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Signs of skin wrinkles porous bone Start

2012-02-11T04:14:00.000-08:00

Want to know the health of the bone without any hassle? Just check out the wrinkles on your face. The more the lining, the worse your bone density. This is especially true for female menopause.

Bones and the skin is built by a group of proteins called collagen. Age will reduce the amount of collagen so that skin elasticity is reduced and join the skin becomes wrinkled. Decrease in the amount of collagen will also affect the bones.

In his research, Dr. Lubna Pal, reproductive endocrinologists from Yale School of Medicine conducted a study of 114 women in her late 40's and early 50-something years. The women are known to menstruate in the last 3 years and not taking hormones. The women also does not perform cosmetic procedures for skin tightening.

In addition to asking respondents to assess their own levels of wrinkles on their faces, especially the face and neck, the researchers also measured the elasticity of the skin with a device called a durometer. The researchers also measured the bone density by X-rays.

The result, women who have the most wrinkles appeared to have the worst bone density than women whose skin is still supple. Pal said, still more in-depth study is needed to ascertain whether the risk of osteoporosis later determination can be done by looking at the condition of the skin.

General Practitioners Can Accelerate Achievement of the MDGs

2012-02-07T23:08:00.000-08:00

The doctor has the potential to accelerate the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals in health, in particular lagging far behind targets, such as control of HIV / AIDS, infant mortality and maternal mortality. Potential is not maximized.

"There are about 70,000 general practitioners and the number continues to increase. The number of general practitioners far more than a specialist. In Indonesia there are 72 medical schools that produce about 5,000 more general practitioners each year. The GP is also the front line because there's usually at the primary care community, "said Chief Executive of the Presidium of the National Association of General Practitioners Indonesia Imelda Datau after the opening of" General Practitioners Competence Towards Improved Health Services, Quality, Snow, and Justice for All People Indonesia, Thursday (24/3).

General practitioners are not only medically trained, but also equipped with leadership skills that can be change agents in society. They also spread in some areas in Indonesia, including remote areas.

Imelda admitted, the potential for general practitioners have not fully felt the people of Indonesia. In terms of distribution, for example, even if its spread is better than a specialist, the majority of general practitioners in urban areas.

"I do not have exact data. but as an illustration, still more than 30 percent of health centers do not have a general practitioner. Scarcity of doctors, especially outside Java, especially in remote areas, "he said.

It is also untapped potential due to the limited authority of a general practitioner. He pointed out, to help labor, general practitioners must be accompanied by subspesialis. In fact, a general practitioner at least have provided the knowledge for it.

"Government policy to give additional powers to general practitioners will be able to appeal also to the general practitioner, particularly to serve in areas that lack doctors," he said.

This is the cause of Elderly Often Fall

2012-01-26T03:17:00.000-08:00

While walking or standing upright, people who are elderly, often suddenly fall. According to expert Geriatric Faculty of medicine, Dr. Nina Kemala Hj Sari, KG SpPD FINASIM, there are two factors that cause it. "Intrinsic factor, from the body, as well as extrinsic factors," he said.

According to him, the intrinsic factor itself is divided into two again. "There is a local cause, and there is a systemic," he said.

For local intrinsic factors, such cause is a disorder of the balance system. "Like for example vertigo," he said. Vertigo, he argues, can be caused by impaired blood flow to the brain due to hiperoagregasi or cervical osteartritis.

Weak quadriceps femoris, also a lot to cause the occurrence of falls, being unable to lift leg cells optimally when walking, lifting the body when you wake up from sitting.

In addition, impaired hearing and vision merupaka also a major factor in the elderly is falling. Also a problem ostearitritis genu, vertebrates, or lumbai.

While systemic sebaai intrinsic factor, the cause of the elderly often fall aalah due to pneumonia, acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, urinary tract infections, as well as COPD. "Metabolic disorders also play a role," he said.

These metabolic disorders, such as hyponatremia, hypoglycemia, hiperglikimia, or hypoxia. Or also due to an interruption of blood flow to the brain on the hypercoagulable state, stroke, or transient ischemic attack (TIA).

The influence of drugs such as diuretics, antidepressants hipnotiksedatif and can also cause elderly often fall suddenly.

What Age Can Swim Baby?

2011-12-20T21:53:00.000-08:00

movements when swimming can help to train the legs and hands, heart, and the baby's respiratory system. Besides playing in the water will make the kids happy and closer to her parents. When the benefits of swimming activity could be so much, when your baby may be invited to swim?

There are two views regarding the most appropriate age to invite children to swim. Some contend the baby can be introduced in the activity if the head started swimming when he was being held in an upright sitting position.

Coaching swimming at an early age is considered much easier for children because at the time his brain like a sponge that will absorb all the information it receives. The other view says the best moment is when infants aged 6-12 months.

According to Rita Goldbergs, a former British national swimmer and a coach, the key to train children to swim is done with a soft, pleasant and without trauma.

Ancient idea that the child plunged directly into the pool even though children do not have the ability to swim according to Rita is not recommended. He believes it will make children become traumatized and afraid of the water. Besides the natural instinct of children in the water also will not appear if a child is forced to swim.

Although many parents judge dangerous to the baby pool, but actually seeing the child pool as an extensive playground. Therefore infants should really enjoyed his first experience in the pool.

The courage of children in the pool can be done in stages because there are children who are so afraid of his body exposed to water. You can also ask her to sing while teaching swimming skills, such as foot pedal movement or floating on their backs. In order for children to feel safe, make sure you always be around him.

