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Exercise vs Fasting: Which is better for weight loss?
As I know that calorie deficit cause weight loss but achieving calorie deficiency we can maintain
Eat less and exercise less: Let say consume 2200 cal and burn 2700 cal by exercise.
Eat more and exercise more: Consume 3500 cal and burn 4000…
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is there evidence that determines the appropriate amount of standing time in a day?
The closest question I was able to find from my search results was How to correctly use an adjustable desk? that was asked almost a year ago with no answers. That said, I spend anywhere from eight to sixteen hours a day at my desk sitting. …
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Could we cure HIV through transplantation of white blood cells resistant to HIV?
So, I came across following website (http://www.delta-32.com/ccr5-delta32.html) talking about these 1% of the population being resistant to HIV.
According to this website
The virus HIV normally enters a cell via its CCR5 receptors,
especially in…
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Heart Attack Risk Score calculation
Someone recently mentionned to me a score to calculate my risk of having a heart attack in the next years.
Unfortunately he was not able to tell me where I could access this tool (or is this just for medical professionals?)
Could you help me on…
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First aid for a rabies dog bite
When a person is bitten by a dog infected with rabies what are the first aid measures that must be taken? And within how much time should the person consult a doctor?
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What are the natural ways to increase the blood pressure?
My BP is 87 by 69 as I post this.
Is there something which I can consume daily in a certain amount to keep my blood pressure normal?
Or are there any other ways to increase the blood pressure naturally?
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Can a person eliminate lactose intolerance through extended exposure?
It sounds dangerous, or at least uncomfortable, but I have a friend who thinks drinking milk daily will help cure him of lactose intolerance. Are there any studies that indicate that prolonged exposure can acclimate the body to processing lactose?…
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Can food make you put on more weight than it's own weight?
We all know that about 3500 calories is equivalent to 1 pound (7500 cals for 1kg).
So can a piece of food weighing one pound have more than 3500 calories?
What are the highest and lowest energy dense foods? and will consuming the former make you…
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Role of Omega-3 in exercise induced bronchospasm?
I have mild exercise induced bronchospasm (EIB, once called exercise induced asthma), to where I have been prescribed inhalers (ProAir HFA - Albuterol sulfate) but have very rarely needed to use them post endurance exercise sessions.
I ran across a…
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What are the best hours to sleep?
I've read stuff about your body producing certain hormones and getting rid of certain stuff at specific hours. Also not sure if these hours are affected by sunlight/apartment lights.
What would be the best hours to be sleeping?
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Why don't gum abscesses heal on their own?
A gingival (gum) abscess is a pus filled pimple on the gum. I've read that they don't go away on their own and need to be drained by a dentist and cleaned before the wound can start to heal. From anecdotes, they can even remain for years even those…
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Where is the WHO definition of (very) low birth weight?
The WHO definition of low (<2500g) and very low (<1500g) is referenced in many academic papers, but I haven't seen a citation for it. Is there a WHO document I can cite with these definitions?
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What steps can I take to prevent a seizure from occurring?
An epileptic seizure is a transient occurrence of signs and/or
symptoms due to abnormally excessive or synchronous neuronal activity
in the brain. - Wiley Online Library
What can I do to prevent myself from getting a epileptic seizure?…
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Tips to improve the sleep during the night
That I know, I don't have physical and psychological problems, but during the last year I slept pretty bad on purpose (playing, studying, etc ) and I feel that this has negatively affected me. Lately I've waken up more times during the night, I…
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Does taking Vitmain B-Complex with zinc through tablets really help in reversing hair fall
I am thinking of taking Vitmain B-Complex tablets. I am concerned about my overall metabolism and my prime concern is my hairs. Does it also help in treating premature grey hairs?
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