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Technology’s Impact On Healthcare : The Good, The Bad, And The Unexpected

Health Solutions

There are two sides to every coin—but there’s also an edge between them. This is an excellent metaphor for modern technology. While advances in technology have facilitated miracles in medicine, like effectively assisted cardiology, there are also downsides; such as physiological and psychological ailments like obesity, or mental health issues likewise deriving from an imbalance in technology usage. But on an unexpected note, technology has made itself even more intrinsic to modern medicine in that computational ability is now taking on a decidedly biological turn. Ones and zeroes comprising binary code don’t provide enough cumulative data storage capability. From smartphones to laptops to GPS systems built into vehicles, there is a ubiquity of data in usage today. That data continues to grow, prompting technologists to seek more efficient means of storage. The role of big data in healthcare has been noticeable not only in storing confidential health data but also in understanding clinical context in finding better treatment options.  What have they come up with? Well, hold onto your hat; they’ve discovered how to encode DNA such that it stores information. There were a few pictures and a bit of music encoded onto a strand of DNA and read using […]

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What is Water Weight and How Do You Lose It

Weight Management
belly fat

Water is essential for our organism, as most of it is made out of water. If we could survive without food for several days in a row, without water, we won’t last for more than a day. So, we need to make sure that our body’s hydration level is adequate at all times, for the good functioning of all processes. If you are interested in changing your body shape and losing weight, most certainly you read about the importance of drinking water. However, if you suffer from water retention, losing weight can be a bit problematic. You see, water retention in the organism will not just trigger swelling, especially around the joints, but will also make you appear like not losing weight. Water is heavy and will fool the scale, so you will appear heavier than you really are due to the fact that your body retains water. What is Water Weight? The body is a very clever system, which takes every precaution method to make sure that you will be okay no matter what is happening. We all know that carbohydrates are the fuel of our organism, as it turns them into sugar, or glucose, in order to provide […]

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Why Should You Visit Osteopathy Doctors?

Healthy Living
Osteopathy Doctors

Every physician needs to rescue their patients from pain and illnesses. They have different specializations and them practices and prescribe the medications for their patients according to their knowledge. Sometimes, you cannot get relief from your long-term pain through medication and in that case, you need to consult an osteopathy doctor. Mothers can recover from post-natal constitution with this treatment and babies can also get benefits from osteopathy doctors. The article highlights the treatment process for adults provided by an osteopathy doctor. Top five reasons to visit an osteopathy doctor: Natural treatment: Osteopathy doctors do not prescribe you intensive medicines and substances. This is a natural treatment where osteopathy doctors will manipulate your joints, muscles, and bones with their hand. But this is not a massage therapy and if you are under some sort of regular medication then osteopathy treatment does not create any negative impact on your body. Osteopathy doctors believe in a philosophy that people can easily get relief from any pain through natural processes and medicines are not the only alternative for procuring the best treatment. Get relief from long-term pain: Most of the people consult their doctors to get relief from acute or chronic pain and […]

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Summer Sun Safety Month

Skin Health

We are bombarded with messages about how harmful it is to spend extended amounts of time in the sun during summer, but most people don’t take the advice to heart. This is unfortunate because melanoma rates are rising in the developed world. Many people don’t even realize that extended exposure to the sun’s rays can cause this type of deadly cancer. August is Summer Sun Safety Month, so with that in mind here are three tips for stay safe this summer.   Wear Sunglasses   The eyes are the most sensitive part of the body in terms of harmful exposure to the sun’s rays. Ultraviolet radiation from the sun can cause significant damage to the sensitive and small blood vessels in the eyes, like macular degeneration and cataracts. These conditions are usually irreversible. Even if you try to avoid exposure, if you’re outside with no sunglasses you will almost certainly get accidental exposure. Picture some friends throwing a football around on the beach. If they’re not wearing sunglasses, every time they look up to locate the ball they will be exposed to UV radiation on their iris.   Get a Mole Exam   If you have a pale complexion, it’s […]

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Foods You Thought Were Heart-Friendly But Are Not

Healthy Living

In the daily struggle of crafting meals to fit a healthy diet, choosing the right foods is probably the most challenging part. Commercially-available foods are usually labeled with the nutritional information, but not every company identifies the ingredients in an honest manner. It’s for this reason that selecting nutritious foods from your local grocery store can be difficult at times. There are also plenty of foods that have traditionally been considered good for you but actually hide dark secrets. Most people have no idea that these so-called healthy foods can give the exact opposite of the benefits they’re promoted to provide. We’re here today to take a look into some of these, to give you a better idea of what to buy when planning your meals.   Smoothies   Craving a cold and creamy smoothie on a hot day? You’d better think twice. While smoothies are comprised of healthy components like pureed fruit or vegetables blended together with crushed ice and dairy products, they usually also contain massive amounts of sugar. Watch out for prunes, raisins, and dates – they each respectively contain 66, 86, and 93 grams of sugar per cup. Mangoes are another favorite smoothie fruit that has […]

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