Sleeping pills taken out of coma

23-year-old Australian, who was in the "vegetable" state after eight consecutive strokes, was able to return to life. This helped him sleeping pills.

As a rule, with the help of sleeping pills suffer from insomnia people immersed in the sweet slumber and coveted. But in the case of Australian Sam Goddard Brisbane was something quite the opposite. It is believed the doctors, it is sleeping pills   have helped to recover from the coma guy, but hope it was not at physicians.

In February 2010, Sam was playing football when he was suddenly shot through acute headache. Feelings were so frightening that Goddard asked him to call an ambulance. On the way to the hospital he lost consciousness. Doctors said the bride Sam and his family that the young man suffered a stroke just eight in a row.

After this attack the brain was irreversibly damaged guy, as did doctors. They warned the parents that their son would now be in the "vegetable" state until the end of his days. He could breathe on their own, so he did not need life support devices and expensive stay in intensive care, but the chances of the amendment had no.

However, the love of family and the bride made a miracle - Sam regained consciousness after 45 days in a coma. But because of the strokes he could neither speak nor move. Doctors were convinced now that Sam's brain-year-old child, and he does not realize it. However, the bride Sally saw on the internet about how exactly the same stroke patients was able to recover, taking sleeping pills   Ambien. Doctors do not recommend trying this therapy on Sam, since its effectiveness has not been confirmed by scientific research.

But Sally has decided to take a chance. Physicians and family, she lied, giving Sam sleeping, because without them he can not sleep. And a year after the start of treatment of this strange man spoke. He called the family and left a message on the answering machine. And doctors finally realized that their patient's brain is functioning normally, but before he had the opportunity to express themselves.

American scientists have studied the impact of Ambien on patients with similar problems.

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Meat and Nuts protect against baldness

Worried that lose hair? Try to include in your diet plenty of nuts and meat.

Alopecia   It is one of the most difficult psychological problems for men. Now, for them there is good news - scientists have found cause hair loss . This process is due to improper development of the hair-producing cells. But there is also bad news - before the advent of a truly effective treatment is 10-15 years.

So far, the deal will have those methods that are already there. Good science and proven necessary medication to combat baldness   Minoxidil is a lotion (trading maraka "Regeyn") and medicines on the basis of finasteride (Propecia, Alfinal, Penester, Proscar, Prosterid, Finasta). Unfortunately, to achieve a consistent effect you need to take them for life. But other scientists useful tips for those who would like to keep more hair:

1. Do not brush your hair too hard. You can scratch the scalp and damage hair follicles.

2. Eat cooked breakfast. Lack of protein (red meat, fish, eggs, chicken) affects the level of keratin, which affects the fortress hair.

3. Use a relaxation technique. When the body is under stress, it produces more male hormones as testosterone and affect degidrotestoron hair loss .

4. Eat nuts. Iron deficiency can also result in hair loss . In the nuts a lot of iron.

5. Do not paint your hair. Frequent hair coloring leads to their loss, in addition, colored hair thinning.

6. Stop smoking. Recent studies of the journal Archives of Dermatology suggests that smoking is not only cancer and heart disease, but also hair loss .

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Medicines from which get fat

Can medication be the cause of excess weight? Many of those who regularly receives various medicines, have no idea about such side effects as weight. So, what drugs should be afraid?

Steroids

Through this group of drugs treat allergy, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis. Some reckless citizens are also used steroids   to "pump" muscles, which is extremely harmful to health. These compounds mimic the operation of hormones in the body which regulate the metabolism and immune system, allowing to reduce inflammation in the body. Excess Steroids   reproduces the effect of the stress hormone cortisol, which distributes the fat in the abdomen, where the body can easily retrieve it if necessary. In addition, sometimes the fat is stored in the back of the neck, for unknown reasons, science. Steroids   also forced to stand in the blood of a lot of sugar, which is again transformed into fat.

because of Steroids   a person's weight may increase by 7% a year and more. What can be done? Talk to your doctor about whether it is possible to change the steroid with alternating daily. Can I change to other steroid drugs.

Medicines for diabetes

Many people with Type II diabetes taking medications sulfonylureas Which stimulates the body to produce more insulin, and reducing sugar. But sometimes these drugs cause a drop in blood sugar, it reinforces the feeling of hunger, forcing patients to eat more. On average, 12 months of using drugs sulfonylurea   weight gain is from 1 to 5-7 kg.

But there are many alternatives to these drugs, including prandial glucose regulators and metformin, which will not gain weight.

Medications for the treatment of allergies

Most of these drugs diphenhydramine comprises - an ingredient that blocks the receptors of the brain, which release histamine (a substance that activates allergic reactions, such as scabies, redness, itching, etc.). but   antihistamines   drugs also affect those receptors in the brain that control appetite, which makes us more hungry. In addition, from antihistamines we have a sleepy mood, and we will be less active. For long-term use of weight gain can be from 1%. It is recommended to consult with your doctor about the use of antihistamines   the latest generation.

Among other dangerous drugs waist note means for controlling high blood pressure (beta-blockers), antidepressants and drugs used for cancer therapy. In all cases, adjustments or changing medications should be discussed with your doctor.

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Dmitry Nagiyev was "scorched" blonde (PHOTO)

Showman once again put the experiment on their appearance. On the set of the reality show "Vacation in Mexico", he was seen with blond "hedgehog." However, the natural color of the hair has not turned out. The actor looked like a chicken.

Despite this misunderstanding (in fashion today natural shades), TV presenter satisfied with his appearance. "I love and who does not - the way changes the channel! "- Suppresses Dmitry Nagiyev all the talk about the failure of his painting "hedgehog."

For reference:
Painted curls often become unnaturally yellow or red color at the brunettes who decided on a radical change of image. The fact is that the lighter shade of hair dye shades of natural pigment. As a result, hair becomes "chick" color.
Hair turn yellow   and misuse of the paint - if you overdo the prepared mixture on the head. Therefore, dark hair better repainted in blondes only in professional salons.
Color "streetlight" can get in and out of oxygen. Shortly after staining the cuticle seeps through the air, oxidation reaction occurs, and light toning of bleached hair washed. It remains yellow pigment, which is acquired as a result of the effect of dirty hair.

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Milk found much use for women

Scientists from the US have found further evidence that regular consumption of milk has a positive effect on the body. In particular, researchers have seen the special benefits of milk for the health of women.

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Experts from Harvard University compared the diet of nearly 30 thousand. Middle-aged women, with the result that has been specifically identified the positive effects of regular consumption of milk. Doctors have established a correlation between the consumption of milk and low blood pressure.

The conclusion reached by the experts is: women who regularly drank skimmed milk, have high levels of calcium and vitamin D and lower risk for developing hypertension. Those participating in the study who drank daily for two glasses of milk, lowers your risk of heart problems by 10%, compared with those ladies who neglected milk (drinking at least once a month).

If we consider the statistics of cases of undiagnosed hypertension among women is increasing, the habit of drinking milk may be one of the most effective ways to prevent heart disease, the American therapists. Physicians believe that low milk fat helps to stabilize the pressure and provides the body with important nutrients, including vitamins A and D, protein, potassium and calcium. (READ MORE)

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The most stable myths about Botox

Botox injections are still the most popular procedures in plastic surgery clinics. But a significant number of people that is living in the power of enduring myths about this drug that have no relation to reality.

