An osteochondral defect refers to a focal area of damage that affects the cartilage as well as the bone under it. It is usually caused by trauma, articular inflammation or articular deterioration. Because of the poor regenerative ability of articular ...
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Aphasia is a neurological condition caused by damage to areas of the brain that govern speech and comprehension. While aphasia impairs a person’s ability to speak, how it does so varies from person to person. It can also affect how ...
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Fresh or dried, the fragrant rosemary is an essential part of traditional Mediterranean cuisine. But that’s not all. This bitter-tasting herb has also been hailed since ancient times for its medicinal properties and reported effects on brain performance. In their groundbreaking research, a ...
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Orange Juice Simmered Berries Nutrition 100% orange juice has been supporting my immune system with nutrients like vitamin C, beneficial flavonoids and carotenoids (plant compounds that play a role in fighting inflammation), and hydrating electrolytes, like potassium and magnesium. Florida ...
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Scientists are scrambling to fast-track a cure for COVID-19, the highly infectious respiratory disease that’s still currently spreading throughout the globe. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) has been conducting clinical trials for a potential COVID-19 drug since April, but ...
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Plant-based foods are much better at promoting health than animal-based foods for a variety of reasons. Besides their abundance in essential nutrients, edible plants also contain a variety of phytonutrients that help combat or treat disease. The ability of these plants to ...
Read More »A natural treatment for superbugs, thanks to traditional remedies from Cameroon
The use of traditional medicine is prevalent in many developing countries, thanks to it being accessible and reliable, as well as affordable. Of the many ailments traditional remedies address, infectious diseases caused by fungal or bacterial pathogens are among the most ...
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Multiple studies have suggested that choline, an essential nutrient found in eggs and meat, can be instrumental in keeping cognitive decline at bay. But evidence to support this connection has eluded researchers for quite some time. In a recent paper published in the American Journal of Clinical ...
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My version of this refreshing-yet-hearty sandwich isn’t quite as good as Peacefood’s—which is usually how it goes when I try to re-create a beloved restaurant dish at home—but it’s still really good. The spread is irresistable, and I’ve been making ...
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Magnesium is an essential nutrient that plays an important role in muscular health and recovery. After a grueling workout, you need to replenish your electrolytes and magnesium levels. Magnesium and muscle recovery In a study involving marathon runners, researchers discovered that magnesium was ...
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