Exempt Stress with Meditation

2011-12-20T18:53:00.000-08:00

Relaxation Meditation is a practice that involves emptying your mind of all things interesting, overburden, or worry about in our daily lives.

A recent research shows that mindfulness meditation (mindfulness meditation) have effectiveness in combating stress and improving quality of life. This research has been published in the latest issue of the journal Perspectives on Psychological Science.

According to research conducted by Britta Holzel, a psychologist at the Massachusetts General Hospital, mindfulness meditation has benefits for health and performance, including improved immune function, lowers blood pressure, and improve cognitive function.

To understand the mechanism of consciousness, Holzel and colleagues found that what counts as consciousness is a multi-faceted mental practice that involves multiple mechanisms rather than a single capability.

The authors of the study specifically identifies four key components of consciousness that explains the effect: regulation of attention, body awareness, emotional regulation, and self-awareness. The result, these components together was able to help overcome problems caused by mental disorders and psychological stress.

Says Holzel, although this component is theoretically distinct, but they have relation to one another, nor by its effect on the working mechanism of the brain.

8 Suggestions Mute Desire Eating Food Sweet

2011-12-15T00:05:00.000-08:00

There are indications that women who are overweight tend to eat more fatty foods are sweet, like ice cream. It looks like what would be the origin can continue to eat ice cream, candy, and all the sweet and delicious.

To overcome such a desire, follow the following suggestions:
1. Small portions. Eat small portions and eat a regular spacing. Ideally between two and four hours. This can stop the desire to eat sweet and fatty snacks.

2. More protein, less fat. Arrange the daily diet in order to contain more protein and less fat. Often times women try to limit fat, so do not get enough protein. Consequently, hunger and desire to eat again. Protein derived from dairy products, such as skim milk and nonfat yogurt, as well as beef, chicken, fish, peanut butter, eggs, tofu, and tempeh.
3. Be relaxed. Stress can cause carbohydrate cravings. When you feel under stress, try relaxation or join a class that teaches stress management.

4. Sports. Lack of exercise can cause stress. Therefore, make sure that you regularly exercise.

5. Do not skip meals or restrict calories. Restricting calories too tight causing feelings of hunger. Eat when hungry and when mealtime arrives. A day you should eat at least 1,600 calories.

6. Adequate rest. If too busy to have time enough to sleep, try to rearrange your schedule. However, if you had enough sleep but not feel refreshed, discuss this with your doctor. It could be a sign of stress, lack of exercise, or other health problems. People who experience chronic fatigue tend to eat too much carbohydrate.

7. Eat enough carbohydrates. Ensure adequate nutritious carbohydrates consumed. Fruits, vegetables, and grains contain essential vitamins and minerals as well as carbohydrates. This is better than snacked on candy and other foods that are nutrient poor.

8. Limit caffeine. If you drink more than two cups of coffee or two cans of soda every day, try reducing. Caffeine makes you want to eat more sugar

"Video Games" Violence Affect the Brain

2011-12-05T22:14:00.001-08:00

The habit of playing violent video games themed allegedly can alter the changes in a brain area that controls emotions. Although these changes are temporary, but this would trigger aggressive behavior.

The results of brain scans of 11 young men who play violent video games themed for 10 hours in one week shows a decrease in activity in brain areas associated with attention and decision making. It will also trigger aggressive behavior.

The men involved in this study previously very rarely plays violent video games. At the end of the study, for 7 days after they were asked to watch and play video games, researchers scan their brain activity.

The result is known of changes in their brain activity. "However, the effect is not known if the habit of playing video games made for many years," said Vincent Mathews, one of the researchers.

However, according to Michael Lipton, researchers from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, the research results are still very early.

"It's been quite a lot of studies that show the impact of environmental exposure to a person's behavior. It would appear the changes in brain activity, but usually temporary," he said.

To find out more about the impact of video games in a person's behavior, Lipton and his team now plans to conduct further research.

Men Indonesia Most Diligent Sex

2011-11-25T23:52:00.000-08:00

Men Indonesia ranks top in terms of their frequency of sexual intercourse. In a survey titled Ideal Sex Survey in Asia, Indonesia is known male sex an average of 9.8 times a month.

Being in second place was the Philippine men who have sex 9.4 times a month, followed by Indian men 8.8 times a month. Next is a 7.7 Thailand in a month.

Meanwhile, for women, it turns out that ranks highest in terms of frequency of sex is a woman from India who make love an average of 8.7 times a month. In both Indonesia and Malaysia sequences equally sex about 6.8 times a month. Thai woman making love while only 5.7 times a month.

Surveys conducted by the pharmaceutical company Pfizer was involved 1658 men and 1624 women in 10 countries in Asia. Respondents 31-74 years of age and sexual penetration in the last 12 months.

Dr.George According to Lee, a consultant urologist from Monash University in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, hard erection still plays an important role in sexual satisfaction Asians. "Nearly 90 percent of Malaysians think this is an important factor," he said.

Only a third of respondents who said the duration of sexual intercourse as a major factor in satisfaction.

Countries that participated in this survey include China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapuran, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand. The survey results were announced yesterday (24/11) in Hong Kong.

Therapies Simple Fix it memory

2011-11-25T00:21:00.000-08:00

TANYA:

Doctor, why do I often forget it? In fact, many things that I forget such a pretty simple multiplication, and even sometimes to remember. Is there a simple or easy therapy to memory or my memory getting better? For additional information, I often was in front of the computer and the adjacent smoking / secondhand smoke. Thanks for the answer.

