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Friday, January 03, 2014

Sex an Early Age Trigger Cervical Cancer

Sex an Early Age Trigger Cervical Cancer

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Cervical cancer is one type of the highest prevalence in the world. GLOBOCAN data from the WHO estimates that, in the world every minute there is a new case of cervical cancer deaths every two minutes.

Despite the high prevalence, but according to obstetricians Fitriyadi Kusuma, cervical cancer can actually be prevented by avoiding risk factors are not having sex at a young age, or under 17 years old.

"Avoid sex at a young age too, do not have multiple sexual partners, and not smoking are the things that need to be done to keep the risk of cervical cancer, " said a doctor from the Division of Gynecology and Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia.

Fitriyadi explained, having sex at a young age become a risk factor because the reproductive organs are not fully developed. That's what makes it susceptible to lesions or sores during intercourse.

When there is a lesion, he added, human papilloma virus (HPV), the cause of cervical cancer, more easily enter and infect the genital tissues that will develop into cancer later in life. In addition, HPV itself is easier character develops in young tissue.

"HPV is more like a slick and smooth tissue that is commonly held by young reproductive organs. Exactly why teenagers are having sex more vulnerable to infection with HPV," he said.

However, it does not mean that women do not have sex at a young age are not at risk of cancer services. Fitriyadi asserted, all women at risk of cervical cancer. So awareness for early detection also needs to be improved.

"Early detection is very important. Moreover, early detection method was already getting easier and cheaper, for example by visual inspection with asesat acid ( IVA )," he said. According Fitriyadi, IVA method has been able to effectively detect cervical cancer up to 70-80 percent.

Unfortunately, the public 's attention on cervical cancer remains low, including awareness of the screening.

obesity Causes Man hard to get a child

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Obesity is the thing you need to avoid if you want to conceive soon. The reason, a study found, overweight and obesity can reduce the quantity of sperm. The researchers emphasized that weight problems can affect male fertility.

Murray Koffler Urologic of urological Wellness Centre and Head of Urology at Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Keith Jarvi, say, the heavier man, the more likely they are a little sperm. " Unfortunately, not many men are aware of it, " he said.

Is Michael Eisenberg of Stanford University School of Medicine in California, whose team conducted an analysis of 468 couples in Texas and Michigan who were in the program of pregnancy. The researchers conducted several measurements of sperm in the semen of the husband. In addition, they also measured the body mass index ( BMI ) of participants.

As a result, the more obese a man, the less they spend sperm volume during ejaculation. " Every aspect of semen quality is very important. Moment of ejaculation, some compounds also issued to provide safe conditions for sperm. If the number of sperm released a little, this will certainly be an issue, " said Eisenberg.

Total sperm count sperm is released in each cc of cement. Jarvi said, the more volume of cement is issued, an average of 2-5 milliliters usually have more sperm. Meanwhile, if the cement is issued under 1.5 milliliters increased risk of infertility.

" But if the volume is too much is also not good, " he said.

In this study, men with a normal BMI sperm with an average volume of 3.3 milliliter of ejaculate. While in men with high BMI or obesity category average of 2.8 milliliters issued.

However, a study published in the journal Human Reproduction that does not state there is no difference between motility, vitality, and physical appearance of sperm among people with normal BMI with obesity.

Thursday, January 02, 2014

Routine Walking to Prevent Back Pain

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Often have back pain? Not that we have to reduce the activity and prefer sitting around. The research team from Israel actually encourages us to be more actively engaged, among others, on foot.

Researchers from Tel Aviv University in Israel said, walking is just as effective in dealing with back pain as well as muscle stretching exercise.

For the study, the researchers enrolled 52 patients suffering from chronic low back pain. The participants were divided into two groups and asked to perform two types of exercise regime.

The first group did strength training program or load, and the rest do the walking program. Prior to this study all participants had not actively exercising regularly.

Participants from both groups practicing two to three times per week. Pedestrian group initially practiced 20 minutes on the treadmill and then increased to 40 minutes. At the end of the study, namely the sixth week, all participants showed significant reduction in back pain.

Exercise routine that they do also improve walking speed and endurance muscles of the abdomen.

According to Nick Shamie, an orthopedic surgeon and spokesman for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, although walking is not targeting specific muscles as well as weight training, but the muscles still formed. That is why all the participants get almost the same results.

According Shamie, walking are examples of aerobic exercise are safe but still beneficial for blood circulation and increase endorphins."Walking is good exercise, but often underestimated," She said.

Wednesday, January 01, 2014

beauty; fat transfer method benefits

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Various methods were developed to satisfy the desire of beauty improve appearance. Among these are non - invasive method, with minimal wound healing time is faster. Latest actions of this method in planting them fat by using stem cells to overcome aging.

"Non-invasive methods is likely to be a trend in 2014. Various techniques in non- invasive method is injecting botox, filler administration, or growing fat,"said plastic surgeon, Irene Sakura Rini, at Compass Health, Saturday ( 28/12 / 2013).