For example, the myth that using Botox injections   paralyzed muscles of the face, and it turns into a lifeless wax mask. This is possible only at extremely high doses of Botox, injected under the skin. In fact, after the usual procedure of facial muscles remain limited activity. And you will be able to express certain emotions - from anger to joy, but not too much. Botox does not deprive you the possibility to use facial expressions, it only protects against the formation of wrinkles. And if the procedure was performed correctly, the others do not notice Botox injections But they see that you began to look younger.

Another popular misconception - Botox allows you to fight against wrinkles around the eyes, which is sometimes called laughter wrinkles. Alas, this drug is not designed to remove these wrinkles, and if you want to get rid of them, then you have to resort to filler injections (eg hyaluronic acid). By the way, despite the many "skewed" stellar individuals who seem to be evidence of the unreliability of Botox, in fact it's pretty safe drug with minimal risks and side effects. Among the risks most headache and flu-like condition. Usually all this takes place in a single day.

The results after injections of Botox visible immediately, but in 3-10 days. In most people, the effect persists after injection for 3-6 months. After this period, muscle activity gradually restored to normal, so that the patient requires repeated injections. Another misconception - after the termination of the effect of Botox wrinkles appear deeper and more noticeable. Nothing like this! Your face is exactly the same as it was before the injection. (READ MORE)

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In breast milk found analgesic

Specialists of the University of San Diego (CA), The composition of this natural drink, found it a strong painkiller. It acts like a drug, however, the concentration in breast milk is low.

As it turned out, when breastfed babies body gets hydrocodone (a semi-synthetic opioid derived from natural opiates codeine and thebaine). Apart from him, the mother's milk is rich in substances similar in effect 30 grams of Vicodin (analgesic containing paracetamol and falls within the category of hard drugs).

Studies have shown Americans that for infants aged between 1 and 3 months, the share of natural narcotic drugs in the milk of their mothers comes to 1% of all the components of milk. For children 3 year of age, this concentration is higher - up to 3%.

  "On this account should not be deceived - said Gideon Koren, MD, head of the Toronto program for sick children - as in the body of the newborn parent substance Breast Milk   absorbed much more slowly. "

The discovery, made by American scientists, will allow pharmacists to create pain medication based on natural ingredients. These drugs do not cause allergies, become easier to digest and more useful for the body of young children. In the meantime, as the anesthetic propofol kids relieve pain (approved for children older than 1 month), tipentalom sodium and ketamine.

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From snoring lose weight!

The louder you snore, the better it is for your figure. So say scientists from San Francisco.

Oddly enough, but, according to US experts, snoring   - A very good habit. People who snore during sleep, burn calories faster than everyone else. This happens even when they are awake.

Snoring   It refers to a breathing disorder that occurs during sleep. Besides snoring, they include interruptions in breathing and other violations. One of the factors that provoke the emergence of such disorders is obesity. Sudden changes in weight also contribute to Snoring   and interruptions in breathing. Scientists can not yet pinpoint the mechanism of mutual influence of these factors. Perhaps the extra weight is a direct cause of the respiratory disorders   during sleep. But it may also be that respiratory disorders   It affects the metabolism, which in turn leads to the accumulation of excess kilos.

To clarify this issue, a team of researchers from the University of the State of California under the leadership of Eric Keziryana, surveyed 212 adult volunteers with symptoms respiratory disorders during sleep. The scientists studied the health of participants. Particular attention was paid to the process of sleep. A survey of experts found that participants do not suffer snoring We spend a day on average 1763 calories. Those who snored, the power consumption averaged 1999 calories.

According to the study authors, their work has helped to learn more about nature respiratory disorders   in a dream. But the relationship between the snoring   and the weight is still a mystery.

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10 non-meat protein sources

On the one hand, the proteins vital to our health and normal development of the other, - the doctors strongly advised to eat less red meat. In addition, now there is Lent. We will talk about alternative sources of protein.

British nutritionists have made a rating of 10 foods that can serve   a protein source . This is an excellent replacement of the meat, which is suitable for people fasting, as well as vegetarians. So:

1. Quinoa, quinoa or rice . Whole-grain cereal plant, is an excellent source of protein . Unlike other grains quinoa in a haul proteins   - More than 13% of the total content.

2. Avocado . Again, the exception of the species. None of the fruit is not contained at the same time as squirrel , Carbohydrates, and needed by the body fat Omega 6. 2% Avocado consists of pure protein - a little less than in milk, and moreover, there are fibers that are needed for digestion.

3. Peas.   Fresh or frozen peas replete with fiber, vitamin K, minerals and vitamin C. Approximately 5% is made up of peas squirrel .

4. Hummus.   Low in fat, high squirrel . Hummus is a great addition to your diet. Among other things, this is a very inexpensive product.

5. Miso soup. Popular dishes of Japanese cuisine, which recently began to spread, and for Russia. Comprising this soup made from soy, which contains isoflavones that reduce cholesterol, fight high blood pressure and offer us more than 12% pure   squirrel .

6. Peanut oil.   28% consists of squirrel It comprises monounsaturated fat which protects against cardiovascular diseases.

7. Coconut.   Clean water protein   and fibers. Just be careful with this fruit, because it is full of saturated fats.

8. Brown rice.   Whole grains, enriched with minerals and fiber. 2, 5% protein. Suitable as a garnish for other dishes containing protein.

9. Beetroot.   Low calorie, multiple groups of antioxidants, including betanin, which has anti-inflammatory properties. Six small beets equivalent to one chicken fillet on the level of protein.

10. Oats.   A little less than 3% protein, a large number betaglyukanov that lower total cholesterol levels, a rich source of selenium and magnesium, successfully battling with tumors.

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Alcohol saves from asthma and obesity

A few alcoholic drinks per week reduces the risk of asthma, as scientists have found. Preventive alcohol newly expanded property.

Recent studies have shown that moderate   alcohol consumption (no more than one or two glasses of wine per day) can benefit health, delay or prevent heart disease by lowering weight and to prolong life. Now it turns out that alcohol can effectively restrain asthma. That is the conclusion drawn by researchers from Hospital Bispebjerg Hospital in Denmark studied over 20,000 patients twins from 12 to 41 years.

It was found that less than 4% of those people who regularly indulge yourself small doses of alcohol, suffered from Asthma . But at high risk were those who used to abuse alcohol and beer lovers. "Exceeding the recommended dose of alcohol can cause health problems, but our study showed that between 1 and 6 doses of alcohol per week reduces the risk of developing asthma," - said study author Dr. Sophie Liberot.

Moreover, total abstinence from alcohol for 40% increased risk of developing asthma than moderate   alcohol consumption . Abstainers becoming victims of asthma more often than those who abused alcohol as a risk in their group grew by only 20%. Furthermore, the risk of asthma is also increased along with the volume of the waist, like Norwegian researchers found. They found that people with high levels of fat in the abdomen is 44% more common in asthma. And obese people are more at risk of becoming a victim of this disease associated with breathing disorders.