(Daughter, 22, Magelang)

ANSWER:

A good daughter,

If the view of your age, it's "disease" you forget that pain is not associated with cognitive decline due to age as is common in elderly patients are well-known alias senile dementia disease. One thing to note is how your concentration? Is it enough to give attention to something with the condition long enough? If you have trouble paying attention to something less than 5 minutes, meaning there is a problem with your recollection.

Forget at a young age are usually caused by lack of concentration, too tired, experiencing mental disorders such as depression and anxiety, lack of sleep or suffer concentration problems.

Exercises you can do can be a way to always remember the abbreviation FORGET (Perform, Repeat, Watch and the Association). If you do something repeatedly, it will be difficult to forget. If you notice something right and power of concentration will also be difficult to forget.

Finally, you can associate something with the objects or things that you want to remember, this usually helps. For example, "Budi was a man whose age was 30 years and often wears a long shirt is rolled up empty when I meet".

Hopefully this exercise can help your memory. Regards Healthy Life

Recognize Depression Prevent impact poor

2011-11-15T17:34:00.000-08:00

Although already known since a long time in the medical, psychiatric condition called depression is often disalapahami by the community. As well as the terminology of stress, people often also mencampurkadukan term stress, depression, sedeng, italic, crazy, insane as something that has a connotation similar meaning, although not the same.

In daily practice, sometimes the patient said he was carrying his treatment of stress, or depression but after further visits and interviewed was a symptom of severe mental disorder schizophrenia is often referred to by laymen as madness. For that, I think we need to know what the symptoms a little depression.

Signs and Symptoms of Depression

1. Mood (atmosphere and the feeling / look on his face) who is depressed, almost every day, as indicated either subjectively or observation by others
2. Loss of interest or pleasure in all things clearly, or to just about anything, activity in everyday life, almost every day
3. The reduced weight significantly when not dieting or weight gain, or decrease or increase in appetite nearly every day
4. Insomnia or hypersomnia nearly every day
5. Psychomotor agitation or retardation nearly every day
6. Fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day
7. Feelings of worthlessness or guilt mismatched or excessive (possibly a delusional) nearly every day
8. Decreased ability to think or concentrate, or in doubt almost every day
9. Recurrent thoughts of death, suicidal ideas are repeated without a specific plan, or suicidal ideation or a specific plan for committing suicide.

The above symptoms should be real for not less than 2 weeks and have disrupted personal and social functioning of individuals. The symptoms mentioned above should be considered not arise from a particular disease condition or substance use.

Is it really that Lack Faith?

Causes of depression until now no one can be sure. One that certainly is the involvement of the imbalance in the brain monoamine systems. A system that regulates the work in the brain called neurotransmitters Dopamine, Serotonin and NorEphinephrine.

Until recently, the hypothesis is said to be one of them is a decline of employment levels and serotonin systems in the system. That's why depressed patients given the SSRI class of antidepressant drugs or Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors.

Ordinary people often tell people that depression is a person who is not grateful, lack of faith or a weak soul. To date, no research has ever proved that the above sentence is true. Depression are the same conditions as other medical illnesses are the result of an imbalance in the system of the human brain.

In my practice, many of seeing patients who are so devout, diligent to a place of worship but later suffered from depression because there are trigger factors and certain medical conditions. By the time patients experienced depression also often they find it hard to pray and pray. This condition is very reasonable so do not need people who experience this condition is said to have even more ridiculed or less faith.

Harm

In developed countries like the United States, governments are concerned with the problem of mental condition is called Depression. This is because when people suffer from Depression, productivity is down and is unable to produce anything like the same people who are not depressed.

In general medical condition of depression is also very influential. If a chronic illness that happens to be particularly susceptible to depression then it is possible to hope his recovery is also very dependent of the condition of depression. This is the one who has not been widely understood by the public and even by health professionals who still think physically biomedicine.

Comprehensive Treatment

One thing to note is the treatment of depressed patients should be comprehensive rather than just one side. We must look at mental illness from a biopsychosocial factors. So a mental disorder is not only due to biological factors in the brain, but also associated with psychological factors, especially personality and parenting as well as social factors.

These three factors are necessary to get the corresponding portion in each treatment of mental health disorders. Hopefully what I give in this opportunity can be useful for us to better understand the condition of mental disorder called depression. Greetings Healthy Life!

10 Ways to Free Problem Digestive

2011-08-26T20:28:00.000-07:00

Stomach. bloating, constipation, or heartburn is the type of digestive problems ever felt almost everyone. It may seem trivial, but if often experienced, obviously it can hamper your activities or even harmful to health.

It is important for you to recognize a common digestive problems and do things that can help improve digestive health. That way, you can have a good digestive system so that life becomes more healthy.

Here's digestive problems that often arise.

• Burp. This is caused by the incoming air when eating or drinking rapidly, chewing gum, eating hard candy, and drinking carbonated beverages. To prevent in order not to burp, eat and drink slowly and relaxed. Avoid chewing gum for long-term, soft drinks, and hard candy.

• Bloating. Eating cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, beans, and carbonated drinks can cause stomach bloating or abdominal discomfort. Try walking for 5-10 minutes and do not lie down / sleep after a meal to help alleviate this problem. Reducing salt intake can also help this problem.

• Gas in the stomach. Gas is formed in the intestine due to the action of bacteria which then protrudes from the anus. Gas discharge as many as 10-15 a day is still considered normal. The formation of gas in the stomach may occur because of too much fiber in your diet and eat some foods, such as processed milk, broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower.

