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Flu

November 29th, 2010 No comments

Colds are caused by the flu symptoms. Flu or influenza is caused by a virus that attacks the respiratory system. The virus enters into the bodies of living things and then use it as a place to breed. The virus is transmitted to others through granular fluid from saliva or mucus are expelled when someone coughs, sneezes, or speaks. The virus soon spread along with fluids are expelled. Air to propagate a virus and if you inhale it with conditions that do not fit the body can make you the flu. That is why the spread of flu is very easy.

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Myths and Facts About Cholesterol

November 20th, 2010 No comments

Myth
In those grades high cholesterol if exercise, diet and in a state fit, meaning it must be good cholesterol
Fact
Besides exercise and diet there are other things that affect cholesterol levels, such as weight, smoking, family history, age, and gender. In order to keep cholesterol levels under control requires a healthy lifestyle (diet and exercise), as well as medication adherence, etc..

Myth
High cholesterol and disease problems kardioserebrovaskular only men.
Fact
NOT TRUE. Although in the period before menopause, women produce estrogen which can reduce the risk of heart disease, but should be seen also other factors such as hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, diabetes, heredity, etc.. Worldwide, approximately 8.5 million women die each year from heart disease.

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