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FOOD HABIT THAT RUIN YOUR TEETH Potato Chips The bacteria in plaque will also break down starchy foods like Potato chips into acid. This acid can attack the teeth for the next 20 minutes -- even longer if the food is stuck between the teeth or you snack often. You...

B FOR BEANS! Beans are definitely a very good source of dietary fiber, including water-soluble fibers like pectins, gums, and mucilages. However, these fibers are not the only mechanism through which beans help reduce LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) levels....

HONEY FOR BEAUTIFUL SKIN Mix 1 teaspoon honey (preferably raw honey) and yolk of an egg and apply onto the face. Leave it for 15-20 minutes and then wash it off with warm water. This mask will help remove sun tan and give a glowing skin. www.cims.org

WHAT IS A FROZEN SHOULDER? Frozen shoulder is a condition wherein the motion of the shoulder joint is restricted. This is because of the contraction of the capsule of the shoulder joint resulting in scarring. www.cims.org

Myth: If you’re angry a lot, you may be more likely to have a stroke. Fact: It’s true. Having an angry personality can cause your blood vessels to narrow and your blood pressure to rise. People with short tempers have more thickening of the neck arteries, which boosts...

Numerous tests are performed during a lung transplant evaluation, which can include: • Pulmonary function tests • Cardiac stress test • Coronary artery catheterization • Bone mineral density test • Chest X-ray • Computed tomography (CT scan) of the chest...

LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF TYPE 2 DIABETES Over time, high blood sugar can damage and cause problems with your: • Heart and blood vessels • Kidneys • Eyes • Nerves, which can lead to trouble with digestion, the feeling in your feet, and your sexual response • Wound healing...

Mastectomy in Breast Cancer A mastectomy is the surgical removal of the breast. A mastectomy is most often recommended when: * There are multiple areas of cancer in your breast * Your breast is small or shaped in such a way that removal of the cancer will leave little...

BAKED BEANS AND POTATO CHAAT We Indians are in love with the tangy and spicy taste of chaat. The baked beans and potatoes chaat is one of the easy recipes to make at home. Beans are an amazing vegetarian source of protein which makes this recipe an inseparable part of...

SYMPTOMS OF PARKINSON'S BEYOND MOVEMENT Some symptoms are common, but not everyone with Parkinson's will have all of them. They may include: • Restless sleep or daytime fatigue • A soft voice or slurred speech • Difficulty swallowing • Memory problems, confusion, or...

Myth - High Blood Pressure causes kidney disease. Fact - High blood pressure is the second leading cause of kidney failure. It can make your kidneys work harder and, eventually, stop working well. This can raise your blood pressure even more. If you are...

Myth : Nighttime Eating Makes You Fat Fact: Put this diet myth to bed. There's no conclusive proof that late-night meals cause you to put on weight. What we do know is that too many calories cause weight gain, and many night eaters do tend to overeat and choose...

SYMPTOM OF BOTH COLDS AND ALLERGIES Coughing, sneezing, and a runny nose are among the symptoms that colds and allergies have in common. However, if you have yellow mucus with your runny nose, you may have a cold; allergies typically cause only a clear discharge....

DO YOU KNOW? There are two types of digestion. Mechanical digestion is the physical breakdown of large pieces of food into smaller pieces through, chewing (mastication). While chemical digestion uses enzymes to break down this food mass further into small molecules...