• Heartburn. Heartburn or acid reflux caused by stomach acid spilling into the esophagus (throat / food pipe) and irritate the lining of the esophagus is not protected. Heartburn condition usually occurs after eating spicy foods, fried foods, and fast food. Lying down immediately after eating, dehydration, smoking, and drinking alcohol also contribute to triggering the onset of heartburn.

There are several ways to prevent heartburn, such as reducing the consumption of foods that can increase levels of acid in the stomach (eg tobacco, chocolate, coffee, caffeinated beverages, tomatoes, fried foods, and fatty foods), sleep on his lean to the left , and raise (elevate) the head of the bed.

• Constipation. It shows a condition in which the expenditure feces or stool is rare (less than three times a week), causing the hard stools, small, and difficult were excluded. This could be due to lack of fiber or liquids in food, medical factors, or the side effects of medication or as a result of the accumulation of physical and mental stress.

Here are tips to improve digestive health.

1. Eat slowly. Eat slowly and chew food well. Do not swallow the food in a hurry.

2. Consumption of foods containing high fiber. Add enough fiber in your diet, including wheat, beans, and vegetables (green beans, peppers, carrots) and fruits with the skin as much as possible. Eat a fiber with a minimum amount of 25-30 grams per day to keep you from constipation, weight gain, diabetes, and heart problems.

3. Reduce meat consumption. Not eating too much meat can also help improve digestive health.

4. Inadequate fluid needs. Meet the needs of body fluids in the form of water, juice, and soup. Liquid proven effective in addressing the problem of constipation, in addition to useful improve overall digestive health.

5. Walk for a while after eating. Avoid lying down immediately after eating and if possible walk a minute for 10 minutes. This will help to digest food better, in addition to avoiding some digestive problems, such as bloating, difficult to digest foods, abdominal fullness, and heartburn.

6. Consumption of probiotic foods. Probiotic food is very good for digestive health. Research shows, probiotic foods, such as whey (milk used to make cheese), IDLI, and yogurt, may help when you're exposed to diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). However, researchers are still working to determine the effects of certain probiotic organisms in a particular health condition.

7. Avoid stress. Stress can aggravate digestive problems such as ulcers, hemorrhoids, and irritable bowel syndrome. Physical activity, such as meditation and yoga, can help calm the nerves so it can help ease digestive problems.

8. Avoid smoking and alcohol / alcohol. Avoiding smoking and drinking during exposure can accelerate the healing of digestive problems.

9. Reduce intake of salt, sugar, and flour. Avoid food three "white", salt, sugar, and flour, as much as possible. Therefore, these materials are the basic cause of endanger digestive problems.

10. Clean vegetables thoroughly before cooking or eating. Cleaning vegetables and fruits thoroughly before eating and keep clean the kitchen can keep you away from the bacteria, which mempuyai direct effect on the stomach.

Beware 15 Signs of Cancer

2011-08-24T23:56:00.000-07:00

Cancer is a scourge for anyone. This disease sometimes appear at any time and can affect anyone without showing any symptoms or signs.

Among the many types of cancer, there are no symptoms early in its development. The signs usually only appear after the cancer is growing rapidly. In fact, with alert and find the cancer early symptoms, course of treatment will be relatively easier.

If it's too late, then the cancer can spread to various organs and complicate the healing process. Therefore, it helps us recognize some of the following symptoms of cancer. Symptoms of cancer are extremely diverse and can vary in every state and every patient. At least 15 cancer symptoms you need to watch out for:

1. Changes in the breast

In women in particular, the breast is one of the most private organ. It is important to check the condition of the breast regularly. Lumps, thickening, and discoloration of the skin becomes red warrant concern as an indication of cancer. Itching, peeling skin, or rash on the breast for weeks also should be aware. Another change in the breast skin, such as swelling, skin drawn into, or contracted, should also be suspected as a symptom.

For men, vigilance must be applied because breast cancer can strike even though this is rare. Any lumps in the breast should have to watch out for, especially if the discharge from the nipple.

2. Unusual pain

As age increases, the more often you feel the aches and pains. The pain is constant and the unusual can be a sign of cancer. Moreover, pain is not caused injury or illness has ever felt before.

3. Changes in the testis

Testicular cancer / testes often appear in men aged 20-39 years. Any changes to the size of the testis, either enlarged or reduced, should still watch out. Similarly, if there is swelling or feeling of heaviness in the scrotum. Sometimes testicular cancer can develop very quickly so it would be better if you know them as early as possible.

4. Changes in lymph nodes

If you notice any lumps or swelling, either in the armpit or neck or anywhere, so beware! Moreover, if the lump was growing from day to day and long lasting even up to more than a month.

5. Fever

In addition to marking a variety of diseases such as pneumonia, throat, and infections, fever can also indicate cancer. The American Cancer Society stated, fever is one symptom that occurs in early-stage blood cancer, particularly leukemia or lymphoma. Many times, fever occurs when the cancer has spread to other organs.

6. Drastic weight loss sudden

Weight loss is sudden (more than 10 percent of body weight) and beyond expectations without its own efforts in a short time should be aware. Usually drastic weight reduction is associated with colon cancer or cancer of other digestive organs.

7. Abdominal pain disorders and depression

Every man who suffered depression accompanied by abdominal pain disorders need to be examined further because the experts found no relationship between depression and pancreatic cancer.