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Created contraceptives for the treatment of heavy menstrual period

If earlier women with heavy menstruation referred for surgery or treated with medprotsedur, modern doctors offer their patients a less radical way to solve the problem. Reduce the release tablets (combined oral contraceptives).
Recent studies involving 47 medical centers in North America and 34 centers in Europe and Australia have shown that hormone tablets greatly reduce blood loss in women. According to the results in March 2012, FDA (Office for the Control Food and Drug Administration) has officially allowed to apply for the treatment of   heavy menstruation   drugs Natazia. In Russia and Europe, this represented a contraceptive called Klayra. His pills contain estrogen, identical to natural estradiol, synthesized in the body of a woman, and progestogen, which is similar in its effect to the natural progesteronom.Soobschaetsya that the amount of hormones in the contraceptive minimized, so the drug is well tolerated, rapidly excreted and stores all kinds of exchange at baseline.

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Contraceptives cause the risk of blood clots

A new type of contraceptive drugs doubled the risk of deadly blood clots compared to older versions of the contraceptive pill. This is the conclusion, researchers from the University of Copenhagen.

Experts warn women to opt for oral contraceptives   "third generation", developed in the 1980s, that they should switch to a different type of medication. These conclusions were based on analysis of the health of millions of women living in Denmark. However, both types of drugs are still a relatively safe and may even reduce the risk of cancer.

It has long been observed that all types oral contraceptives Which take millions of Russian women to prevent pregnancy, increases the risk of developing blood clots in the deep veins of the legs, which in medicine is called   venous thromboembolism . If one of these clots get to light, the matter may end in death.

Danish researchers analyzed the records of contraceptives and thromboembolism cases from 2001 to 2009, the millions of women aged 15 to 49 years. 4246 of them suffered venous thromboembolism   the first time in this period. The risk of this complication grew three-fold among those who took the "old"   oral contraceptives Levonorgestrel, and six times among those who adhered to the new types of drugs, the most popular of which is representative of the Yasmin.

"It is difficult not to notice that the combination of oral contraceptives with desogestrelom, gestodene, or drospirenone does not increase the risk of venous thromboembolism more than pills with levonorgestrel - commented results of the study Dr. Philip Hannaford of the University of Aberdeen. - Many physicians prefer to minimize risk and prescribe pills older generation. But it is very important after all not to exaggerate the danger - the risk is relatively small. "

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Where to go for shopping and entertainment

Trading networks tend to attract new customers by all means available to them, especially in the "off-season" between Sale: in the early fall and early spring. If you currently have little chance of buyers' otovaritsya "discounts (if, of course, we are not talking about the stock stores, which I will discuss in a future post), it is a great chance to have fun and get the intellectual pleasure they have.

For example, one of the reasons for a fun time for shopping - September 1, the Knowledge Day and the first day of classes in schools and universities. CUM satisfied about this very large event, from 29 to 31 August all buyers temporary "school" in the atrium of the department store offers gifts and surprises, as well as refreshments. Tomorrow, August 30, before the young buyer was their favorite writers from three o'clock in the afternoon with the readers found Katerina Matyushkina and 17.30 it takes place the famous science fiction, the author of "Night Watch" Sergei Lukyanenko.

September 4, the day of the city, a nice bonus entertainment shopping is already waiting for adult customers. In Gorky Park, where a recent reorganization of the project must take place Amusement intelligent entertainment will take place Le Picnic - Open-Air for shopaholics. Venue - the central alley of the park, which, incidentally, recently has free WiFi-access. In the trays of young designers and craftsmen will sell designer clothing, shoes, accessories, natural cosmetics, home furnishings, children's goods, books, records, games, etc. in the same way. Many hendmeyda original and different gizmos that are not sold in Moscow shops.

Finally, September 6 routine Vogue magazine tradition, all the fans of the famous brands can participate in shopping-night Fashion Night Out: fashion shops in TSUM, Stoleshnikov, Kuznetsky Most work late, buyers are waiting for discounts and the opportunity to buy an original bag for purchases design headliner holiday, the Russian supermodel Natasha Poly, with her image. Proceeds from the sale will go to the charity fund "Who, if not I?". Multiple copies will be personally signed model and become a real rarity.

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New cure for breast cancer

In the US, through the stage of clinical trials of a new drug takes on breast cancer, have already shown amazing results. It reduces the size of tumors at a stage when other medications can no longer help. At the heart of the new facility is already well-established Herceptin, which is now used in combination with a specific type of chemotherapy.

12% of patients who have passed through this treatment, the development of Breast Cancer   stopped. These results were so surprising that the therapy was tested on women only in the final stages breast cancer Which I have passed through all the known methods of treatment, including mastectomy But could not get rid of the tumor.

US charities involved using patients breast cancer , Called the clinical results stunning. It calls for an immediate start wider testing on more patients.

In recent years Herceptin   It is considered a "miracle drug" against Breast Cancer , Although in severe cases it does not help even. American scientists connected with the drug Chemotherapy First known as DM1 (prevents cell division, cancer spreads). The resulting combination - the last hope for the now hopeless patients.

110 patients have passed through the study, seven types previously undergone treatment breast tumor . None of them helped. Only then they were given a combination of "two in one" - Herceptin   plus DM1. The new medicine has been called TDM1 .

According to experts before the widespread use of this tool may take from three to five years.

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Hormones obesity hidden in shampoo ...

It is possible that the culprit of excess volume in your waist is ... your favorite shampoo. Scientists say that in many beauty and health facilities are hidden "chemical calories."

Any doctor will tell you that the basis for the fight against   overweight   a healthy diet and regular exercise. However, new research scientists from the Medical Center "Mount Sinai" in New York suggest that the growing epidemic of obesity, there are other, less obvious risk factors.

Scientists believe that phthalates Which are the ingredients in about 70% of shampoos, cosmetics, and soaps, may be "endocrine disrupters". These chemicals should be avoided where possible.

This study was a further confirmation of the view that some chemicals can cause damage to the natural systems in the body that control weight. Phthalates   in the body repeat the effect of hormones, adversely affecting their producing glands.

Scientists from "Mount Sinai," especially warn about a substance called Bisphenol-A, which is used in a variety of plastic products, including food containers. This substance is also a danger to the endocrine system, and directly affects the change in weight.

Now, scientists need to understand how phthalates affect the development and growth of the human body, which will allow to understand how we can avoid them. Even if these materials do not represent a very great problem in connection with overweight They still have to be isolated and excluded.

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Russia is struggling with asthma

Russia has launched a social program to combat asthma. It is timed to the World Day of asthma.

The social program " Coloring life brighter "   It will carry out measures to combat asthma. Oganizatory project are Russian Respiratory Society. They made a statement on the upcoming activities of the program. It is planned that in 2010 will be carried out educational activities on the diagnosis and treatment asthma   They are intended for doctors in Moscow and regions .  Patients will be able to go through tutorials physical and psychological recovery .  They also have free use special simulators for training in lung function .  Particular attention is paid to children .  Children's hospitals will be equipped with new game rooms .  Their goal - not only to the development of creative abilities, but also physical fitness of children .  Chief physician of Russia, Academician Alexander Chuchalin said that the increase in the number of respiratory diseases is one of the reasons for the low birth rate and high mortality in Russia .  According to him, the reason for this - in a bad diagnosis .  Often the diagnosis is made too late .  Modern treatment programs do not allow you to slow down the progression of the disease .  Asthma is often treated as a simple bronchitis .  Russia is in second place in the world in terms of deaths in patients with this disease .

