophrenia have no chance of recovery or improvement, the reality is much more hopeful. Think of schizophrenia as similar to a chronic medical condition like diabetes: although currently there is no cure, it can be treated and managed with medication and supportive therapies.

    A diagnosis of schizophrenia is not a life-sentence of ever-worsening symptoms and hospitalizations. Recovery is possible. In fact, the majority of people with schizophrenia get better over time, not worse. According to the UK’s Royal College of Psychiatrists, for every five people who develop schizophrenia:

    • 1 in 5 will get better within five years of their first episode of schizophrenia.
    • 3 in 5 will get better, but will still have some symptoms. They will have times when their symptoms get worse.
    • 1 in 5 will continue to have troublesome symptoms.

    What does recovery mean?

    Recovery from schizophrenia is a lifelong process. It doesn’t mean you won’t experience any more challenges from the illness or that you’ll always be symptom-free. What it does mean is that you are continuing to work toward your goals, learning to manage your symptoms, developing the support you need, and creating a satisfying, purpose-driven life.

    Successful treatment for schizophrenia aims to relieve current symptoms, prevent future psychotic episodes, and restore your ability to function and enjoy a meaningful life. A treatment plan that combines medication with supportive services and therapy is the most effective approach.

    Encouraging facts about schizophrenia

    • Schizophrenia is treatable. Currently, there is no cure for schizophrenia, but the illness can be successfully treated and managed. The key is to have a strong support system in place and get the right treatment for your needs.
    • You can enjoy a fulfilling, meaningful life. When treated properly, most people with schizophrenia are able to have satisfying relationships, work or pursue other meaningful activities, be part of the community, and enjoy life.
    • Just because you have schizophrenia doesn’t mean you’ll have to be hospitalized. If you’re getting the right treatment and sticking to it, you are much less likely to experience a crisis situation that requires hospitalization to keep you safe.
    • Most people with schizophrenia get better over time, not worse. People with schizophrenia can regain normal functioning and even become symptom free. No matter what challenges you presently face, there is always hope.

    • Your attitude towards treatment matters

      • Don’t buy into the stigma of schizophrenia. Many fears about schizophrenia are not based on reality. It’s important to take your illness seriously, but don’t buy into the myth that you can’t get better. Associate with people who see beyond your diagnosis, to the person you really are.
      • Communicate with your doctor. Make sure you’re getting the right dose of medication—not too much, and not too little. It’s not just your doctor’s job to figure out the dosage and drug that’s right for you. Be honest and upfront about side effects, concerns, and other treatment issues.
      • Pursue therapies that teach you how to manage and cope with your symptoms. Don’t rely on medication alone. Supportive therapy can teach you how to challenge delusional beliefs, ignore voices in your head, protect against relapse, and motivate yourself.
      • Set and work toward life goals. Having schizophrenia doesn’t mean you can’t work, have relationships, and get involved in your community. It’s important to set meaningful goals for yourself and participate in your own wellness.

      Schizophrenia treatment & recovery tip 2: Build a strong support system

      Support makes an immense difference in the outlook for schizophrenia—especially the support of family and close friends. When you have people who care about you and are involved in your treatment, you’re more likely to achieve independence and avoid relapse. You can develop and strengthen your support system in many ways:

      • Turn to trusted friends and family members. Your closest friends and family members can help you get the right treatment, keep your symptoms under control, and function well in your community. Tell your loved ones that you may need to call on them in times of need. Most people will be flattered by your request for their help and support.
      • Find ways to stay involved with others. If you’re able to work, continue to do so. If you can’t find a job, consider volunteering. If you’d like to meet more people, consider joining a schizophrenia support group or getting involved with a local church, club, or other organization.
      • Take advantage of support services in your area. Ask your doctor or therapist about services available in your area,  contact hospitals and mental health clinics, or see Resources & References section below for links to support services in your country.

      The importance of a supportive living environment

      Treatment for schizophrenia cannot succeed if you don’t have a stable, supportive place to live. Studies show that people with schizophrenia often do best when they’re able to remain in the home, surrounded by supportive family members. However, any living environment where you’re safe and supported can be healing.

      Living with family is a particularly good option when your family members understand the illness well, have a strong support system of their own, and are willing and able to provide whatever assistance is needed. But your own role is no less important. The living arrangement is more likely to be successful if you avoid using drugs or alcohol, follow your treatment plan, and take advantage of outside support services.

