Health Blog
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The Importance of Hydration to Slow Down Aging
A recent study by the US National Institute of Health has been published in eBio Medicine.
This study on the benefits of good hydration tracked sodium levels in the blood of over eleven thousand adults. For obvious reasons, sodium levels increase when less fluid is consumed.
Those with higher sodium levels were sixty four percent more likely to develop chronic diseases - those such as heart failure, lung disease, diabetes, stroke and dementia - than those in the medium ranges.
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Reduce the Appearance of Stretch Marks
As the name suggests, stretch marks (striae) can appear when there is rapid stretching of the skin, appearing as parallel streaks of red, thinned glossy skin that over time become whitish and scar like in appearance. Find out more about the causes and what you can do to get rid of those stretch marks. -
Athlete's Foot Could Also Be Called Athlete's Hand
Although the transmission of athlete's foot from the feet to the hands is rare, if it does occur it usually affects the palm of one hand causing a dry, red and itchy area.
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