Being a parent makes you live longer, study suggests

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Having children can increase life expectancy, especially in very old age, a new study has found.
Parents aged 60 may live up to two years longer than their childless counterparts, according to researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden.
Karin Modig and her team used national registry data to analyse the lifespans of more than 1.4 million elderly men and women in relation to their marital status and whether they had children.

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They found the risk of death was lower in people with at least one child – an effect more pronounced in men than women.
“At 60 years of age, the difference in life expectancy was two years for men and 1.5 years for women,” said the study, published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.
The researchers said the study is the first to examine whether the association between longevity and parenthood grew stronger with age.
When influencing factors such as education were taken into account, the difference in death risk did increase with age between parents and non-parents. 
For example, childless men aged 90 had a death risk of 17.7 per cent, compared to 16.2 per cent for men of the same age with children.

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Donald Trump's replacement for Obamacare will 'leave '14m more Americans without health insurance'

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An independent analysis of Donald Trump and the Republicans’ plan to repeal and replace Obamacare, has found it would leave many millions of people without heath insurance.
The analysis by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), which is similar to Britain’s Office for Budget Responsibility, has estimated that 14 million more people would be uninsured next year under the legislation than under under the currently arrangement – a figure anticipated to rise to 24 million by 2026.
The findings will be a blow to Mr Trump’s administration, which has insisted that its plan to replace Obamacare, formally known as the Affordable Care Act, will provide better and cheaper healthcare.

The news came on the day that Mr Trump said the Republican plan would “save the day”, despite independent analysis suggesting that millions of his supporters are set to lose out.
At a White House meeting with people affected by the Obama healthcare law, Mr Trump predicted that rates for health insurance will go “down, down, down” if Congress passes the new plan. 
Mr Trump said that prices for coverage would come down and promised that Americans will be able to pick the coverage plan and the doctor they want. “We are not going to have one-size-fits-all,” Mr Trump said.
Analysis by the Los Angeles Times, however, had suggested that lower-income, older voters in conservative, rural parts of the country – the sort of people who overwhelmingly turned out for the New York tycoon – stand to lose the most.

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Stroke, Heart Failure Linked to Marijuana




Adults who use marijuana may have an increased risk of stroke and heart failure, according to a new study.
The people in the study who used marijuana were 26 percent more likely to have had a stroke at some point in their lives than those who did not use marijuana, the researchers found. The people who used marijuanawere also 10 percent more likely to have developed heart failure at some point in their lives, compared with people who did not use marijuana, the researchers found.
The new findings suggest that, like many other medications, cannabis may have side effects, and that patients who use marijuana for medical reasons might need to be monitored for heart-related side effects of the drug, said lead study author Dr. Aditi Kalla, cardiology fellow at the Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. [25 Odd Facts About Marijuana]
However, the study had certain limitations, and more research is needed to examine the link between marijuana use and potential heart complications, she noted.
In the study, the researchers looked at the health records of more than 20 million patients ages 18 to 55 who had been admitted at more than 1,000 hospitals in the United States. The people in the study were discharged from the hospitals in 2009 and 2010, before marijuana use was legalized in many states.
The researchers looked at which patients had reported using marijuana, and then compared the rates of several types of cardiovascular diseasebetween patients who reported using marijuana and those who reported not using the drug. The study will be presented on March 18 at the American College of Cardiology's 66th Annual Scientific Session in Washington.
One limitation of the study was that the researchers did not know if marijuana users in the study smoked or ingested the drug, the researchers said. The researchers were also unable to determine how much marijuana people used, or how often they used it, the scientists said. More research is needed to determine whether there is a certain dosage of cannabis beyond which a user may experience cardiovascular complications, Kalla told Live Science. [7 Ways Marijuana May Affect the Brain]
It is not clear why exactly cannabis use would be linked to a higher risk of heart failure, Kalla said. However, previous research has suggested thatheart muscle cells have certain receptors that may be affected by use of the drug, and these receptors play a role in the heart's ability to contract, she said. When a person smokes marijuana, the heart's overall ability to contract may decrease, leading to heart failure, Kalla said.
It is also not clear why marijuana use would be linked to a higher risk of stroke, but previous research has suggested that using the drug may increase the chance of blood clots, which can then lead to stroke, Kalla said.
Future research should take a closer look at the relationship between marijuana use and heart disease, Kalla said. For example, researchers still need to figure out what amounts of marijuana and what forms of marijuana use (for example smoking or ingesting) may lead to cardiovascular complications, she said.