      Schizophrenia treatment & recovery tip 3: Put medication in its place

      If you’ve been diagnosed with schizophrenia, you will almost certainly be offered antipsychotic medication. But it’s important to understand that medication is just one component of schizophrenia treatment.

      • Medication is not a cure for schizophrenia. Rather it works by reducing the psychotic symptoms of schizophrenia such as hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, and disordered thinking.
      • Medication only treats some of the symptoms of schizophrenia. Antipsychotic medication reduces psychotic symptoms, but is much less helpful for treating symptoms of schizophrenia such as social withdrawal, lack of motivation, and lack of emotional expressiveness.
      • You should not have to put up with disabling side effects. Schizophrenia medication can have very unpleasant—even disabling—side effects such as drowsiness, lack of energy, uncontrollable movements, weight gain, and sexual dysfunction. Your quality of life is important, so talk to your doctor if you or your family member is bothered by side effects. Lowering your dose or switching medications may help.
      • Never reduce or stop medication on your own. Sudden or unsupervised dosage changes are dangerous, and can trigger a schizophrenia relapse or other complications. If you’re having trouble with your medication or feel like you don’t need to take it, talk to your doctor or someone else that you trust.

      Finding the right schizophrenia medication

      Since many people with schizophrenia require medication for extended periods of time—sometimes for life—the goal is to find a medication regimen that keeps the symptoms of the illness under control with the fewest side effects.

      As with all medications, the antipsychotics affect people differently. It’s impossible to know ahead of time how helpful a particular antipsychotic will be, what dose will be most effective, and what side effects will occur. Finding the right drug and dosage for schizophrenia treatment is a trial and error process. It also takes time for the antipsychotic medications to take full effect.

      Some symptoms of schizophrenia may respond to medication within a few days, but others take weeks or months to improve. In general, most people see a significant improvement in their schizophrenia within six weeks of starting medication. If, after six weeks, an antipsychotic medication doesn’t seem to be working, your doctor may increase the dose or try another medication.

      Types of medications used for schizophrenia treatment

      The two main groups of medications used for the treatment of schizophrenia are the older or “typical” antipsychotic medications and the newer “atypical” antipsychotic medications.

      The typical antipsychotics are the oldest antipsychotic medications and have a successful track record in the treatment of hallucinations, paranoia, and other psychotic symptoms. However, they are prescribed less frequently today because of the neurological side effects, known as extrapyramidal symptoms­, they often cause.

      Common extrapyramidal side effects of the typical antipsychotics include:

      • Restlessness and pacing
      • Extremely slow movements
      • Tremors
      • Painful muscle stiffness
      • Temporary paralysis
      • Muscle spasms (usually of the neck, eyes, or trunk)
      • Changes in breathing and heart rate 

      The danger of permanent facial tics and involuntary muscle movements

      When the typical antipsychotics are taken long-term for the treatment of schizophrenia, there is a risk that tardive dyskinesia will develop. Tardive dyskinesia involves involuntary muscle movements, usually of the tongue or mouth. In addition to facial tics, tardive dyskinesia may also involve random, uncontrolled movements of the hands, feet, trunk, or other limbs. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the risk of developing tardive dyskinesia is 5 percent per year with the typical antipsychotics.

      In recent years, newer drugs for schizophrenia have become available. These drugs are known asatypical antipsychotics because they work differently than the older antipsychotic medications. Since the atypical antipsychotics produce fewer extrapyramidal side effects than the typical antipsychotics, they are recommended as the first-line treatment for schizophrenia.

      Unfortunately, these newer atypical antipsychotic medications have side effects that many find even more distressing than extrapyramidal side effects, including:http://www.helpguide.org/mental/schizophrenia_treatment_support.htm

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      • Loss of motivation
      • Drowsiness
      • Feeling sedated
      • Weight gain
      • Sexual dysfunction
      • Nervousness

      If you or a loved one is bothered by the side effects of schizophrenia medication, talk to your doctor. Medication should not be used at the expense of your quality of life. Your doctor may be able to minimize side effects by switching you to another medication or reducing your dose. The goal of drug treatment should be to reduce psychotic symptoms using the lowest possible dose.