Organizers of the program " Coloring life brighter "I hope that with the help of measures can reduce the incidence.

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Carrot soup

A low calorie, easy to prepare.

Ingredients:

- Carrots - 400g

- Parsley (root) - 100g

- Potatoes - 150g

- Onion - 150g

- Apricots - 50g

- Butter - 3 tablespoons

- Curry powder - 1 tsp

- Turmeric - 1 tsp

- Vegetable soup - 750 ml

- Cream - 200g

- Salt and pepper - to taste

- Sugar - to taste

- Cranberries - 50g

- Green onion (rings) - 1 tbsp

Preparation:

Carrots, parsley, potatoes, onions and diced apricots. Saute onion in 2 Tbsp. spoons of oil. Stir with curry, turmeric and a little to brown. Add the vegetables, dried apricots and put out. Pour the broth. Cook for 20 minutes. Cranberries put out 1 stol.lozhke oil. Make a puree of the soup. Mix 150 grams of sour cream and warm. Season with salt, pepper and sugar and pour plates. Serve with cranberry remaining sour cream and onion rings.

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Choose the best breakfast

The best breakfast, which gives vivacity and energy - a hot porridge or muesli with dried fruit and nuts. But it turns out, even a healthy breakfast option contains a lot of "gotchas."

Physicians are advised to carefully consider the choice of cereal and other breakfast cereal . On what to look for when buying?

Check the sugar content. Most of the species breakfast cereal It contains large amounts of sugar - 25 percent in the total number.

Try to choose a variety with its limited content. It is best to go to the unsweetened variety. Make a delicious fresh fruit can help.

Artificial colorings, and salt.   Avoid breakfast cereal , Which include fragrances, dyes, large amounts of salt.

Many ingredients. Grades and cereals muesli Containing multiple types of grains is more useful.

The high fiber content and low fat content   - optimal variant.

Nutritionists also offer a "useful" a list of cereals and cereal.

- It's best on the body affects natural porridge. It is full of fiber and nutrients. The porridge can add dried or fresh berries and fruits.

- Corn flakes are rich in carbohydrates, iron and vitamin C. They are especially useful for students and seniors.

- Porridge is great as breakfast for people with high cholesterol levels and diabetes.

- Muesli   charge the body with energy and give vitality.

The choice is yours!

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Apples and Grapes protect against diabetes

Apples can reduce the risk of diabetes, researchers have found out how the hospital Brigham Women's Hospital in Boston. It is enough to eat this fruit, 2 times a week, the risk of developing type 2 diabetes be reduced by 23%.

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Apples and even whole fruits, including blueberries and grapes, "significant impact" on reducing the risk of Type 2 diabetes As American scientists. But the use of fruit juice in a large amount, on the contrary, increases the risk of the disease. This is the first of its kind study, which traces the impact of different types of fruit on the risk of diabetes.

The researchers analyzed information on the health of more than 187 thousand people gather in the period from 1984 to 2008. More than 12 thousand become victims during this time Type 2 diabetes . Researchers interested in the total consumption of all fruits, and some individual species. Among the fruits are apples, grapes, peaches, apricots, prunes, bananas, melons, pears, oranges, grapefruit, strawberries and blueberries.

Also, the researchers were interested in the impact of fruit juice and its consumption. It turned out that it is enough only 2 servings per week of certain fruit (especially apples, blueberries and grapes) that the risk of developing type 2 diabetes decreased by 23%. But people who drink every day one or more servings of fruit juices from the same time the risk of diabetes increased by 21%.

This is due to the high glycemic index of juice, that is, its ability to pass quickly through the digestive system. Fiber containing fruit make it more slowly, which is useful in the prevention of type 2 diabetes. (READ MORE)

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Hungry Diet: minus 5 kg for 4 days

This is one of the most extreme diets, which limits human nutrition to 220 calories a day, forcing both to increase physical exercise. American journalist tried this diet, which She helped him lose weight quickly, but led to an unexpected side-effects, such as blood in urine.

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Journalist publication The Daily Beast Gregory learned about Ferenshteyn radical new method of non-surgical treatment of obesity, which is more similar to torture. From people with huge amounts of excess weight, who are accustomed to consume several thousand calories a day, require a lower amount eaten foods to 360 calories a day, while walking 8 hours daily. This is a real fast diet .

Gregory was not obese, so its volume supply during a four-day experiment was reduced to 220 calories. He decided to check the effectiveness of the procedure which was published Spanish scientists who treated 15 victims of obesity. On average, they lost weight per day to as much as 4 to 5 kg, and about the same amount of weight lost journalist.

He lost up to 1, 3% of fat in the body, while active process continued after the return to the traditional diet, when his usual diet Gregory has lost 0, 5% of the waist in two days. But reinforced physical activity at a very meager diet all the time causes severe hunger pangs. And this has led to quite an unusual side effects - blood in urine, as well as blistering of the skin.

" Fast diet   this is a very controversial tactics - says Gregory. - Yes, it has the effect, and it probably should be applied to assistance to victims of morbid obesity. But my experiment showed that such diet should be tried only under medical supervision. Besides, in my urine there was blood that can not be called a trifle. Of course, this happens at the marathon, I was exhausted, no less, but I was still scared crazy. "(Read More)

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Sports Heels: brilliant or crazy?

Sports Heels gaining huge popularity in the United States. Fans of this strange technique assure that the heels provide additional load, tightening the buttocks and improving tone thighs.

Sports Heels

At first glance, it is It looks strange and even dangerous. Some women barely keep stability, even with a simple walk on his heels, to say nothing about perform intensive physical exertion   in this shoe. In addition, experts It said more than once that the heels are harmful to health, causing the formation of painful bursitis and otherwise injuring their feet.

Sports Heels

More surprising to monitor the growing popularity of sport Heels Which occurs in the United States. Women like this are not engaged in wrestling sports shoes, jumping and even squats. One of the first such studio recently opened in Great Britain. Personal trainer Nicky Manash is a devoted fan sport Heels . She assures me that the shoes help to tighten the buttocks and narrow thigh.

Sports Heels

"I fell in love with this technique from the first class, - says Nikki. - The best and most effective physical exercise   They performed it on his heels, because you are making movement the lower part of the body more efficiently, capturing the small muscles. And after these lessons, you have the sensation of muscle tension in those places, that would not be used when you are wearing sports shoes. Especially in the field the muscles of the buttocks, calves, inner and outer thighs. "

"Sports in shoes with heels - it's complete madness and folly, - says physiotherapist Tim Allardyce. - You increase the pressure on the feet, because the feet are in an unnatural position. Much of the pressure falls on the thumb, and it can lead to bursitis. Also, these exercises are fraught with injuries of ligaments, chronic back pain, inflammatory processes. Do you want to train specific muscles of the body? Go to the instructor in the gym, and he will explain you what exercises and what the gym to do it! "(READ CONT)

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Jogging at bedtime to relieve stress

Canadian researchers Queen's University found that regular physical activity helps people worry less. And it's not only about the excitement about the waist circumference.

