Everybody knows how difficult it is to treat diabetes. The problem is, that with use of medications blood sugar is going down, begetting increased appetite, which obviously leads to weight gain, resulting in eventual elevation of blood sugar instead of decrease. That is why despite having multiple anti diabetic medications on the market, we still cannot treat diabetes efficiently with medications ( exception — metphormin or glucophage, which decrases appetite and sugar ).Is there any other way to improve the situation, other, than taking sugar lowering medication, obviously not as effective in a long run, as advertised? (more…)

Do you know, that 8 million americans are suffering from blindness secondary to age related macular degeneration? In fact macular degeneration is the leading cause of age related blindness in the developed world. As per experts estimate the prevalence of this disease will increase by 50 % by 2020.  The blindness is caused by debris deposition between retina and Bruch’s membrane with age.  Is it possible to do something about it? What can we do to decrease the rate of debris deposition? (more…)

There are few proven ways to prolong life. The most important one — calorie restriction.  Calorie restriction is the cornerstone in anti aging. How to reduce calorie intake? Portion control! But it much easier to say than to do. And also how to stop eating when the food is still on the plate, but you are already full? There is another easy way to do it.

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Erectile dysfunction is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection. And this problem is quite common. According to the article in the New England Journal of Medicine, published on Dec 13 2007, about 5% of men from 40 to 49 have severe erectile dysfunction and 17% have moderate. So what can be done about it?

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Eyes are probably the first part of your body to attract attention.  If your eyes are shining — your chances to impress your beloved one are high. It is for this reason eye costmetics and beauty enhancers are so popular. But makeup cannot do much about droopy upper eyelid or swollen eyes. Of course surgery can help in certain situation, but surgery is not for everyone.

What can be done for your eyes besides surgery?

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Sleep is very important for all of us: no sleep — no rest, no repair. And possible increase cancer risk. More stress.  Decreased productivity. Depressed mood.  Who wants insomnia? Nobody. But according to the recent study insomnia is the most frequent symptom of menopause. So what are the reasons for insomnia in menopause and what can be done?

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As per recent article for LosAngeles Times law makers are concerned with safety of plastic surgery patients. The cause of the recent concerns is the death of Donda West, the mothere of rapper Kanye West. She underwent brest reduction and tummy tuck and died allegedly because of surgery complications. But we all want to enhance our beauty, but safely. So what can be done instead of plastic surgery?

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As per CDC report there were 33541 drug related ( including prescription drugs) deaths in 2005 (in the US) , which is 8.1% up from 2004. These deaths are not from illegal drugs only. Prescription medications are there also. The recent death of the actor Heath Ledger tells us the same: medicatins can kill. I’m not suggesting to stop taking medications at all. I’m suggesting to be care full. So what needs to be done to minimise the risk?

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You may be shocked when you learn that as per Telegraph.co.uk there is a 40 % increase in the number of men who do not make love to their sex partners as per Counsels of sex and charity Relate. No wonder. Because about after 30 testosterone level starts declining. With testosterone drop libido goes down as well as errections. So what can be done?

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Nobody argues, that breasts are very important part of women’s body. Therefore maintaining their proper shape and consistency is crutial. The main hormone, responsible for their texture as well as volume is estrogen. If a woman has enough strogen, she can generate breast tissue to maintain its shape and density. Howere it is not always the case.

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