      Common Schizophrenia Medications
      Typical antipsychotics (1st generation) Atypical antipsychotics (2nd generation)

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  • Man Finds He is A Woman At 66

    In a bizarre case, a Man found himself to be a woman ,..at 66!

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    A 66-year-old man visited a doctor in Hong Kong with a swollen belly, only to find out that he is really a female with an ovarian cyst.

    The condition was the result of two rare genetic disorders, the Hong Kong Medical Journal reported. Only six other cases with both genetic disorders have been reported.

    The 4-foot-5-inch subject had Turner syndrome, a chromosomal abnormality that affects females and often results in infertility and short stature. He also had congenital adrenal hyperplasia, which increased male hormones and made the patient, who had a beard and a “micropenis,” appear like a man, Fox News reports.

    “Were it not due to the huge ovarian cyst, his intriguing medical condition might never have been exposed,” seven doctors from two Hong Kong hospitals wrote in the study published Monday, Fox News reports.

    The unnamed Vietnam-born man decided to continue “perceiving himself as having a male gender with the possible need of testosterone replacement,” according to the journal.

    Source:

    http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/jun/4/66-year-old-man-finds-out-hes-really-woman/

  • Fat and Unfit Or Skinny and Fit.

     

    There is a widespread feeling, some times propounded by some Doctors that if you are fat you are more likely to become unfit and liable for  diseases, especially heart related diseases as the system needs to pump in more and this puts additional load on the Heart.

     

    On the other hand ,are Skinny, less fat people tend to become more Healthy?

     

    On closer examination, some facts emerge.

     

    Clear Definition what Obesity is.

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    How do you know if you are obese?

    You can use a measurement called a body mass index, or BMI, along with yourwaist size camera, to decide whether your weight is dangerous to your health. The BMI is a combination of your height and weight. If you have a BMI of 30 or higher, your extra weight is putting your health in danger.

    Use the Interactive Tool: Is Your BMI Increasing Your Health Risks?  to check your body mass index.

    Use the Interactive Tool: What Is Your Child’s BMI?  to check BMI in children ages 2 to 19.

    People who carry too much fat around the middle, rather than around the hips, are more likely to have health problems. In women, a waist size of 35 in. (88 cm) or more raises the chance for disease. In men, a waist size of 40 in. (101 cm) or more raises the chance for disease.1

    If you are Asian, your health may be at risk with a BMI of 27.5 or higher. Also, health problems are seen with a smaller waist size. In Asian women, a waist size of32 in. (80 cm) or more raises the chance for disease. In Asian men, a waist size of36 in. (90 cm) or more raises the chance for disease.2

    Check this table to find your risk for disease using your body mass index and waist size.”

     

    Bio mass Index(BMI) is also questioned,

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    It has been revealed by a team of researchers from the Centre for Obesity Research and Education that people generally wrongly estimate their weight and height. The team has told that self-reported figures by Australians are mostly wrong.

    However, Professor Paul O’Brien had affirmed previously that it is not apt to consider self-reporting for checking number of obese. Also, he had claimed there is no point to trust the data reported by people themselves. But, BMI was still being considered as the best method to measure a person’s health.

    The team had carried out a survey in the year 2007-08, in which they had asked the participants to approximate their height and weight. All the respondents were also given an option of getting their actual height and weight measured. And improvements were seen as compared to the data revealed in 1995.”

    -topnews.us.com

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    Obesity.

    Again, the association of health risk with Obesity is open to question.

    “respect to how qualitative aspects of physical activity, such as frequency and intensity, affect body
    composition and health risk. The effect of television viewing on obesity risk is of particular interest. …
    84 However, the relation between dietary fat and adiposity has been questioned. ..’

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    And there is no clear indicator which says that exercise will reduce Obesity.

     

    So there is no point in following tips on obesity and be scared to death  thinking of the health risks.

     

    One can reduce fat accumulating foods without seriously affecting general Health and with out doing exercises that may not suit your system.

    Safe is walking with the condition that walk what you can, don’t have fixed time frame and do not push your self nor’ take rest and walk again”

     

    Take timely meals,Avoid snacks in between,and Drink tender coconut water as much as you can.

     

    On the other end of the spectrum is the skinny people.

     

    The presumption that they are less susceptible to health risk is unfounded.

    Follow the discussion here and you will know the Opinions are non-committal.

    AMANDA says: “The idea that you can be fit and yet be overweight or even obese is not always as straightforward as it seems. Check out my questions below to help you understand the myths from the facts.”