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Regular exercise helps people less likely to face anxiety states   due to a variety of stressful events in their life. Canadian Scientists tracked the correlation between the sense of threat and exercise. It turned out that sport makes a person much quieter practically any external stimuli, ranging from trouble at work and finishing problems in his personal life.

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Attraction as 66 volunteer students were asked to either sit still or walk on foot, or engaged on a treadmill. Then everyone looked at the outlines the human figure on the screen, and looking at her it was impossible to accurately determine the viewer approaches it or removed from it. Generally, most of those students who were walking or running on foot, suggested that figure is removed from them, then there is less of a threat. And many of the those who sat quietly decided that the figure moving toward him.

These studies show what physical exercise   remove anxiety   human helping him to see the world and different emerging situations more positively. By According to the authors of the experiment, sport not only helps a person to feel better, and it increases self-esteem, but potentially provides a protective and the impact on the psyche, switching attention to the analysis of frightening or disturbing events on something more positive.

Previously, scientists have found that suffering from anxiety people perceive the risk of more severe and the world around them seems to them more threatening than those who have less alarms. (READ MORE)

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The trend shoes of the season: Ballerinas

If I do something like have multiple and often indistinguishable brands it - original thinking, funny marketing and advertising moves, funny and extravagant jokes. It's the only real way to attract the attention of buyers in a sea of ​​mass-market.

For example, this year in Paris, I accidentally learned that my long time favorite shoe brand from Majorca Jaime Mascaro brand has a child Pretty Balerinas Which, as the name suggests, deals with almost exclusively actual production is not the first season of "balerinok" - comfortable as slippers, shoes without a heel, which we call " ballet flats ".

So these Pretty Balerinas   recently released a funny commercials - a pair of silver slippers sealed in a package with a red cross and the inscription: "Help. To be opened only if high heels are killing you!"

Not necessarily, however, to wait for the death of the tall stud before to try the most trend shoes season. Not necessarily, again, only to limit your selection Pretty Balerinas   (although the choice at them is very wide - there is even a relevance to Halloween ballet shoes a grinning pumpkin and witch hat). Recently, the trend line ballet shoes My Ferragamo shoe released respectable Italian fashion house Salvatore Ferragamo . Ballerinas with a massive gold cross logo buckle instead regularly every season produces Tory Burch - and it always has, and plastic all-weather option.

Ballet shoes from Marc by Marc Jacobs   enjoyed continued popularity now that the season for a funny face his signature cartoon character who flaunts on shoes.

The French brand Repetto   He claims that his most Ballerina balerinistye as done almost in the same studio as the pointe shoes for ballet Grand Opera.

In general, there are plenty to choose from - try on and choose.

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Christmas tree haute couture

Christmas trees - a special theme. Especially in a market economy when it becomes an instrument of promotion and marketing of struggle in capitalist competition.

For example, some time ago in the New Year GUM decorated Christmas tree Mounted on top of the fountain, and crystal cases funded by the company Swarovski. Artificial tree podpotolochnye height was entirely hung with glittering (and very expensive) toys of cut crystal of different colors. All media excitedly wrote that the project worth almost a million (forgot the currency, and it does not matter). And this year in GUM decided to do a more socially useful, and instead of a Christmas tree hoisted on top of the fountain hill skiing on the buttocks and around - stalls with ice cream and soda.

But without Christmas tree It is clear on holiday to visit, and the first line of the department store were placed green beauties decorated than some, depending on what kind of boutique funded herringbone. Dear watch house hung on a tree, electronic photo frame, showing all hours of the brand. Boutique Etro, famous for its prints on the natural silk, decorated with curly plant entrusted to him the nodes of the neck scarves (turned out not less than Swarovski). Perfume shop instead of glass bottles, glass balls chosen and branded grocery ordered shaped gingerbread cookies with colored glaze. On the women fashion boutique tree toys replace curly tufts of white fur Lama: Believe me, it turned out fine.

Something similar from year to year, and practicing the glorified house Cartier: his trademark, morocco jewelry box patented form every year in late December turns into a flashlight. Fir garland with luminous "boxes" framed window shopping.

French house Baccarat Crystal makes the colored crystal cast toys, some of which can be worn around the neck on a silk cord as a necklace: the price is comparable to silver, at least.

One more, shall we say, controversial version of the Christmas decorations I have observed once in an antique shop in Europe hung on the Christmas tree painted red plaster bust of Lenin copies, which in days of yore was in almost every Soviet home. Europeans funny, but we really do not really - but extravagant, agree.

But this year I decided to dress up a little and the budget, but creative Christmas tree. The candlesticks turned beautiful blue bottle of beer "Stella Artois": take the bottle, it is stuck white unremarkable candle from the supermarket (such selling large packs marked "Household"), and around the neck of the bottle is tied bow out of the ordinary white tape . Six candlesticks - is an ensemble.

Stars for I cut the strings of colored glossy ads in magazines already unnecessary, and instead of balls hung on the Christmas tree champagne corks. To do this, or to drink a lot (which is undesirable), or ask friends not to throw out the plug, then paint them gold acrylic, pierce the thick needle with fishing line through from top to bottom, bottom to tie the knot at the top to make a loop and tie a gold ribbon from the ribbon with a candy box ( Ribbon is also desirable to collect the full year). That does not sound too impressive, but believe me - if these gold caps typed on the full tree, it will look fine.

Happy New Year!

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Must-have bags Fall-Winter 2010

I would like to tell you about must-have bags this winter. Designers play in deliberate simplicity and the "childishness".

Serious brand Marni released a series of clear plastic bags resembling shopping bags with prints imitating baby daubed pictures in the spirit of "stick-stick-ogurechik."

Marc Jacobs   in their youth line Marc by Marc Jacobs suggested a serious business woman of the carry their laptops in frivolous bag-folder flowered with handles fastened as a scarf, frivolous knots.

Famous British designer accessories Anya Hindmarch Along with respectable bags of leather, offered a bag-tote canvas print depicting the "emergency kit" of lipstick, lacy panties and a very similar things a woman needs.

The flagship of the collection Dior   - Libertine - shaggy fur muff Lama with a leather handle and a beige bag bag from Valentino is covered with a variety of flowers from the skin, like a cut child.

Finally, the apogee was the novelty of the D & G.   This it-bag called Lily Twist, sewed their skin, pony skin or shaggy fox fur and decorated with quite childish charms in the form of stars and men.

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Top 5 choices of fashionable manicure - 2014 (PHOTO)

This spring and summer clothing are relevant juicy, saturated colors. Under a manicure and should be - bright, elegant and memorable.

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Red "classic"

This season, the fashion manicure complex that it is practically impossible to perform at home. In order not to go to the salon, but at the same time be a trend, cover the nail varnish red.

"It's sexy, impressive and elegant", - said the writer and business woman Lena Lenina, which owns a network of nail salons.

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Stockings with pheromones battling men on the spot

The British company has released Ballerina Stockings Hush Hush, specially impregnated female pheromones. A synthetic version of the natural biologically active Substances used for attracting and seducing men.

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The representative of the manufacturer He considers that Hush Hushposylaet male subconscious signals, thereby significantly increasing the chances woman to attract the attention of the opposite sex. A pair of stockings in combination with classic dress, fitted with a thrilling neck and pleasant perfume can be a powerful weapon, make women irresistible.