8. Excessively tired

Like a fever, excessive fatigue that does not improve with rest can also be one of the symptoms of cancer. Usually this condition arises after the cancer develops, although it can occur also in the early phase as in leukemia or colon cancer.

9. Cough not go away

Cough is always associated with the flu and allergies. However, persistent cough in a long period, about three or four weeks, must be considered because it could be a symptom of cancer or a sign of other problems, such as chronic lung inflammation.

10. It is hard to swallow

Never underestimate this condition. Difficulty swallowing food or always felt something stuck in the esophagus may indicate cancer of the digestive tract, such as esophageal cancer.

11. Changes in skin

You must pay attention not only changes in moles, but skin pigmentation. Bleeding in the skin or skin peeling off great in a few weeks and can not be lost is one sign of skin cancer.

12. Bleeding in places that should not be

Whenever you see any blood from the body that should not have, such as coughing or vomiting blood, bleeding in the feces and urine, it's time to see a doctor and find out the cause as soon as possible because it could cause cancer.

13. Changes in the mouth

If you smoke or chew tobacco, be warned if there are white patches inside the mouth, or white dots are not lost on the tongue, because this is a sign of leukoplakia (an area where cancer was before it appears), which may be oral cancer if continuous irritation.

14. Problems during urination

A man's age, problems of micturition becomes more and more often experienced. Could occur .. feeling when urinating, inability to hold urine, even the frequency of urination is more frequent. Beware if the situation is not improving and getting worse because it could be a sign of cancer, although an enlarged prostate in old age could also be the cause.

15. Indigestion

Indigestion are constantly and repeatedly can be an indication of cancer of the esophagus, throat, or stomach. Especially in women, an unusual sense of bloating accompanied by abdominal bloating that often feel full and can not eat should be wary of as symptoms of ovarian cancer.

Give a little of your time to observe and love yourself. Would not it be nice if your health problems resolved as early as possible? Hopefully this guide can make you more alert in recognizing the symptoms of cancer before it's too late.

Fat Mom disturbing developments. fetus

2011-08-21T23:22:00.000-07:00

Women who are planning a pregnancy are strongly advised to maintain her weight. The egg of the mother is obese or diabetic potentially impaired growth due to exposure to a high saturated fatty acids.

Scientists from Belgium, Britain and Spain found that embryos derived from bovine egg cells are exposed to high levels of fatty acids having fewer cells so that the effect on gene expression and metabolic activity. These factors will cause the embryo can not develop normally.

Although the research was done on the egg derived from cattle, but scientists say that the results of this research could explain why women who suffer from type 2 diabetes or obesity excess is often difficult to get pregnant.

"By using an egg from a cow we were able to reconstruct metabolic disorders and quality of eggs that are similar in humans. Thus the cow egg cell can be a good model for research on human reproduction," said Jo Leroy from the University of Antwerp, who led the research .

Patients who suffer from excessive obesity tend to metabolize more of their fat reserves so that the saturated fatty acid levels were higher in the ovary. A recent study reveals that the toxin will have an impact on the developing egg cells prior to ovulation.

The scientists observed the development of an embryo of eight days after conception, the period in which the embryos develop into blastocysts with 70-100 cells.

"If the egg is exposed to saturated fatty acid levels are high, there will be an increase in amino acid metabolism and effect on the consumption of oxygen, glucose and lactase, all will affect the metabolism and survival," said Roger Sturmey researchers from the UK who are involved in this research .

The scientists also found that embryos exposed to high amounts of specific genes associated with cell stress, so they are difficult to develop normally.

Paracetamol Improve Memory

2011-08-06T00:13:00.000-07:00

Paracetamol, drug classes are more popular as a pain reliever and fever, began to be dug its benefits as a drug to improve memory.

According to the Daily Mail site, a team of Swedish researchers believe paracetamol works pda brain cells that control memory. Clinical testing has been carried out and show people who frequently eat paracetamol has a memory test results are better.

Lab studies show paracetamol triggers the serotonin in the brain. Indirectly serotonin lead to increased memory. This happens because serotonin has an effect to reduce stress and make more relaxing brain.

While the direct effect of paracetamol is activate brain areas associated with learning ability, memory and problem solving, namely the hippocampus area.

Research in Sweden shows the level of anxiety of patients with dementia was reduced by 17 percent after taking high doses of paracetamol over the past two months.

According Dr.Anne Corbet, researchers from The Alzheimer's Society, explained the problem facing patients with dementia not only forgot where to put stuff. Patients also often can not recognize her family and her life.

Although paracetamol seemed promising, but Corbet suggested that patients are not experimenting with paracetamol because of research conducted by scientists are still in their infancy.

Given the often difficult because Wake Night

2011-07-26T20:31:00.000-07:00

Frequent awakening during sleep was very influential in our ability to remember. It happened because often awake will make the brain's ability to form new memories to be hampered resulting in short-term amnesia.

Although the study was conducted in mice, new mothers who often wake up at night because of taking care of the baby said, they also experience impaired memory or often called momnesia.

In a study by scientists from Stanford University, known to the mice rested well at night having a great curiosity and eager to learn new objects inside the cage and less interested in objects that are already familiar.

Then when the mice were designed to experience sleep disturbances, they are like a bunch of drunks who can not remember what had happened.

Although the study was conducted in mice, Ron Szymusiak, expert sleep neurobiology from the University of California, Los Angeles, United States, said the findings add to evidence that sleep deprivation would impair the ability to think clearly.