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Best Eye Care Tips


1. Take short breaks: avoid spending or sitting long hours before computer rather take short breaks in between and relax.
2. Don’t rub your eyes: this is the common mistake done by many people when something entered your eye, instead take others help to get rid off.
3. Drinking more water helps: by drinking more water you can reduce the puffiness of your eyes and makes you feel relaxed as well.
4. Take care of your diet: make sure that your diet contains spinach, tomatoes, citrus fruits, vegetables and foods rich in vitamins A, C and E.
5. Follow eye exercises: I would like to suggest one best exercise where you have blink your eyes for few second and then close your eyes, roll your eyes (eye balls) in clockwise and anti-clockwise. Make sure you
do this in between your work. Follow yoga and meditation.

Eye care with Natural Home Made way:

* Put sliced cucumber over your eyes to treat dark circles.
* Put potato slices on your eye to get rid off those dark circles.
* Soak amla overnight in water and use this water the next morning to wash the eyes.
* Soak cotton in Luke warm milk and cover eyes with it for 15 min.
* To soothe tired eyes, dip cotton pads in chilled milk and place on closed eyes for 10 minutes. Now relax completely.
* If your eye twitches, or your eyes are red and feeling itchy, massage your scalp with curd.
* Soak 1 tsp. dry amla in one cup of water overnight. Next morning strain it through a muslin cloth and then add one extra cup of water. Splash your eyes with this solution each morning. This makes your eyes sparkle.
* For Puffy Eyes: Grate a potato with its peel and apply on your closed eyelids for about 20 minutes and relax completely. You may even take a nap.

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3 meals a day is ideal to take care of your hair


Breakfast:
1) a cup of milk added to vitamins

2) eggs Poached

3) a large slice of bread

4) the problem of vegetable

5) a grain of citrus fruit

Food:
1) the authority dish containing dark-colored vegetables as Jerir, spinach, broccoli, thyme, lettuce, cucumbers and tomatoes, with the addition of 5 grains of walnuts and a teaspoon of flax seed oil.

2) 10 pieces of beef liver, grilled with a little oil.

3) 3 grains of baked potatoes.

Snack: A cup of fruit salad containing strawberries, bananas, apples, kiwi, oranges, almonds and pine.

Dinner:
1) the authority dish containing vegetables darker with the addition of a teaspoon of flax seed oil.

2) cups of pasta + sauce red + medium-sized piece of grilled meat, and vegetables beside boiled or roast as Asparagus

, carrots and mushrooms.

Snack: 3 pills Islands cut into thin slices + little lemon juice.

Should drink 6 to 8 glasses of water a day.

One last tip: The secret of healthy hair to focus on dealing with proteins, grains and vegetables.

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Five symptoms to know Breast Cancer


Breast tumors are the most common tumors in women, and if 90% of benign tumors only 15% of breast tumors are malignant tumors 'cancer'. In America there are about one hundred and eighty thousand new cases of breast cancer, and more than forty thousand deaths from this cancer annually. U.S. statistics indicate that one of every eight or ten women develop breast cancer.



Cause of the disease:

The cause of this cancer is unknown, but there are factors such as:

Genetics.

The virus.

Quality of eating.

Radiation.

Medicines.

Hormones.

There are also factors that increase the possibility of the emergence of this cancer, including:

Age.

Pregnancy after the age of thirty.

Starting menstruation before the age of twelve.

