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Stroke is one of the highest causes of death. Even if patients survive, there is the possibility of repetition or complication of stroke that could reduce survival rate of patients up to two years.

“Previous studies have already shown that post-stroke complications increase mortality as well as disability,” said lead researcher Dr. Keun-Sik Hong, an associate professor in the department of neurology at Ilsan Paik Hospital, Goyang, South Korea. In his research, he has shown a link between complications of disease with reduced life expectancy of patients. (more…)

Therapy to strengthen bones with injections called Prolia has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This drug is intended to reduce damage and increase bone mass and bone strength in postmenopausal women.

Osteoporosis is a condition of reduced bone density so that the bones become fragile and easily broken. Approximately 80 percent of osteoporosis cases occur in women, although men can also experience it. According to the FDA, half of women age above 50 years have experienced bone fractures due to osteoporosis. (more…)

Longevity is something that many people desired. The trick is to eat healthy foods rich in nutrients such as fiber, lycopene, vitamin A, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin C, antioxidants and calcium.

Here are foods that can make you stay healthy and live longer

- Broccoli
The content of vitamin C in broccoli is very high compared to other fruits or vegetables. Broccoli is also rich in fiber and calcium. The best way is to steam broccoli processing or only briefly boiled and then eaten. Adding a bit of cheese, could be a way to make broccoli taste better. There is an anticancer substance in broccoli, that could prevent cataracts and heart disease. (more…)

Earlier, plenty of men would avoid talking about it for fear of social ridicule or private humiliation, but as time goes by, an increasing number of men are gradually coming forward to discuss their problem, and it has become clear that millions of men in the USA alone are suffering from this syndrome. (more…)