    Q Can you eat anything you like and still be fit and fat?

    A It has to be better to eat healthy foods rather than junk, even if overall you are eating too many calories.

    Fill up on wholegrain cereals like wholemeal bread, brown pasta and wholegrain breakfast cereals. Also eat fruit and vegetables, pulses, lean meat and fish, which will provide vitamins, minerals, super nutrients and fibre.

    While excess weight puts a potential strain on various organs in our bodies, at least if you are eating healthy food, you are probably doing less damage. Healthy foods give you more protection from long-term diseases.

    Q I’m a bit overweight but I eat a lot better than my friend who’s as thin as a rake. Can being overweight ever be nutritionally healthier than being underweight?

    A People who are underweight are probably less able to pack sufficient vitamins and minerals in to their overall food intake compared with people who are overweight.

    Skinny people who are eating too few calories often find it difficult to eat enough B vitamins like folic acid, which may affect their moods.

    They often get too little iron – which could lead to stress and tiredness – and get insufficient zinc, which may lead to a less robust immune system.
    People who eat large quantities of food tend to meet daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. In my view, the middle ground is best. Eat a good variety of healthy foods that are nutritionally valuable and not high in fat.
    Q Is it true that if you carry fat on your bottom, it is not as bad as carrying it on your belly?
    A The fat cells we carry around our waists churn out hormones and toxic substances 24 hours a day. The damage they cause has been linked to heart disease and changes to cells that may lead to cancer, especially in the colon and in post-menopausal women. This means that it is probably “better” to be bottom-heavy.
     http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/woman/4577143/Advice-on-balance-in-wake-of-Lady-Gaga-and-Christina-Aguilera-weight-gain.html#ixzz28iJvt7W3

     

    Truth lies somewhere in between.

     

     

     

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  • Interesting Facts about The Human Body.

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    Following are some of the less known incredible facts about the Human Body.

    My father used to say’ It is not a wonder how we die; but why and how we Live’

    The human brain is the most complex and least understood part of the human anatomy. There may be a lot we don’t know, but here are a few interesting facts that we’ve got covered.Nerve impulses to and from the brain travel as fast as 170 miles per hour. Ever wonder how you can react so fast to things around you or why that stubbed toe hurts right away? It’s due to the super-speedy movement of nerve impulses from your brain to the rest of your body and vice versa, bringing reactions at the speed of a high powered luxury sports car.

    1. The brain operates on the same amount of power as 10-watt light bulb. The cartoon image of a light bulb over your head when a great thought occurs isn’t too far off the mark. Your brain generates as much energy as a small light bulb even when you’re sleeping.
    2. The human brain cell can hold 5 times as much information as the Encyclopedia Britannica. Or any other encyclopedia for that matter. Scientists have yet to settle on adefinitive amount, but the storage capacity of the brain in electronic terms is thought to be between 3 or even 1,000 terabytes. The National Archives of Britain, containing over 900 years of history, only takes up 70 terabytes, making your brain’s memory power pretty darn impressive.
    3. Your brain uses 20% of the oxygen that enters your bloodstream. The brain only makes up about 2% of our body mass, yet consumes more oxygen than any other organ in the body, making it extremely susceptible to damage related to oxygen deprivation……

    While they’re not a living part of your body, most people spend a good amount of time caring for their hair and nails. The next time you’re heading in for a haircut or manicure, think of these facts.

    1. Facial hair grows faster than any other hair on the body. If you’ve ever had a covering of stubble on your face as you’re clocking out at 5 o’clock you’re probably pretty familiar with this. In fact, if the average man never shaved his beard it would grow to over 30 feet during his lifetime, longer than a killer whale.
    2. Every day the average person loses 60-100 strands of hair. Unless you’re already bald, chances are good that you’re shedding pretty heavily on a daily basis. Your hair loss will vary in accordance with the season, pregnancy, illness, diet and age.
    3. Women’s hair is about half the diameter of men’s hair. While it might sound strange, it shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise that men’s hair should be coarser than that of women. Hair diameter also varies on average between races, making hair plugs on some men look especially obvious.
    4. One human hair can support 3.5 ounces. That’s about the weight of two full size candy bars, and with hundreds of thousands of hairs on the human head, makes the tale of Rapunzel much more plausible.