Continuation of the post-menstrual age of fifty.

Obesity.

Incidence of breast cancer in relatives.

It was found a relationship between breast cancer and other cancers in women, such as cancer of the ovaries, and the fact that 75% of cases of this disease can not be linked to appear in any of the above.



What are the signs and symptoms of breast cancer:

Part 1: Every woman should be fully aware of the form and size and strength of her breast, and to periodically examine the same month, after the end of the menstrual cycle a few days and must review and inform your doctor as soon as any of the following changes:

1 and a mass in the breast 'is usually not painful'.

2 discharge from the nipple, whether mixed with blood or secretions Yellow 'is not mixed with blood'.

3 change in the color of the nipple and the skin and the appearance of cracks or shrinkage of the nipple.

4 swollen lymph nodes under the armpit.

5 localized breast pain 'Although most malignant tumors are not accompanied by pain'.



What is required?

Part 2: required by the instructions and guidance centers and associations in the field of specialized health breast tumors as follows:

1 Keep yourself periodically check each month.

2 Check your breasts regularly X-ray every two years from the age of forty to fifty, and then annually thereafter.

3 Choose a center there by physicians specializing in the follow-up treatment with the same doctors they can review the files and compared to a year, so rays can detect any change easily.

Tips

1 eat less fat.

2 to avoid obesity.

3 foods to eat a lot of fiber.

4 a lot of eating fruits and vegetables.

5 consult a doctor when you see any symptoms of sickness breast.

6 of the periodic inspection.



Walking reduces the risk of breast cancer

A study Scientific American, the practice of actively walking for an hour or two hours per week reduces the risk of breast cancer by 20 per cent for women and even if their use of certain hormones to treat symptoms of menopause. It is based on research results of the study dealt with analysis of data for more than 74 thousand women between the ages of 50 to 79 years. The study found that women who engage in exercise, limited to a period of time ranging from an hour and a quarter to two and a half per week ratio decreased breast cancer by 18 per cent compared to women inactive. The results of the study suggest that exercise may reduce the impact of the use of hormone that can trigger breast cancer, but does not eliminate those effects at all, and according to Dr. 'Mac as Tiznn' principal investigator at the Fred Hutchinson for Research Breast Cancer in Seattle. The study also demonstrated that the initiation of a simple exercise at a later age for women is happening the same positive effects compared with those who engage in sports in the early stages of their lives.



Surgical treatment of malignant breast tumors

C 3: different treatment of breast cancer according to the stage or the degree to which a patient is diagnosed:

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Tips to avoid coughs and colds


Everyone still seems to be coming down with a cough, cold or even the flu. But you can avoid the snuffles, by putting our Top 10 tips into action
1.Think green.

Dark green leafy vegetables, like kale, greens and spinach, Vitamin C and E all help your body fight infections and boost your immune system.
- Find lots of tasty recipes with spinach and kale
2. Don't be a sinner.

Smoking and drinking may be enjoyable for many of us, but they won't help you fight off an infection. Smoking means you're more likely to get a sore throat, while wine and beer will attack your liver and it will take longer for any germs to leave the body.
- Find tips on how to stop smoking
3. Chill out.

Stress is a huge factor in staying healthy, so if you can cut out the things that get you all knotted up, then you're less likely to catch a cold.
- More information on stress and how to beat it
4. Go for a curry.

Turmeric and ginger are both common ingredients in curries and research has shown that they can help to boost your immune system and protect against infections.
- Try one of our great curry recipes
5. Make a fruit cocktail.

If eating lots of fruit sounds like hard work, why not rustle up a fruit juice. Oranges, limes, strawberries, blackberries and apples are all packed with immune-boosting nutrients and can really help fight off sniffles.

6. Have a wash.

We're not saying you smell! Washing your hands is one of the best and easiest ways of stopping viruses getting to you.
- Get expert advice about hand washing
7. Get up and out.