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It is believed that female pheromones there are men like strong aphrodisiac, and even if a lady is not is consistent with the model proportions, it will make a man pheromones fall in love with her without memory. However, these substances are usually identified with then through sweat glands, therefore they are not always odor may be pleasant and desired. But Hush Hushispolzuetsya synthetically "refined" version of pheromones and their effects in this regard should be more powerful and the point.

Note that not only men react to pheromones. A recent study showed that women more They dragged the men during a visit, if there had been stashed reeking then the male clothes. In the West, stockings for some time in general have become a symbol seduction after the release of the movie "The Graduate" with Dustin Hoffman, the main character is Mrs. Robinson, played by actress Anne Bancroft seduced the young hero, slowly taking off his feet stockings. (READ MORE)

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Singer Nyusha boasted natural beauty

Popular singer shared with subscribers of his microblog pictures in which she is depicted with almost no makeup. The actress only slightly touched the lashes mascara and lined face tone.

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Without makeup Niusha   She looks much younger than his age. 23-year-old pop singer, which we used to see with bright makeup and daring sexy outfit, appeared the picture is quite unlike his stage persona. The "dear child", as dubbed Niusha in this photo, there is nothing on the vamp.

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Makeup smoky eyes and brown rouge singer transform beyond recognition. Bright decorative cosmetics emphasizes natural artist, but at the same time makes it older. But, as it turns out, sometimes Niusha still gives the skin a rest.

Top Photos performer without "War Paint" clearly shows that the frantic pace of life had no effect on her appearance - on the face of the actress there is not only no hint of wrinkles and bruises under his eyes. This suggests that Niusha time not only to work but also to take care of themselves. (READ MORE)

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Men's unshaven good is not for everyone

Following the fashion of mustaches and beards that spanned strong half of humanity in the past two or three years, does not increase male sexual attractiveness in the eyes of women. Researchers found that women are attracted to men unshaven, but only if unshaven It is not part of the trend.

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Australian researchers interviewed 1,453 bisexual and heterosexual women to find out whether they like men with unshaven on the face. It was found that the stronger sex, who want to enhance their chances of success in the eyes of women, it is now walking perfectly shaved. But when the stubble out of fashion, then you need to grow a beard and mustache.

Women are attracted to unshaven   men only if the presence of facial hair is not by following to some trend. So among the many clean-shaven man woman fixed his eyes on who shaved because he singled out from the crowd. But if everything around man walking with a beard and mustache, then the woman will look smooth owners face, because now they stand out from the crowd.

Poll 213 heterosexual men showed the same results. They called those attractive male faces that stand out from the general background. So what exactly is necessary to modern men nowadays carefully shave if they want to be considered attractive, but only as long as unshaven goes out of fashion. However, to grow a full beard not necessary in any case, as in all embodiments, these men are recognized Least attractive. (READ MORE)

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Maternal mortality in the US is growing

The organization "Amnesty International" has raised the issue of the high level of maternal mortality in the United States. Representatives of organizations are considering this issue as an example of the flagrant violation of women's rights.

The report of the organization says that the probability death women during childbirth   US five times higher than in Greece, four times higher than in Germany, and three times higher than in Spain.

Every day in the US die an average of two women because of birth complications. Statistical data: in 1987 per 100 000 births, on average, 6, 6 deaths. In 2006, the number of deaths has doubled and amounted to 13, 3 per 100 000 births.

" Amnesty International "Confident that in reality these figures are much higher. According to the organization, half of the cases could have been avoided death. These deaths were the result of systematic errors in the delivery of care and negligence of medical staff. These reports indicate that African-American women die in childbirth   four times more white women.

The report lists in detail the factors that ultimately lead to a tragic outcome. Monitoring the health of women is still not up to par. This is especially true of women from families with low social status. In addition, in some cases of obstetric intervention (caesarean section), the risk was justified and led to maternal deaths .

The organization prepared a report for the data transmission to the White House and the Ministry of Health. They believe that the authorities should pay more attention to this problem and take the necessary steps to remedy the situation.

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Liposuction after pregnancy and childbirth: Risk Factors

An increasing number of young mothers go to a beauty clinic to go through liposuction and get rid of dialed during pregnancy excess weight. But there are certain factors that they should take into account before the operation.

Experts advise not to rush to the plastic surgeon for liposuction   at once After Pregnancy . Firstly, the body needs a break from shock within a few months. Second, before you go on the operating table can and should try to solve their problems on their own. We are talking about well-chosen diet and loads of sports.

This is especially true for women who are very strongly recovered during pregnancy. After all   Liposuction   does not help get rid of large amounts of excess fat, this operation is designed to pump small volumes of fat. As soon as the young mother reaches a comfortable weight for themselves (not necessarily the same one that was before pregnancy), it may consider liposuction as a method to achieve the desired body contour.

Key factor liposuction after pregnancy   - Choosing the right time. As mentioned above, need months after birth in order to recuperate. If the child was born by Caesarean section in, that this period should be further extended.

It is important to take into account the recovery time after liposuction. Although the technique of the operation today is much advanced, and rehabilitation is now less need for the duration of the term, he still is. And this time need someone who can take care of the child. Finally, remember that with the help of liposuction you do not restore the body to its previous form, as this procedure is the amount of free reserves (sagging) skin. And it will help to pull unless abdominoplasty - a completely different operation.

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Young mothers do not feel real

Half of the mothers can not establish an emotional bond with a newborn baby, and the majority does not feel "real moms." Such alarming conclusion reached by sociologists from the UK, a survey of more than 2 000 women have recently become mothers.

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For any woman who gave birth to a child, there is nothing more valuable and wonderful than the first opportunity to take the baby in her arms and hugged her. And yet, a myriad young mothers   can not establish close emotional ties with their children. Participants in the survey often complained sociologists that do not feel "real mother" after childbirth . As they are depicted in beautiful movies or magazines.

About a third of women with young children are horrified by the fact that now they have to be responsible for another life. However, 54% are able to put on a face mask - they said that successfully pretend pretending in front of family and friends, loving and caring mothers. And every third Young mom   She feels ashamed because he can not cope with the demands that are put forward in front of her motherhood.

"Young mothers do not have the power to force yourself to conform to any particular canons and models after childbirth - Says psychologist Alison Knights, which for many years helping people just become parents. - It's a learning process, we can not just be perfect. Child needs to be loved, it does not require anything more. For example, if the baby is crying, he did not express dissatisfaction with his mother. It is a way of communication. The child is saying to you: "I'm not very good, and I want you to be calmed me." (READ MORE)

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Jennifer Garner is in no hurry to lose weight after the third childbirth (PHOTO)

Actress Jennifer Garner is in no hurry to get back to its former proportions of the body after the birth of her third child. It thus provides a good example of the millions of young mothers.

Lately it has become fashionable to discuss the stars who just a few weeks after birth has managed to get into the old jeans, or even go to the beach in a bikini, to take part in a photo shoot. Although the journalists unanimously admired the ability of girls to this transformation, a number of experts called this fashion "toxic". They stressed that the process of correction of post-natal figure harmful to force, and a young mother to be back in shape without haste.

