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Is there scientific evidence that low-carb diets enhance athletic and mental performance?
Contrary to the recent past, when high carb - low fat diets were recommended, it appears that now the opposite type diet is often being recommended. Many doctors who have written books on the subject recommend diets high in fat and extremely low in…
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Is Moderated Caffeine Good? (if so how much and how often)
I have never engaged in caffeine except in rare circumstance where I take Excedrin due to a headache/migraine. However, after reading about the enhanced mental state from caffeine and trying a cup of coffee a few days ago, discovering it improved my…
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I have painful/weak knees - which practitioner is best to see?
I have had this issue for over 4 years now and in that time seen many practitioners including GPs, Physiotherapists and Physical therapists. All been insightful but unsuccessful.
I am at a loss and don't know which practitioner to see next, any…
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What is the word for the dead skin on the upper layer of a healed wound?
I aggressively cleaned my ear canal with my finger and the canal got scratched. After several weeks elapsed, it got naturally healed but I cannot hear clearly probably because of the dead skin left inside. I want to remove it but I am in Japan right…
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Diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease
How can I diagnose the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease? What are the most striking symptoms of the disorder? How can we help to diagnose the symptoms faster?
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Walking as a healthy habit for the aged and my doctor's thoughts on it
Nowadays, many doctors recommend old people, who cannot do gym or such huge physical fitness exercises, to walk, as walking is considered and a clinically proven very good way to keep good health for the aged people.
Our doctor prescribes the same,…
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How can post-shaving pimples be prevented?
It is common to get scattered pimples after shaving one's face with a razor.
How can it be prevented?
There are after-shaves - some with alcohol, others without - as well as lotions and gels. Do these work?
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Do lice survive on body parts other than the scalp?
Head lice are ectoparasites. Basically, they suck up blood, glue their eggs (nits) onto a human hair out of which the nymph emerges. The nymph stage grows into an adult and the cycle repeats.
After a web search I find that head lice complete their…
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Does lifting legs up before going to bed really reduce nocturia?
Is this an urban myth, or is there a known association between lifting legs before going to sleep, and a reduction in the number of bathroom trips during the night? If so, what is the best time and duration for lifting legs? (I'm looking for basic…
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Does taking medication lose hyperfocus on ADHD?
I wonder if taking medication to deal with unconcentration on ADHD would lose hyperfocus, which is considered one of the advantage of ADHD.
I understand taking medication on ADHD have a side effect such as nausea or a headache. But how about…
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Should I use salt supplements if my sweat is bland?
Normally my sweat tastes salty. But in hot weather it often gets bland. I notice that when that happens I don't seem to retain water: I'll drink to the point that my urine is frequent and clear, but I'll still be thirsty. And my perspiration rate…
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How much T4 increase do you get per mcg of levothyroxine?
A normal starting dose of levothyroxine is 50 mcg per day. According to ATA, absorption is 60-80%. Let's assume 70% and let's assume 5 L of blood in the average human being.
50 mcg * 0.7 / 5.0 = 7 mcg/L
7 mcg/L = 7000 ng/L
According to this tool,…
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Benzene derivatives in tap water?
What are the health implications of Toluene, Ethylbenzene and Xylene presence in tap water?
Consider three cases:
Direct consumption (drinking the water)
Indirect consumption (cooking with the water)
Exposure (bathing/showering)
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Urinating while excreting
Can passing faeces and urinating occur at the same moment and if not, why?
Now I don't have any medical knowledge really or background but the only conclusion I can come to is that faeces press against the connection internally from the bladder to…
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Is petroleum jelly comedogenic?
I have done some research on this topic and there appears to be conflicting viewpoints. Some petroleum jelly products in stores state that it is non-comedogenic (it does not cause acne), while some health sources and experts state that it is.
Is…
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