We're not suggesting that you start training for the London Marathon, but getting regular exercise, even if it's a 20-minute walk to the shops, will help. Working your body increases its natural defences and reduces the chances of getting ill.
- More easy exercise tips on goodtoknow.co.uk
8. Think like the French.

Garlic can be a real turn-off to some people, but it is one of the most powerful anti-bacterial and anti-viral nutrients around. If you find the taste too strong, you can always take it in tablet form.
- More recipes and tips for garlic
9. Get some sleep.

While you're under the duvet and your brain is having a rest, your body is using the time to recharge and fight off any infections.
- More information on insomnia and tips for a good night's sleep
10. Watch a funny movie.

It has been proved that laughter raises the levels of immune-boosting hormones in the blood, that help to fight infections. Laughter really is the best medicine.
- Talk about what makes you laugh with others

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Discoloration of the teeth


Accumulation of bacterial plaque counties contain the bacteria, especially Lactobacillus and Streptococcus Mutans and limestone deposits (calculus) on the tooth surface as the lack of clean teeth properly, adequate and predictable can lead to the formation of bacterial plaque and tartar time occurs for this plaque and then stained to the color turns to dark brown or . This bacterial plaque can also be removed through the practice of oral health and home on a regular basis, which include brushing teeth and cleaning the spaces between the Sunni through the use of thread in addition to periodic cleaning of the teeth at the dentist twice a year.

Domestic reasons:
The pigmentation which arises from the interior of age , and spoke these Colouration often die after the age or after handling the nerve, and there are certain ways to clean and then teeth whitening .this reason have made the dentist with the knowledge that in most cases it is the culmination or coating Age processor that would bring the League of age for the original color.

The causes of defects:
It causes that occur in the heart of the Sunni structure of the material, such as during a dental discoloration caused by tetracycline use of the drug or the result of some dental diseases such as congenital diseases are poor or ill-Ivory is the port. This is in addition to that, even for the natural color of teeth is different from person to person and there is a certain color can be considered a color ideal for all human beings, where for each person to the appropriate color which corresponds with the color of skin, for example.

Methods of Treatment:
Most of the discoloration of the teeth can be addressed in the following ways:

Brushing teeth at the doctor:
This is the basis where all roads should be cleaned at the dentist and polished and then not report whether there is a need for other therapeutic means.

Teeth whitening:
Through this method can be used chemicals with oxidizing properties as Hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide, one of the most effective and which have been studied scientifically and saturated scientific research. Where they are used multiple concentrations of which is used when a doctor in the clinic, including those used in my house, and the laser can be used with this material being bound upon to accelerate its work and the teeth whitening duration slightly shorter, but the laser will not change or improve the bleaching winning factor, as it accelerated the work of the Article bleached only.

Fillings label:
And here is the use of fillings kambozat label and similar to the natural color of the teeth on the surface of the teeth that Colouration, and can use this method does not work when the use of bleaching chemicals.

Ceramic crowns:
Used in cases of severe discoloration and in case of failure of the methods listed above, especially in case of a disease is bad in ivory or the port

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Pomegranate juice against prostate cancer


U.S. researchers reported that pomegranate juice - which was notorious as a health drink - has the effect of anti-prostate cancer, according to research conducted on laboratory mice.

The researchers said in this week's Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, said the prostate tumors in mice that were transferred to human cancer prostate tumors shrank after drinking pomegranate juice.

The researchers stressed that this drink dark red rich in antioxidants are chemicals that give fruits and vegetables their deep colors and play against the chemicals that damage cells, leading to cancer and other diseases.

A professor of dermatology at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Dr. Hasan Mukhtar - who led the research team said in a statement released on Tuesday - that's reason enough for being tested on humans this fruit to treat cancer and prevention.

However, the difference is still significant between the treatment of mice infected with human cancer and the transition to treat the same rights but other studies have shown that pomegranate juice and other foods rich in antioxidants may help fight tumors.

It is known that prostate cancer is the second biggest killer of men after lung cancer. According to the American Cancer Society is expected to kill this type of cancer, 30 thousand people this year.