    Though we may not give them much thought unless they’re bothering us, our internal organs are what allow us to go on eating, breathing and walking around. Here are some things to consider the next time you hear your stomach growl.

    1. The largest internal organ is the small intestine. Despite being called the smaller of the two intestines, your small intestine is actually four times as long as the average adult is tall. If it weren’t looped back and forth upon itself it wouldn’t fit inside the abdominal cavity.
    2. The human heart creates enough pressure to squirt blood 30 feet. No wonder you can feel your heartbeat so easily. Pumping blood through your body quickly and efficiently takes quite a bit of pressure resulting in the strong contractions of the heart and the thick walls of the ventricles which push blood to the body.
    3. The acid in your stomach is strong enough to dissolve razorblades. While you certainly shouldn’t test the fortitude of your stomach by eating a razorblade or any other metal object for that matter, the acids that digest the food you eat aren’t to be taken lightly. Hydrochloric acid, the type found in your stomach, is not only good at dissolving the pizza you had for dinner but can also eat through many types of metal.
    4. The human body is estimated to have 60,000 miles of blood vessels. To put that in perspective, the distance around the earth is about 25,000 miles, making the distance your blood vessels could travel if laid end to end more than two times around the earth….

    Bodily Functions

    We may not always like to talk about them, but everyone has to deal with bodily functions on a daily basis. These are a few facts about the involuntary and sometimes unpleasant actions of our bodies.

    1. Sneezes regularly exceed 100 mph. There’s a good reason why you can’t keep your eyes open when you sneeze–that sneeze is rocketing out of your body at close to 100 mph. This is, of course, a good reason to cover your mouth when you sneeze.
    2. Coughs clock in at about 60 mph. Viruses and colds get spread around the office and the classroom quickly during cold and flu season. With 60 mph coughs spraying germs far and wide, it’s no wonder.
    3. Women blink twice as many times as men do. That’s a lot of blinking every day. The average person, man or woman, blinks about 13 times a minute.
    4. A full bladder is roughly the size of a soft ball. No wonder you have to run to bathroom when you feel the call of the wild. The average bladder holds about 400-800 cc of fluid but most people will feel the urge to go long before that at 250 to 300 cc.
    5. Approximately 75% of human waste is made of water. While we might typically think that urine is the liquid part of human waste products, the truth is that what we consider solid waste is actually mostly water as well. You should be thankful that most waste is fairly water-filled, as drier harder stools are what cause constipation and are much harder and sometimes painful to pass….

    Sex and Reproduction

    As taboo as it may be in some places, sex is an important part of human life as a facet of relationships and the means to reproduce. Here are a few things you might not have known.

    1. On any given day, sexual intercourse takes place 120 million times on earth.Humans are a quickly proliferating species, and with about 4% of the world’s population having sex on any given day, it’s no wonder that birth rates continue to increase in many places all over the world.
    2. The largest cell in the human body is the female egg and the smallest is the male sperm. While you can’t see skin cells or muscle cells, the ovum is typically large enough to be seen with the naked eye with a diameter of about a millimeter. The sperm cell, on the other hand, is tiny, consisting of little more than nucleus.
    3. The three things pregnant women dream most of during their first trimester are frogs, worms and potted plants. Pregnancy hormones can cause mood swings, cravings and many other unexpected changes. Oddly enough, hormones can often affect the types of dreams women have and their vividness. The most common are these three types, but many women also dream of water, giving birth or even have violent or sexually charged dreams.
    4. Your teeth start growing 6 months before you are born. While few babies are born with teeth in place, the teeth that will eventually push through the gums of young children are formed long before the child even leaves the womb. At 9 to 12 weeks the fetus starts to form the teeth buds that will turn into baby teeth….

    The primary means by which we interact with the world around us is through our senses. Here are some interesting facts about these five sensory abilities.

    1. After eating too much, your hearing is less sharp. If you’re heading to a concert or a musical after a big meal you may be doing yourself a disservice. Try eating a smaller meal if you need to keep your hearing pitch perfect.
    2. About one third of the human race has 20-20 vision. Glasses and contact wearers are hardly alone in a world where two thirds of the population have less than perfect vision. The amount of people with perfect vision decreases further as they age.
    3. If saliva cannot dissolve something, you cannot taste it. In order for foods, or anything else, to have a taste, chemicals from the substance must be dissolved by saliva. If you don’t believe it, try drying off your tongue before tasting something.
    4. Women are born better smellers than men and remain better smellers over life.Studies have shown that women are more able to correctly pinpoint just what a smell is. Women were better able to identify citrus, vanilla, cinnamon and coffee smells. While women are overall better smellers, there is an unfortunate 2% of the population with no sense of smell at all…

    Aging and Death

    From the very young to the very old, aging is a necessary and unavoidable part of life. Learn about the process with these interesting, if somewhat strange facts.