With a non - invasive procedure, patients can see the effects of the technique does more quickly. Moreover, non - invasive procedure requiring less funds than usual technologies.

"Even though cheaper, consumers do not look at the price but how much the procedure beneficial. If it is cheaper and useful of course be choose., But if the cheap price with questionable quality, better not,"said Irene.

To ensure the quality of the procedure and its benefits for the patient, Irene advised to consult first with competent experts. Experts will explain how large would benefit or harm the procedure and give the best advice.

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Irene exemplifies fat planting method is relatively new in Indonesia. In practice, the growing use of fat stem cells derived from the patient's fat tissue processing. Processed fats belong to the patients themselves with liposuction procedures.

The benefits of the procedure is to limit the effects of aging on the body. Stem cells are not only used for beauty, but also the whole body is getting older patient age appropriate.

"Because they are new make sure physicians who perform the required competence, for example, plastic surgery for cosmetic procedures. Do not be fooled cheap prices and images are said to be the result of the method of stem cells,"said Irene.

Sunday, December 29, 2013

Snoring While Sleeping Triggers Disorders Heart

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Sleep until snoring for most people is not regarded as a problem. Even snoring is associated with deep sleep. In fact, snoring is accompanied by cessation of breathing for a moment could lead to serious health problems such as stroke or heart disease.

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Stop breathing during sleep or obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is caused due to the closing of the airway by the network at the top of the nose and throat. Troubling, stopped breathing can occur many times during sleep.

"Stop breathing will make the body lacks oxygen. Since no oxygen normally we would wake up suddenly. Tension blood was immediately rose. These conditions in the long term lead to interference with the heart,"said Dr. Bambang Budi Siswanto, Sp JP in a show titled Sleep Disorders Increase Your Risk of Chronic Disease in Jakarta (27/3/13). The event was held in commemoration of World Sleep Day.

The decrease in blood oxygen levels during sleep sharply it could lead to heart rhythm disturbances and hypertension or elevated blood pressure that is difficult lowered with medication.

"Many patients with hypertension are continually added to lower the dose of the medicine tensinya. Doctors sometimes forget to check whether the patient was experiencing OSA or snoring while sleeping,"said a doctor from the Hospital Cardiovascular Harapan Kita, Jakarta, this.

Chronic hypertension can also cause thickening of the heart muscle and blood coagulation."The risk of stroke is very high,"he added.

According to Dr. Rismawati Tedjasukmana, Sp S, sleep researchers, sleep apnea can strike anyone, ranging from infants to the elderly."In infants are usually caused by abnormal growth of the jaw. While enlarged tonsils in children of school age will also cause snoring,"he said on the same occasion.

In adults, certain conditions can invite sleep apnea, such as obesity."The Role of the largest in the sleep apnea is weight loss., But on the other hand, people who sleep apnea also gained weight more easily,"said Risma.

Sleep disturbance will disrupt the balance of hormones, such as hormones that regulate hunger and satiety. Impaired insulin will also trigger the disease.

"If we are snoring meaning plong not breathing. Therefore should be treated so as not to be complications of the disease,"said Bambang.

Losing weight, quitting smoking, or sleep on his side can do to reduce snoring. In more severe cases, an effective way to overcome sleep apnea is the use of specific tools to provide air pressure to your airway.

Hair Tests Reveal Risk of Heart Attack

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Hair tests can be used to analyze whether a person is taking certain chemical substances. However, the function of the hair test was expanded to determine the levels of the stress hormone, cortisol, especially in the elderly. High stress hormones in the body can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.

According to the researchers, the test has a distinctive hair than other tests. Unlike a blood test that gives information stress hormone levels at a time, the hair test can show information over the last few months.

Studies show that elderly people with higher levels of stress hormones are higher in a long time have a greater tendency to have heart disease.

Study author, Dr. Laura Menenschijin of Erasmus Medical Center in the Netherlands, said the stress hormone which increases a risk factor of cardiovascular disease. These factors as influential as high blood pressure or abdominal fat.

"Because the hair test can provide information on how the stress hormone levels change over time, then this test is a better tool for evaluating the risk of heart disease," he said.

The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism analyze hair samples along the 1.2 inch. Samples were obtained from 283 persons aged 65 to 85 years. The researchers then determined the levels of stress hormones during the last three months.

They found that people with high levels of stress hormones are more likely to have a history of coronary heart disease, stroke, peripheral artery disease, and diabetes.

"The data show a clear relationship between stress hormones and cardiovascular disease," said study chairman, Dr. Elisabeth van Rossum, of the Erasmus Medical Center.

He added that the need for additional studies to determine the rules of the stress hormone measurements as an indicator of cardiovascular disease. However, studies have not been able to demonstrate a causal relationship.
Obese Children gain High Stress Hormone

Obese Children gain High Stress Hormone

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Levels of the stress hormone cortisol in obese children is higher than peers who are not obese.

Researchers from the Erasmus MC - Sophia Children's Hospital in the Netherlands reveal the findings published in the journal Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

Even so, the current research does not explain whether obese children are more prone to stress than children of normal weight peers. This finding is also not clear whether obese children cope with stress in different ways.

