Vitamin K is commonly known to aid in blood clotting. When the body is injured, vitamin K initiates the process of healing by slowing and stopping the bleeding. For this reason, vitamin K is often given to patients before surgery to prevent excessive bleeding. Although this is the primary function of vitamin K, this vitamin has several more health benefits. …
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If you find you are vulnerable to colds and flu, repeated infections are often a sign that you need to give your immune system a helping hand to fight off the germs that lead to ill health. While getting enough sleep, managing stress and achieving the right balance between rest and exercise can all boost your immune function, it is …
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Does eating more fruits and vegetables reduce the duration of a cold? According to a new study from Germany, the vitamins and antioxidants in fruits and vegetables may shorten cold duration – and make the “sniffles and sneezes” a little easier to deal with. Eating More Fruits and Vegetables: Does It Shorten Cold Duration? German researchers gave 263 people, mostly …
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Close to a third of postmenopausal women in Europe and the US have osteoporosis. If you have a family history of this bone-thinning disease or one of the other risk factors for its development, which include a small frame size, long-term use of steroids, an overactive thyroid gland and poor absorption of nutrients, it is especially important that you review …
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Not many can turn down a nice juicy strawberry, especially since they are so much more than a delicious fruit. They are great covered in chocolate, they make an excellent cake topping, and they make a scrumptious ice cream topping. But, if these are not enough good reasons to enjoy the delectable fruit, try some of the following reasons. You …
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Dark spots left over by acne that has long healed can appear reddish or brownish, depending on your skin pigmentation. The best way to deal with acne spots is to lighten them so they blend in with the color of the surrounding skin and become unnoticeable. Consider these effective ways to fade away pimple and acne spots. Use Skin-Whitening Products …
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