The Assembly also expects that the disease is detected at 230 thousand Americans this year, most likely not to choose the control treatment but slow growth of the cancer concern.

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Risks of smoking on oral health and dental


If we reflect the relationship of the mouth, we find that smoking a cigarettes like the mouth of the chimney, which we see the roofs of houses. Imagine how to be smoked after igniting the wood, and burned with the deep dark days do not bear the heat, especially in hot winters long and may collapse.

This is the case inanimate objects, let alone under any circumstances mouth of that member and surrounded by delicate thin membrane and gums with a thin and very important functions such as eating, chewing and speaking. But beyond that important to be a source of beauty and a smile for the presence of teeth and lips.

How can we offer those tissues to the wood we burn ourselves and boast about it in order to burn the bodies and our money.

Some see smoking as pleasure in the imagination, but it is certainly harmful to the airframe. This is reached by modern science and confirmed by research in all parts of the globe. It's even become the social ill that criticizes rational people and abused so as to deprive him of the find at the ill-effects serious and sometimes fatal.

Damage of smoking on the mouth
That the harmful effects of smoking go beyond the mouth and deadly diseases include respiratory and heart and blood vessels, known to everyone. But the impact of smoking on the mouth was not raising the necessary and sufficient to highlight here that the impact of smoking on the health of the mouth and teeth with the importance of medical advice to refrain from smoking before it is too late.

What are the disadvantages of smoking on the mouth and teeth?
The mouth is the first member affected by smoking, particularly as it directly exposed to the constituent chemical cigarette of the so-called tobacco. The Tissue affected are the soft tissue and coated the tongue and roof of the mouth and floors and cheeks, gums, and lips as well as the row of pearls, which boast beauty among the people. And the consequences of smoking and disastrous and alarming and can be summarized as follows:

- Cancer of the mouth and surrounding tissue and ulcers and chronic fungal infection such as Candida.

- Chronic gum disease, which is the major cause of loss of teeth (abate the sense of taste and smell and the lack of rate of secretion of saliva) discoloration and change color of the teeth and tongue (emission of foul odors from the mouth) the lack of success rate of some treatments such as dental implants, calendar, and the possibility of complications such as inflammation of the bone When extractions.

Oral cancer
Cancer of the mouth of the most serious consequences of Smoking and usually occurs with chronic smoking-intensive and misfortune that does not appear, but the real appearance in the late stages At the outset, usually, painless and does not attract the interest of the patient's symptoms and the most important:

- The emergence of alarming cracks in the mouth, burning in some parts of the mouth

- The emergence of chronic ulcers and many at the bottom of the tongue or lining of the cheek or lips and vary in size from small to another ulcers may extend over large areas of the membrane lining the oral tissues.

- The emergence of bulges and white spots or painful tongue or lining of the cheeks, lips and usually tends to have a white color to change when some red or yellow or brown or gray depending on the food and beverage intake and the length of the ulcer. This so-called disease Iukubleika, which is usually regarded as the beginning of cancerous transformation.

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Lyme Disease Soars in Michigan as Tick Populations Grow

Cases of Lyme disease in Michigan have risen dramatically in recent years, and a new study links that trend to larger and more widespread tick populations.
Researchers collected data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on 1,057 Lyme disease cases diagnosed between 2000 and 2014, and aligned them with a new analysis of tick distribution across the state. Results showed that not only did the number of yearly infections in the state increase significantly over the 15-year period, but so did the number of counties where ticks had been seen, or found to be established.
And the number of infected people may be much higher than the records indicate, the researchers said. Because Lyme disease is frequently misdiagnosed as other illnesses, reported cases likely represent only a fraction of true Lyme disease infections 
Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, and can be transmitted to humans only through the bite of a tick carrying that bacterium. Black-legged ticks (Ixodes scapularis), also known as deer ticks, are the most common vectors for Lyme disease in the northeastern, north-central and mid-Atlantic United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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