    1. The ashes of a cremated person average about 9 pounds. A big part of what gives the human body weight is the water trapped in our cells. Once cremated, that water and a majority of our tissues are destroyed, leaving little behind.
    2. Nails and hair do not continue to grow after we die. They do appear longer when we die, however, as the skin dehydrates and pulls back from the nail beds and scalp.
    3. By the age of 60, most people will have lost about half their taste buds. Perhaps you shouldn’t trust your grandma’s cooking as much as you do. Older individuals tend to lose their ability to taste, and many find that they need much more intense flavoring in order to be able to fully appreciate a dish.
    4. Your eyes are always the same size from birth but your nose and ears never stop growing. When babies look up at you with those big eyes, they’re the same size that they’ll be carrying around in their bodies for the rest of their lives. Their ears and nose, however, will grow throughout their lives and research has shown that growth peaks in seven year cycles.
    5. By 60 years of age, 60-percent of men and 40-percent of women will snore. If you’ve ever been kept awake by a snoring loved one you know the sound can be deafening. Normal snores average around 60 decibels, the noise level of normal speech, intense snores can reach more than 80 decibels, the approximate level caused by a jackhammer breaking up concrete…

    Most of us will get injured or sick at some point in our lives. Here are some facts on how the human body reacts to the stresses and dangers from the outside world.

    1. Monday is the day of the week when the risk of heart attack is greatest. Yet another reason to loathe Mondays! A ten year study in Scotland found that 20% more people die of heart attacks on Mondays than any other day of the week. Researchers theorize that it’s a combination of too much fun over the weekend with the stress of going back to work that causes the increase.
    2. Humans can make do longer without food than sleep. While you might feel better prepared to stay up all night partying than to give up eating, that feeling will be relatively short lived. Provided there is water, the average human could survive a month to two months without food depending on their body fat and other factors. Sleep deprived people, however, start experiencing radical personality and psychological changes after only a few sleepless days. The longest recorded time anyone has ever gone without sleep is 11 days, at the end of which the experimenter was awake, but stumbled over words, hallucinated and frequently forgot what he was doing.
    3. A simple, moderately severe sunburn damages the blood vessels extensively.How extensively? Studies have shown that it can take four to fifteen months for them to return to their normal condition. Consider that the next time you’re feeling too lazy to apply sunscreen before heading outside.

  • Diabetes Patients Prefer Medicines over Lifestyle.

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    It is assumed that people who suffer from chronic diseases will listen to Doctors advice,at least the informed.

    But recent survey confirms what I have been saying, that people with such diseases do not take Doctor’s advice seriously under the mistaken impression that the medicines shall take care of Diabetes.

    I have seen people eating sweets and other sugar rich food stating that they shall take additional tablet to offset the effect of additional sugar intake.

    Diabetics must remember that Diabetes is  manageable,an euphemism by Doctors that it is not curable.

    Diet and change in Lifestyle is the answer.

    Please read my blogs under Health.

    Most type 2 diabetes patients are well informed about their disease and have good access to health care, though they still choose to live unhealthy lifestyles, according to a study from SHIELD, The Study to Help Improve Early Evaluation and Management released Tuesday.

    In the largest nongovernmental study of its kind, researchers found that while awareness surrounding diabetes has increased in the last decade, preventative measures have not been taken more seriously.

    Almost one in five people with type 2 diabetes said they preferred to take medicine for their health problems instead of changing their lifestyle.

    Researchers found that 87 percent of 3,867 type 2 diabetes respondents in the baseline survey said they knew obesity could add to the beginning of chronic disease.

    Specifically, 63 percent of the participants reported that their health professional had recommended an increase in exercise in the last year, but 87 percent said that they had been inactive for the past week before the study.

     http://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/06/28/1-in-5-diabetics-prefer-meds-to-changing-unhealthy-habits/#ixzz1QZxU6rWe