An example study shows that one night without sleep will interfere with a person's driving ability as much as anyone who was drunk. Lack of sleep certainly has a serious impact on people with certain professions, such as a driver or a doctor who is often on call 24 hours.

Also Cause Cancer Virus HPV Penis

2011-07-20T21:25:00.000-07:00

The virus causes cervical cancer is transmitted through sexual relations also proved to be the cause of half of all cases of penile cancer. According to latest research from experts in Spain.

Human papilloma virus (HPV), thus the name of the virus, can trigger the occurrence of cancer in the vagina, penis, anus, and genital warts in the latter although this happened rarely.

Penile cancer is rare, estimated at less than 1 percent of men in Europe and North America who suffer from this cancer. However, the number of events 10 times higher in men in Africa and Asia. Around the world, each year there are 26,000 new cancer cases.

Dr. Silvia de San Jose and his team from the Catalan Institute of Oncology, Barcelona, Spain, conduct clinical studies of penile cancer between 1986 and 2008, and found 46.9 percent of tumors were associated with HPV.

Therefore, the HPV vaccine is also considered beneficial for adolescent boys to prevent penile cancer. So far, the HPV vaccine only recommended for girls.

Reduce the Effectiveness of Air Pollution Asthma Inhaler

2011-07-06T00:53:00.000-07:00

Air pollution, which can make an asthmatic airways become inflamed and swollen, it also can reduce the effectiveness of inhaler medication (inhaler). In fact, the inhalers are very important because it is more effective and more rapid effect in controlling asthma.

In a report published in the journal Chest, Dr. Fernando Holguin of the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, found that air pollution levels of pollutants such as ozone and nitrogen dioxide are high, will make the work less effective inhaler.

Holguin and colleagues conducted a study of 85 children with asthma aged 7-12 years to determine the impact of air pollution on the working power inhalers. All respondents lived in Mexico City, which has high air pollution levels. 53 children in the study had mild asthma, persistent asthma 20 children suffering from persistent asthma and 12 medium scale.

The results of this study further explains why the symptoms of asthma tend to be associated with high air pollution levels. However Holguin said the research will be needed in larger scale studies to confirm this.

In addition to poor air quality, environmental factors that cause asthma include house dust mites. In sensitive people, this will cause the dirt mites trigger asthma or other allergies.

High Cholesterol Trigger Sudden Death

2011-07-04T00:45:00.000-07:00

Just because young people who then do not care about the food diasup. Though perhaps unwittingly levels of bad cholesterol in the blood are high. Therefore, do not hesitate to check cholesterol.

Cholesterol is a type of fat molecule in the bloodstream. In the normal levels or less than 200 mg / dl, cholesterol is a friend of the body systems. "Cholesterol is needed to form cell membranes, creating hormones, are also sources of energy," said Sp.JP, cardiologist.

He explains, there are two types of cholesterol, namely low-density lipoprotein (LDL), known as bad cholesterol. Drain serves LDL cholesterol throughout the body. Excess LDL cholesterol causes fatty buildup on artery walls.

Meanwhile, another type of fat is high-density lipoprotein (HDL), which has the opposite function of LDL.

"HDL or good cholesterol serves to remove excess cholesterol from the blood vessel wall and prevent the buildup," said dr.Tedja in educational media event titled Kill Devil Cholesterol Anytime held by Pfizer in Jakarta (1 / 7).

Excess levels of LDL (greater than 130 mg / dl) will cause a buildup in blood vessels over time will constrict blood vessels. The result is a heart attack or stroke.

Sudden death from heart attack is to watch out because the numbers continue to rise. "Coronary heart disease is the most dreaded killer disease. About 80 percent died suddenly," he said.

There are several risk factors associated with cholesterol that can not be changed, ie the age factor, there is a history of high cholesterol in the family, and gender. Men at higher risk for coronary heart disease, but the risk is similar in menopausal women.

Lifestyle is a risk factor for coronary heart disease. Consumption of foods high in fat, lack of exercise, and smoking, trigger a rise in cholesterol levels.

"Foods that are high in fat and cholesterol that we asup will increase the amount of cholesterol from the liver. Therefore, limit the amount of calories diasup fit our energy needs," said , Sp.GK, in the same occasion.

Food sources of cholesterol include eggs, shrimp, offal, chicken breast, sirloin steak, and much more. "Cholesterol is only generated by the source of animal protein. Foods that do not contain cholesterol, even if mixed with oil will be saturated fat to be converted into cholesterol," he explained.

10 Efficacy Guava

2011-06-27T21:09:00.000-07:00

Guava (Psidium guajava L) is only popular when dengue fever outbreak. In fact, the fruit that is rich in vitamin C has many health benefits that have not been widely known.

1. Preventing cancer

Guava contains cancer-fighting antioxidant, lycopene. Lycopene in guava is more readily absorbed than those from tomatoes because of differences in cell structure. Lycopene consumption is quite influential on the reduced risk of prostate cancer in men. All types of guava contain high antioxidant, especially in the red fleshy guava.

2. Reduce hypertension

Guava is a fruit that should be consumed regularly if you want to avoid heart attacks. The fruit is a hypoglycemic in nature and rich in fiber is beneficial for lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels. In addition, a medium-sized guava can provide 20 percent of the body's daily requirement of potassium. Research also suggests regular consumption of potassium can lower blood pressure.

3. Treating diarrhea

Guava plants having astringent, a chemical that will shrink the tissue. This is why the gums will feel harder and refreshed after we chew guava. Besides guava leaves also contain antibacterial substances that can prevent the growth of bacteria when exposed to dysentery. Other bacteria killer in this fruit is karetinoid, vitamin C and potassium.

