1. General Health
About 8% of the adult population and 5% to 9% of children affected by severe mental illness
Ordinary B vitamins can improve mental performance and even increase human happiness
Breastfeeding causes bone loss in areas prone to fracture later in life, such as the hip, wrist and spine. However, this loss is completely replaced by new bone and fresh within two years of having a baby.
Research has shown that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90 minutes. Containing three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber, a banana gives an instant boost, constant and substantial energy.
Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
Almost one third of all adults are obese.
Studies have shown that eating before bedtime can improve the storage of fat and promote weight gain and body fat.
The long-term use of zinc lozenges to treat colds may temporarily suppress the immune system, the opposite of what you want, when fighting a cold.
2. Water and our body
Between 60% -75% of adult body weight is water
Our brain is 75% water, so even mild headaches caused by dehydration
Our blood is 92% water
Our muscles are 75% water
3. Erectile dysfunction (ED)
The expected increase in the number of men suffering from erectile dysfunction is the direct result of the aging population, unhealthy eating habits, the early onset of diabetes and obesity and stress.
ED is a barometer of cardiovascular health.
Sexual desire is positively correlated with longevity in men
PDE-5 medications may be used for men with spinal cord injuries. The greater the injury to the spinal cord, the better the response to drugs.
In a U.S. survey found that 71% never participants raised the issue of erectile dysfunction to their doctors because they thought they dismiss sexual concerns. 68% that the doctor would be embarrassed and 76% thought there would be no medical treatment available.
4. Headaches
28 million Americans suffer from migraines. Of these, 4.5 million have more than one attack per month. A quarter of the female population is affected and about eight of every hundred men.
Most children who suffer from migraines, have at least one close relative who suffers from migraines as well. If a child has a parent who suffers from migraines have a 50% chance of them too, if both are sick, the figure rises to 75%.
While most headaches are uncomfortable and debilitating, sometimes, are mostly non-hazardous. Most of them can be cured with medication headache over the counter and lie down in a dark quiet room for a while.
Fasting can cause headaches as a fasting person can have blood sugar too low. But other factors such as stress, pollution, noise, smoke, flashing lights and certain foods can also cause headaches.
Lifestyle plays an important role in preventing headaches. If you do not smoke, do not drink excessively, sleep regularly, eat a healthy diet and exercising every day is unlikely to suffer from frequent headaches, unless you have a medical problem.
Tension headaches can affect anyone and is the most common headache. Tension headaches are the result of neck and shoulder spasms, and can sometimes take several days.
More men than women suffer from cluster headaches. These are severe headaches that often occur at the same time every day or every few days. People who smoke or drink frequently suffer from cluster headaches. More women than men suffer from migraines.
Ice cream headaches are no myth - you really can get from eating this frozen dessert. This is caused by spasms of blood vessels, which are caused by the intense cold of the ice cream. The spasms interrupt the blood flow and cause the vessels to swell.
Even children get headaches, some well before the age of ten. Before puberty, headaches are more common in children. Adult women get headaches four times more often than men, and these are linked to hormonal fluctuations. In both men and women, the severity and frequency of decreased headaches over the years.
5. Backache
Most people have low back pain. This is due to the lower back bears the weight of the upper body. It also twists and bends more than the top.
Back pain is the second of headaches as the most common site of pain.
In 85% of acute back pain, the exact cause can not be identified.
Prolonged use of back braces and supports can weaken your back muscles, contributing to the problem.
6. Foot Facts
Most people have 26 bones in each foot, but some people have 28. These extras, called supernumerary sesamoids, is at the bottom of the foot, just behind the big toe.
Fourteen of the 26 bones found in the toes. Each finger has three bones, except the big toe, which has two.
The skin of the feet is thicker than any other part of your body.
When you are stressed, they are more susceptible to the virus that causes warts on the feet.
When buying shoes, always a good idea to buy them at the end of the day when your feet are tired and can swell a little. Thus, it is unlikely to buy shoes that are too small.
7. Acne
Most people overcome acne, but in women it may last until menopause.
5% of women 40 years of age have acne, but only 1% of men in that age group.
Acne is not caused by dirt or surface oil. Because many people believe to be the case, they tend to wash over your skin, making acne worse, drying the skin out and causing asthma attacks. It is only necessary to wash the skin twice a day with mild soap.
8. Osteoporosis
The word "osteoporosis" comes from the Greek words "osteon" meaning bone and "pores", ie a pore or passage.
People who drink too much coffee and alcohol and smoking cigarettes have an increased risk of developing osteoporosis than others.
People who are thin or have a small structure are at increased risk of osteoporosis.
Women can lose up to 20% of their bone mass in 5 to 7 years after menopause.
Osteoporosis can be prevented with a diet rich in calcium (1000 - 1500mg/day) when you are young. This will ensure you reach peak bone mineral density.
9. Medications
The average cost of developing and bringing a new drug on the market is $ 802 million. It usually takes 10 to 15 years to develop and implement a new drug to market.
Over 90% of drugs fail in clinical trials to market.
Large manufacturers such as Merck and Pfizer spent twice as advertising and marketing costs than they do on research costs.
Each year in the United States, more than 160 million prescriptions are written for antibiotics. Humans consume 235 million doses of antibiotics per year. It is estimated that 20% -50% of that use is unnecessary.
Why is it so hard to find a powerful analgesic drug that is not addictive? Over the years, pharmaceutical companies have tried to separate these two pharmacological qualities. Perhaps because the brain areas involved in pain reduction and those involved in drug dependence are connected, it has been almost impossible to find powerful "non-addictive" the transmission of pain medications block pain. On the other hand, perhaps the drug dependence and reducing pain are two distinct phenomena that will one day be separated, refined as research develops in this important area.
Barbiturates of yesteryear who have mostly been replaced by the new drugs were powerful sedatives and hypnotics. That is, a great depression of the nervous system by mechanisms still unknown. That has caused a hangover lasting when used to promote sleep, with a deterioration in the functioning of the day after they were given. They were also very addictive, is the main reason they are no longer used therapeutically.
Lithium, used to treat bipolar disorder, is an interesting drug. It is not addictive, perhaps because people understand that it is highly toxic if the dose is not carefully regulated. More importantly, it is unlikely to produce a "high" for those who like to use drugs for that reason.
Caffeine is one of the safest "drugs" known. It is not addictive, lethal dose is very high, and has no toxic effects on other organs. People who are sensitive to caffeine, however, may have altered heart rate with higher doses.
What is a "placebo effect"? Almost all drugs (especially those that affect brain function) is a placebo effect. This is an explanation therapeutic (or anti-therapeutic) that is not pharmacology of the drug. If a large group of people is given a sugar pill for anxiety, depression, pain relief, etc, about 30% of the population will have a reduction in anxiety, depression or pain. The reasons are not entirely clear, but one idea is that people who received medical care is expected to improve.
What are the differences between a "sedative", "reassuring", "anxiolytic" and "neuroleptic"? All of them are related. The word "sedative" is a general (older) term for anything that reassures people. "Tranquilizer" is a more specialized (or more) for a drug that reduces anxiety ("minor" tranquilizer) or reduce the psychotic symptoms ("major" tranquilizer). These terms have largely been replaced by "anxiety" (anxiety-reducing) and "neuroleptic" (anti-schizophrenic drugs).
By law, when a doctor prescribes medication for a patient, the physician has an obligation to ensure that the patient is fully informed of the risks and benefits of drugs and consent to drug treatment with the full knowledge and informed. Statistics show that this occurs in less than 20% of the population of patients.
