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Effects of masturbation on Health
I have heard that there can be adverse effects from masturbation, such as difficulties with having children and/or decreased sex drive.
Can masturbating actually decrease my fertility or sex drive?
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Can Neem Leaves be taken directly (Azadirachta indica, Nimtree)
Nimtree is really precious when it comes to skin hygiene. It also has other vital health benefits.
Is it alright to take the Nimtree leaves directly? As I heard from a friend that it is harmful to take Neem leaves without any processing. Although it…
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Natural ways to quit smoking
I have been smoking for the past three years and I have decided to quit smoking cold turkey. It has been three days now!
I am used to smoking during breaks. The craving is the worst every time I even think about locking my computer screen. I have…
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Does it become harder to lose weight as you age?
In general, the average person will experience worsening metabolism with age. What makes it harder to lose weight for someone who is 40 versus say 20 assuming that the only difference is their age?
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What are the different eyesight measures and how are they related to each other?
While searching about laser surgery for my myopia, I came across different system to measure the quality of individuals' eye sight. When speaking about quality of eyesight, I am referring to the classic test where one has to read smaller and smaller…
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What is rock salt? Is it helpful for diabetics?
I am a type-2 diabetic on oral medications (not insulin). On the recommendation of a relative, I started using rock salt in my food. Now, I have few questions on consumption of rock salt.
Primarily, I was told that rock salt will cut down on my…
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Is it normal to feel your heart beat in your chest?
Is it normal for a person to at times feel their heart beat in their chest without actually placing their hand on their chest, while at other times not be able to (even though the pulse is strong, regular and consistent in both instances) or is this…
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Do professional massages have any health benefits or do they merely feel good?
Are there any studies that support some type of health benefit associated with receiving a massage of any type?
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Are OTC pain medications safer than prescriptions?
Are pain medications that I can buy Over the Counter (OTC) any safer than prescriptions I receive from a doctor to manage pain?
For example, I have migraines. There are several OTC medications advised for…
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What is food poisoning?
I don't understand what food poisoning is. I've heard that it's something to do with too much bacteria that produce toxins in the body:
Food poisoning is a common...and sometimes life-threatening problem for... people... throughout the world.…
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What are the cures for gray hair?
As we know hair turns gray or white hair due to a lack of pigmentation and melanin.
This article and study from 2009 and 2013 suggest that accumulation of H2O2 is due to oxidative stress which can affects human hair color leading to low serotonin…
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What is the health danger of frying past a smoking point?
What are the health risks of cooking/frying with healthy oils past their smoke point?
I've heard that the oil is decomposed and toxin are formed. How does that affect our health when we eat fried foods?
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Why do we get cold sores on the lips?
At the end of a bout of flu or fever, I often get a cold sore on my lip area. Why there?
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AED on infants: risks of using adult pads
Until a couple of years ago, in case of cardiac arrest, first-aid guidelines (in France at least) were instructing not to use an AED on infants (< 1 yo), even with pediatric pads or with an energy dose reducer.
Nowadays, it is more and more…
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Are there health benefits associated with avoidance of gluten?
Some people have celiac disease and are instructed to avoid eating gluten, a protein found in certain grains. However, food manufacturers market gluten-free products to the general public as if gluten was detrimental for everybody. Are there proven…
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