4. Cough and flu

Guava leaves are eaten raw or uncooked fruit juice made trusted for generations as a drug treating coughs and colds. This herb works by reducing the formation of mucus and create respiratory tract infection-free. Guava fruit is also rich in vitamin C and iron are effective to inhibit influenza virus infection.

5. Skin care

The content in guava astringet will improve skin texture and tighten the skin starts sagging. Not only that guava also contains vitamins A, C and potassium, which has a function as antioxidants. These nutrients will help the detoxification process and keep skin healthy and wrinkle free.

6. Prevents constipation

High fiber content in guava effective to prevent constipation or constipation. Guava fruit medium containing 36 percent of the recommended fiber. In addition seeds of this fruit is also a powerful laxative that works to help clean the intestinal disposal system.

7. Diabetes

According to research conducted in mice, both fruit and leaves of guava may help lower blood sugar levels.

8. Lose weight

This fruit has the components necessary to lose weight, such as fiber, protein and vitamins. It also makes the stomach feel fuller. Guava is a medium-sized diasup at lunch is enough to block the stomach until dinner.

9. Sprue abdominal

Vitamin C in guava four times higher than the vitamin C found in oranges. In addition, this fruit is also a powerful medicine for stomach ulcers, a disease characterized by swollen and bleeding gums.

10. Caring for teeth

Consumption of guava juice to treat the gums, swollen and bleeding gums overcome.

Pregnant, Should Test TORCH?

2011-06-27T00:44:00.000-07:00

TORCH infections in pregnancy it can cause birth defects or miscarriage, although a small percentage. Nevertheless, TORCH examination procedure has not been suggested to be mandatory in pregnancy.

"In some countries, including Indonesia, TORCH examination has not been recommended," said dr.Yuditia Purwosunu, Sp.OG (K) of the division of the department fetomaternal Obgyn Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital CiptoMangunkusumo Indonesia (Faculty of medicine / RSCM).

Yuditia statistics refer to the mention of the 10,000 pregnant women infected with the results of positive skriningnya TORCH apparently only 10 people a positive diagnostic test results of TORCH.

"Even from all the positive acute infection only 30 percent of it is positively infected," he said in a media event education about TORCH screening held by Roche in Jakarta (24 / 2).

The numbers on the results of TORCH screening is yet to be proven by further investigation, such as amniotic fluid examination. "In Indonesia, this examination can not be done," he said. He added, often the results of TORCH in different laboratories will give different results because it depends on the engine laboratory.

What to watch out for the expectant mother is if the results of IgM (antibody) which was originally negative, after being turned out positive. "That means in the body of the mother is infected," he said.

Although such treatment is not necessarily directly provided. "The parasite Toxoplasma for example, is spread in the form of spores or inactive, so antibiotics too often can not reach it," he said.

Toxoplasma infection treatment consists of four types of antibiotics that should continue to be given during pregnancy. "Drugs are also not 100 percent reduced risk of transmission or defects in the fetus," he said.

High prices also make checks TORCH examination is still controversial in medical circles. For that Yudistia further suggested that women who are planning a pregnancy to better maintain kebersihkan himself.

"Get used to wash hands before eating because the main transmission of toxoplasmosis is through the food into the mouth," he said. Another way to reduce the risk of rubella vaccination TORCH infections are.

Ulcer Drugs Sold Secure Is Free?

2011-06-23T21:39:00.000-07:00

"I find it hard to eat regularly, so frequent recurrences of ulcer disease. For ease, I take medication heartburn (antacids) every attack coming. She says it's not good. Really?" Thus the question posed an ulcer patients.

Antacids are medicines that can neutralize stomach acid, so the pain disappear. However, antacids only relieve symptoms and not cure the ulcer disease. The claim that drinking habits were not good antacid, is true. Each drug is not free from side effects, and any medications you are taking requires extra work the body's organs.

The use of antacids in large doses and in the long run can also cause adverse effects. The-counter antacids, especially in the form of a combination of aluminum and magnesium. In people with normal kidney function, they may not be problematic, but in patients with impaired renal function, aluminum is absorbed can cause osteoporosis and encephalopathy.

Antacids can also interfere with absorption of other drugs. That is why doctors recommend antacids given two hours before or after taking other medications. You better adjust your diet so no more severe ulcer disease. In severe ulcer disease, other drugs are needed that are more expensive than antacids.

Resource Persons: Dr. Alyya Siddiqa, Sp.FK, clinical pharmacology specialist and lecturer in the department of Pharmacology FKUPN Veteran, Jakarta.

Potential skin cells Liver Rescue

2011-06-12T23:16:00.001-07:00

Results of the study gives scientists hope will be the presence of liver or liver disorder treatment using skin cells. In laboratory experiments, researchers were able to convert skin cells into heart cells, a breakthrough that could remove the need of organ transplants in the future.

Research using rats at the Shanghai Institute for Biological Sciences have successfully created a major cell type called hepatocyte liver cells of the skin. From the research reports published in the journal "Nature" was mentioned, "when transplanted into mice with liver injury, cells similar to liver and hepatocyte meet restore organ function."

Expert liver Australia Professor Geoff McCaughen said, although stem cell technology ever made it to the transition, but the results of this experiment showed a similar technique successfully in the skin cells for the first time.

"They have not fully functioned like normal liver cells, but they are probably 50 percent or more useful," said McCaughen, head of liver transplant unit at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia.