This is what makes the actress wife of Ben Affleck Jennifer Garner That at the end of winter still I gave her husband a long-awaited son after two daughters in a row. 39-year-old Jen, as seen in recent photographs, prefers to spend time communicating with their children, rather than the hours-long sessions in the gym to sweat and grueling diet.

In recent images show how Jennifer Garner   He leads his six-year daughter Violet to school dances. The actress did not choose that day shoes with 10 cm heel, which is so fond of flaunting his sons Victoria Beckham. Garner gave the choice is much more practical flat shoes and comfortable clothes, which shows that postpartum figure Jen has not yet undergone significant changes.

Recall that Garner gave birth to her son Samuel on February 27. Jennifer and her husband, Ben already has daughters Violet and Seraphina, in January, which knocked three years.

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Sensation: the tablet will turn bad fat into muscle

Scientists at Columbia University have taken another step in the fight against the global epidemic of obesity. They came up as available in the body to turn fat into muscle.

This discovery could be a milestone in the prevention of the epidemic obesity   and associated type 2 diabetes. The costs of developed countries to combat these diseases tens of billions of dollars, and they are constantly growing, being a burden to taxpayers. But to give up fatty foods, and force yourself to do sports people are still unwilling.

In humans, there are two types of fat - the "bad" (white) and "good" (brown). In the "bad" fat is stored energy, it grows because of sedentary lifestyles. A "good" fat is converted to muscle and burns quickly. American researchers have found the same switch, which will turn white fat into brown, which will accelerate the process of metabolism in the body and lead to weight loss.

Fat can be brown with medication from the group tiazolidionov (TZD), activating cells called PPAR-gamma, increases sensitivity to insulin. However, medicine has refrained from this method, since it promises a lot of serious side effects such as liver toxic poisoning, loss of bone mass and, as paradoxical as it may sound, weight gain.

But researchers from Columbia University in mice were able to make white fat brown, increasing the activity of an enzyme called sirtuins. They created a mutated version of the PPAR-gamma, imitating the sirtuins, that is, turning white fat into brown. The study is published in the journal Cell. They open up the possibility of creating new ways to combat the epidemic   obesity , Because of which in the Russian die prematurely tens of thousands of people.

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Operations under general anesthesia beat on the brain

Whenever possible, you should avoid carrying out operations under general anesthesia, because they are very bad for the memory. The researchers found that 75% of elderly patients memory lapses developed it after a similar anesthesia.

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Engineering General anesthesia   over the past decade has come a long way, and today is one of the safest in the surgery. For example, in 1940 in the United Kingdom for every one million patients who underwent general anesthesia through, it recorded 640 deaths related to anesthesia. In 2011, this figure fell to 90%, according to The Lancet.

But if physical health general anesthesia   threatened not so much as it was in ancient times, it is for the brain and mental activity of man, this kind of anesthesia is still extremely dangerous. A significant number of patients develop symptoms of postoperative cognitive decline. These people suffer from memory loss and behavioral changes. Their mind is not as sharp as it was before the operation.

Sometimes these symptoms are seen for weeks, sometimes months. Some experts believe that they generally are lifelong. A scientific study published in the journal PLOS One, showed that 76% of patients aged 60 through 12 months after general anesthesia still showed signs of mild cognitive impairment of mental activity.

Some scientists believe that general anesthesia has a negative impact on the human immune system, since, in spite of the effect of anesthesia nerves still "do not sleep" and feel the pain. The body produces stress hormones, which beat on immunity. Therefore, cancer patients that have passed through such anesthesia, tumors in some cases begin to actively proliferate due to the suppression of immune activities of T cells. That is why a general anesthesia should be used only in the most exceptional cases. The future of medicine for the development of benign technologies using local anesthesia. (READ MORE)

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If a man is bald ...

Subject of baldness in men is one of the most important - every second representative of the strong half of humanity suffers from the loss of vegetation on his head.

Why do men go bald

Male pattern baldness   - A theme as old as the world. Yet the question   why men go bald , There is no exact answer. There is only a theory, however, it is scientifically justified.

Let's start with the fact that hair loss is not only male, Female Pattern Baldness   also exist. More precisely, the term " Female Pattern Baldness "Trichologists have understood the process of strengthening of hair loss in the fairer sex. This phenomenon is usually associated with a particular disease, and treatable. And here male pattern baldness   often complete and irrevocable.

Why is this happening?

The main reason, as scientists believe, is heredity. Although exactly which gene is "guilty" in the appearance of early baldness, just not yet known. German scientists from the University of Bonn conducted a series of studies among families with early balding men - people had taken blood samples for a thorough examination of genes. As a result, the researchers concluded that " baldness gene "Inherited from the mother of the boys, or rather from his grandfather on the maternal side. This " baldness gene "Is transmitted from the female group X-chromosome and is associated with androgen receptors. The more of them in the scalp is more, the higher the chances that men just with his hair prematurely.

However, this is not the only theory of baldness. With regard to the same heredity, there are different versions of that gene can be transferred notorious virtually anyone in the family. Or, for example gravitational theory. According to her, the loss of hair - a consequence of the influence of gravity, exacerbate cost efolyutsii. At the time, people began to move around on two legs, and the subcutaneous fat layer of the attraction has become thinner - as a result of hair follicles were deprived of proper nutrition.

By the way, according to the gravitational theory to deal with hair loss, you need to regularly stand on his head.

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Alopecia   - A visible link between the hair bulbs and testosterone in the male body. The receptors sensitive to testosterone, the thinner and weaker hair. Over the years, more and more hair thinning, until onion is not "zaspyayut." This baldness is most often observed in the frontal and parietal regions.

Similarly occurs so-called androgenetic alopecia   - The cause of baldness more than a third of the male population of the earth.

Biochemistry of hair loss at androgenetic alopecia It is. Male hormone testosterone under the influence of the enzyme 5a - reductase is converted into the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT). In those areas of the head where the bulbs are sensitive to DHT receptors, there are changes to the follicles - from the growth phase they go into a prolonged phase of functional resting (telogen). The bulbs are no longer reproduce healthy hair.

When baldness begins

At what age does a man   Baldness begins   - A matter of genetics. If there is a likelihood of baldness, you need to constantly monitor the amount of hair loss. And not those that remain on the comb. Correct watch how much hair left on the pillow after sleeping. For a person with an average density of hair 20 fallen hairs - for many, although it all depends on how many dropped out earlier. If the difference is amplified, it is necessary to contact Trichology.

How to deal with hair loss

To avoid hair loss by a factor of heredity is almost impossible. However, slow or defer this process a man could.

Medications . Can fight hair loss By reducing the effect of testosterone on the hair follicles. To do this, you need to suppress the activity of testosterone hormones. In the West, they prescribe oral - under mandatory supervision of an endocrinologist and andrologist. In Russia, it is limited by external means estrogen that rubbed into the scalp.

Food.   If a person has a tendency to baldness, may enhance its products, increase production of the sebaceous glands - the sharp, spicy, smoked, salty, sweet. Also dangerous are the Product Sheet, rich in cholesterol - eggs, eggs, fatty meats and offal.