The researchers measured cortisol levels in 20 obese children using their hair samples ( 15 women and five men). The same was done on 20 children with normal weight. They are between 8-12 years of age. These children do not suffer from a chronic disease, but three kids obese metabolic syndrome.

Obese children have cortisol concentrations average 25 milligrams pictogram of any head of hair. While normal children, the concentration of each pictogram kortisolnya 17 milligrams of head hair. Cortisol concentrations in the hair samples indicate exposure to cortisol during the month.

" We did not expect to find obese children, at the age of eight, has experienced increased levels of cortisol. By analyzing the head hair of children, we confirm that high cortisol levels persist over time, " said the researcher, Erica van den Akker.

According to the researchers, further research is needed to get the reasons behind the link between stress hormones and these obese children.

Indeed, not all stress is bad. According to the Mayo Clinic, acute stress can also increase alertness and increased cognitive ability. But chronic stress associated with health problems such as weight gain, heart disease, digestive disorders, depression to anxiety.

Saturday, December 28, 2013

Measure Levels of Calcium Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke

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Blood pressure and cholesterol levels are generally used as an indicator to measure the risk of heart attack and stroke. But according to a new study, measured the levels of calcium in the arteries may be a better indicator.

The study said, the traditional way of measuring the blood pressure and cholesterol can give erroneous results that often patients get unnecessary prescriptions, for example, cholesterol-lowering statin drugs. This means that many people with heart attack and stroke risk low but still taking medications they do not really need.

In contrast, the study said, the savings in the artery calcium detected in CT scans can provide more accurate results. According to the researchers, people with little or no savings calcium in the arteries, heart attack and stroke risk is very small.

Because of the small risk, the researchers argue, these people just need a change of lifestyle advice, but do not need to take medication on a regular basis.

The calcium present in the arteries can lead to calcified plaque. This can result in hardening of the arteries which became one of the triggers of heart attacks.

The findings of a recent study published in the European Heart Journal was believed that calcium scanning adds to the evidence in the blood vessels as a way to predict the risk of heart attack.

The study involved nearly 7,000 participants who had been through the measurement of the risk of a heart attack in the traditional manner with cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and lifestyle. They also underwent artery calcium scanning. Then, they were followed for seven years.

Researchers study Roger Blumenthal, professor of medicine and director of the Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center said 15 percent of people who otherwise have little risk of heart attack and turns the traditional measurement to get a high score for the content of calcium in the blood vessels. And the result, after followed for seven years, they are high risk.

" On the other hand, 35 percent of participants who expressed a high risk and should be taking drugs such as aspirin and statins do not have calcium in their arteries. They are very small risk result after seven years, " he said.

Friday, December 27, 2013

10 Things Slow Burn Calories Capabilities

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Basically the human body has its own mechanism to burn intake calories. Each cell in the body has a role to convert food into energy to keep the body's system continues to run well.

The faster your metabolism, the more calories burned. Unfortunately, there are also things that slow down the body's metabolism. This is what makes the calories we eat are not completely converted into energy thereby increasing body fat. So that your metabolism does not slow, then avoid the following 10 Things Slow Burn Calories Capabilities.

1. Irregular eating
A study in 2012 showed that rats fed with an irregular schedule gained weight faster than rats fed on a regular schedule. The researchers suspect, eat at the same time each day will make the body burn more calories in between meals.

2. Eating food contaminated with pesticides
Organochlorine chemicals present in pesticides, can disrupt the body's metabolism so eating food contaminated with pesticides will make us more difficult to lose weight. So make sure the vegetables and fruits are eaten pesticide-free, or at least not always clean the food with the correct procedure before being eaten.

3. lack of sleep
Studies show that people who sleep less have a slower metabolism than those who get enough sleep. The study also found that lack of sleep makes you burn calories as much as when the body is not getting enough sleep.

4. Iron deficiency
Iron helps carry oxygen to the muscles. If the levels of iron in the body is too low, then the muscles will not receive enough oxygen and the metabolism slows down. Therefore, the consumption of iron-rich meal such as beans and dark green vegetables can speed up metabolism.

5. Eating too little
When skip meals, the body becomes starved and automatically slow the rate of metabolism.

6. Sitting too long
Silent in the same position as it sits even just for 20 minutes was able to block the metabolism.

7. jet lag
Time controls the body's biological cells to perform metabolism. When the rhythm is impaired due to different travel time zones that make jet lag, then the function of the cell body was not running properly, including metabolic functions.

8. Not enough calcium
Calcium has a role to regulate fat metabolism. So a diet high in calcium will help burn more fat.

9. dehydration
All cells in the body systems depend on water, including metabolism. If the body is dehydrated, the body to metabolize two percent slower than when hydrated.

10. Skipping breakfast
When we skip breakfast, we tend to overeat at lunch. Yet when skip meals, your metabolism slows down and is not able to burn excessive calories intake at lunch.
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