Liver create various types of proteins, producing anti-blood clotting function, digest glucose, eliminate toxins and maintain blood sugar levels and energy. "You can not live without this important liver cells, called hepatocyte, without the cells that you will die - a result of liver failure," said McCaughen.

The next challenge researchers is to test the function of cells that "re-programmed" in mice to determine whether this will cause liver failure. "That is the main goal that they can stop the whole liver failure, and liver transplant patients do not need or will die," he said.

Antibiotics Now So Threats

2011-06-06T15:22:00.000-07:00

Antibiotics are often referred to as magic drug as a very large role in suppressing the death rate. However, antibiotics now become a threat because of the indiscriminate use can lead to drug resistance.

Thus disclosed microbiologists from the Department of Microbiology, University of Indonesia (UI), Prof. Usman Chatib Warsa, SpMK, PhD, when asked to comment outbreak of "super bacteria" in some countries in the world.

Usman asserted, the phenomenon of the emergence of resistant bacteria or superbugs one of the triggers is the use of antibiotics that are not controlled. In addition, the lack of infection control in hospitals and of the handling of patients is also encouraging the acceleration resistance.

According to Usman, the news spread of superbugs in foreign countries should open the eyes of society and government. Case superbugs in Indonesia is actually not new, and this could pose a serious threat in the future.

He asked all parties to immediately treat antibiotics appropriately and rationally. "People should not buy antibiotics carelessly. The doctors must also be rational in providing drug and must be equipped with empirical data. The hospital also must have a regulatory quiet the rational use of antibiotics," he said.

Usman also encourage governments to continue to tighten supervision of the use of antibiotics. The performance team formed by the government to monitor the infection and the development of drug resistance need to be increased.

Differences Folate and Folic Acid

2011-06-04T18:47:00.000-07:00

Pregnant women, or women who are planning a pregnancy, are usually advised to consume folic acid. Whether it be in the form of milk that contains folic acid, folic acid supplements, and folate in the form of natural food ingredients. Actually, what is the difference between folate and folic acid? Is it true that regular consumption of folic acid could increase cancer risk? What also is a synthetic folic acid?

Folate and folic acid are both part of the vitamin B, which is essential for cell growth and metabolism. The difference, is the vitamin folic acid synthesis of folate. Both are necessary to produce red blood cells and prevent anemia.

Folate is found in green vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, eggplant, beans, and fruits such as avocado and kiwi fruit. While folic acid is usually available in the form included in multivitamin supplements or other artificial.

Our need for increased folate and folic acid in early pregnancy. Research shows, the consumption of folic acid supplements in pregnancy to prevent neural defects (neural tube defects - NTD) in the fetus.

Research about the effects of folic acid and cancer causing controversy. Some say, folic acid can reduce the risk of cancer. On the other hand, mentioned folic acid actually increase the risk, if consumed in large doses. Research about the latest opinion is still continuing. And, it helps us to consume folic acid only when you're needed. For example, when pregnant or have anemia.

Sports Body, Not Must Sweating

2011-05-20T08:30:00.000-07:00

Sports become an absolute necessity to achieve health. However, the selection exercise also should be considered properly as needed.

To get the required fitness, one needs to do physical exercise or sports. Especially for those who are always dealing with the routine.

During this time, many consider synonymous with sweat sports. Various body work done has not been considered to provide health benefits if you do not sweat. Conversely, many also consider all the activities have included sports sweating.

"Sports is really not have to sweat. But the most important is the intensity. All of that will depend on individual needs," says sports physician at the clinic of All Indonesian Athletics Association (PASI) dr Nawanto Court.

All kinds of really good sport. However, these individuals also have to know the physical needs, such as how state-owned fitness, and goals he exercise. For that, before the sport is a good idea to check the condition of fitness.

"Generally, a good fitness level is marked with a heart rate between 120 to 140 per minute. But not everyone can reach it," said Nawanto.

Run for example, exercise is very good. In addition to providing the burning of the body, this exercise also trains otototot feet and hands. However, for those not accustomed to exercise and have body fat, this exercise should be avoided. "Therefore be at risk of injury to the leg otototot who never trained," said Nawanto.

Instead, fat people could start the sport with a choice of light exercise such as jogging, cycling or swimming. It was re-adjusted to the conditions of his body. "If if is not able, do not proceed. The exercise he could do because if forced to be dangerous," said sports doctor who also works as a lecturer at the University of Atma Jaya.

Meanwhile there are plenty of fitness options, both high and low intensity. Although the intensity is different, when used appropriately, its benefits can be obtained optimally. To that happy with high intensity, weight training and cardio can be a choice.

This exercise is fast to form the muscles of the body. In addition, fat burning can take place better. Those who want to lose weight and make the body into shape, can perform this exercise with a routine. "But it also depends on the condition of the body he has," said a personal professional treainer, Bobby Ferdian.

The intensity can not simply imposed. When weight training for example, that person must also measure the physical ability. Once used to it, then load it added. So it is with aerobic exercise. For aerobic exercise, do not have to take a spur high impact exercise intensity quickly. Because, as bad condition as well as advanced age, exercise can actually be fatal. Especially for those who have problems with the heart.

"We do not encourage those who have problems with his health following this exercise," said Rachmawaty SOR, aerobics instructor who teaches cardio shape in its class.

Exercises that reaches the target zone of 80% maximum heart rate humans are indeed effective for the heart. However, it is also quite tiring, especially during exercise kardionya.