Shampoo.   Frequent shampoo   chlorinated water increases the risk of hair loss. It is better for this purpose use drinking or boiled water. Keep in mind, a love of bath and sauna also weakens the hair.

Caps.   The manner do winter without a hat can adversely affect the hair.

Vitamins.   To maintain healthy hair helps vitamins and minerals, which include calcium, silicon, sulfur, selenium, magnesium, vitamins A and Group B.

  Towel Margot.   In 1970 in America, he published a book "How to grow new hair," which reissued until now. The author of the method - a woman - a barber who gave him his name. The bottom line is that every day, vigorously rub the thinning areas of the scalp with a soft towel for 10 minutes. The effect becomes evident after 3-4 months.

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Soon men will live longer than women

In the foreseeable future, men will live longer than women, scientists believe. This is due to the fact that an increasing number of boys prefer a healthy lifestyle.

Our country high lifespan   men is not threatened, because 60% of them smoke (compared to 20% in women), and 40% abused alcohol. In addition, regular exercise selects only about 15% of Russian men, so that women continue to hold the advantage in 10 years. But in developed countries, the stronger sex still takes on the mind.

How to predict the British scientists who were born in 2000, the boys will live, on average, as much as and girls - 87 years. Younger boys can already count on a large lifespan Than their peers. This is due to a sharp drop in the number of smokers, reducing the number of workers in heavy industry, as well as increased levels of medicine.

Traditionally, the stronger sex was considered the underdog in question life span As an increasing number of boys died in the womb, and later in adult life. And in the days of Victorian England, the gap was not significant, but with the increase in the number of smokers, he jumped to a record six years in 1970.

Since then, the gap has been declining. Note that this is the difference in life expectancy observed in the animal world among its various representatives. It was believed that men are destined to go to the grave earlier than women due to genetic factors. However, scientists now believe that in the next 100 years, the trend will change.

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Study: Only 1 in 10 women buy shoes in size

Experts from the London College of Podiatry found that over the past 40 years, the length of the stop the British increased by at least two centimeters. At the same time standards of beauty have not changed, which is why the fair sex are faced with a dilemma: to buy beautiful shoes or practical.

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Researchers interviewed more than 2,000 respondents, found that one in five who bought the model size, suffers from the fact that the pair were too narrow, and nine out of ten women, believing that tiny foot looks sexy take on the shoes that it is too narrow .

Increasing the size of the foot scientists explain the epidemic of obesity - weight change is directly related to the size of the lower limbs that are "adjusted" by this or that weight.

A similar pattern occurs in other countries in America and Europe. According to the director Anne Fashion consulting Lebsak-Kleimans, the greatest demand among residents of the Russian capital uses shoes size 40-42. A similar situation and the residents of the United States, however, there is two-thirds of owners big feet They complain about the lack of choice.

"Currently, the maximum size of the female legs - a" Russian "44, but many brands are already thinking hard to expand the range of up to 46," - said the expert.

According to the researchers, the smallest foot in Chinese. The average shoe size for local women - 37 men - 41.

For reference:
The winner of the longest foot is now considered marrokanets Brian Takiul. With the growth of 2, 5 m it is "Russian" 58th resolution. (READ MORE)

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Svetlana Permyakova posted photos without makeup

The popular actress was not afraid to show themselves as "the devil embellishment", which caused a lot of compliments. The star of the series "Interns", has become a mother less than two years ago, it looks amazing: on the face of a celebrity, which is February 17th turned 42 years old, no wrinkles, no bruises under his eyes.

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Lack of cosmetics emphasized clear, open view Permyakova and charming dimples on her cheeks. Looking into the camera actress, as always smiled, but lately her face became more peaceful. "Motherhood is clearly went for the benefit of Svetlana" - considered Internet subscribers comedienne.

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Svetlana Permyakova   She gave birth to a daughter in July 2012. Former KVN schitsa, DJ and actress trying to hide the name of the father of the child, but it soon became clear that the girl's dad was the 21-year-old PR-director Maxim stars Scriabin.

Once the truth is opened, the star of "interns" hastened to declare that gave birth to the baby for themselves, and Scriabin performed just friendly service, but it has been almost two years, and the young man is still inseparable from the little girl and her mother.

The fact of the topic:
Making self without makeup became fashionable not only in young stars, but the ladies "older." Not long ago, a person without a gram of cosmetics showed a 41-year-old Cameron Diaz, and then the lack of signs of age-related changes boasted 45-year-old singer Valeria. (READ MORE)

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The creators of the barefoot shoe confessed to cheating

The so-called barefoot shoes became popular thanks celebrities will no longer be called healthy. Its manufacturers have agreed stop disseminate information, not confirmed by science.

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Barefoot Shoes   This minimalist running shoes with a thin soles without frame and amortization, walking or jogging in which the sensations recalls barefoot movement. Brand Vibram, a leader in production of this kind of shoe is actively promoting it on the market as Sporting goods, very good for health. Constantly argues that sports in such shoes are for a person more healthy.

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Earlier barefoot shoes   not seen such stars as Hugh Jackman, Kristen Stewart and Kate Hudson, which affected its sales. but Now it turned out that Vibram have not the slightest scientific proof of advertising statements about the benefits of shoes for their health. Companies ordered stop unfair advertising. But more than that, it is quite possible, Vibram will have to pay generous compensation to customers, which they have introduced all sorts of misleading statements like the one in the class barefoot shoe protect the runner from common injuries and sprains.

The lawsuit filed against Vibram ordinary American shopper Valerie Bezdek in March 2012. The lawsuit was filed in the state Massachusetts, where the headquarters of Vibram. In the end, the company It agreed to settle the matter with Valerie in pre-trial agreement. It is not Only a multi-million dollar compensation to the plaintiff, but the refusal to allegations that barefoot shoes healthy.

The agreement has not yet been approved by the court, but experts They predict that ordinary consumers will be able to receive from the company for $ 20- $ 50 As compensation for the purchased shoes. (READ MORE)

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Making a figure like Jennifer Aniston

You have to deal with no more than 20 minutes a day, experts say. This is the same rate of physical exertion, which is quite enough for the body.

Most people who visit gyms, believes that their occupation should last at least an hour. By this they are encouraged and experienced instructor, and numerous articles in magazines about health. But according to experts from the American College of Sports Medicine, 20 minutes a day is enough for a person to get enough sports loads Needed by the body.

True, it is a high-intensity sports loads Like jogging or bike. By the end of this 20-minute session, you have to sweat and breathing heavily from exhaustion. If we are talking about less intense exercise, then they must spend no more than 40-45 minutes per day. But do not breathe a sigh of relief when he heard the numbers. If you are not exercising at all, even 20 minutes of intensive exercise per day will be for you an ordeal.

Grow athletic exercises   gradually, this is important is the slow progress. Ideally, you should strive to be carried out in five sessions a week of intense stress for 20 minutes or three sessions in combination with a long-lasting aerobic exercise, like walking or swimming away.

In fact, many celebrities have already adhere to this regime. For example, actress Jennifer Aniston every day passes through intense cardio exercise "to sweat", which lasts exactly 22 minutes. A similar graph of stress and prefers top model Helena Christensen. "20 minutes a day is enough to make my heart to work quickly, but not enough to exhaust me," - she said recently.

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