Colorectal cancer is an umbrella term to designate any type of cancer that takes place in the colon or rectum. Colon is the 6 ft long tube of muscle that connects the small intestines to the rectum. Colon and rectum known as the large intestine which is primarily responsible for processing waste and emptying your bowel. Rectum is the tube…
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Fast food is delicious, cheap, and extremely convenient. It is also designed to make you want to eat it more. All in all, it is one of the worst things you can eat, but it tastes like some of the best things you can eat. This is especially true when it comes to eating the oh so iconic burger and…
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This last decade has seen a broad change in health and wellness ideologies, especially in the realm of dieting. Lately, diets have been emerging that place major focus on incorporating holistic changes to the role food plays in your life. This is in opposition to the diet philosophies that have been the basis of the last couple decades. They heavily…
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When starting any type of weight loss diet, it is important to make sure that it is not only going to work for you, but that it won’t actually harm you. Not all diets make you lose weight healthily. You have to think carefully about whether or not your diet helps you lose weight healthily. You can do this by…
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Obesity is a condition that is affecting more and more people as the 21st century progresses. There are a number of health problems that are a direct result of obesity. The biggest health issues are the most obvious. Obesity can result in chronic heart issues, breathing issues, stroke, heart failure, and age related mental deterioration. It can also have some…
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Stress is an unavoidable part of life. A certain amount of stress can be considered normal and helps children to develop the skills they will need to cope up with new situations that arise in life. Childhood stress could be due to a number of factors. Managing childhood stress Stress can be experienced by children school as well as at…
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A diet that is low in potassium leads to potassium deficiency which is also called hyperkalemia. Potassium is an essential mineral and has many functions in the body. It helps to maintain healthy nerve function, regulates the contractions of the muscles, and also the fluid balance in the body. A low level of potassium in the diet can be as…
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