Reversing Aging: Inside the Research to Slow or Even Stop Aging
Introduction Aging affects every person throughout life. Most adults see aging as a natural part of living, marked by changes in appearance, physical performance, and increased risk of disease. Researchers, however, probe deeper than...
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Collapsed Veins
What is a collapsed vein? A collapsed vein is a blood vessel that lost tension in its wall. The veins swell and are not functional for a certain period of time. However, it is also possible to have a permanent collapsed vein. There are a lot of cont...
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Vagus Nerve
What is the Vagus Nerve (CN X) ? The Latin “vag” means “vagrant” or “wandering.” Knowing its distribution throughout the body, it is fit to call the vagus (pronunciation: VAY-gus) nerve as such [1, 2]. Unlike the other cranial nerves,...
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Dactylitis
Dactylitis pertains to inflammation of the joints in the fingers and toes. What is sausage finger syndrome? It is sometimes called a sausage toe or finger because the digits look like sausages because of inflammation. In severe cases, it can make yo...
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Fluid in Lungs
The lungs contain alveoli, a number of small, elastic air sacs. As you breathe, the alveoli take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide. It is the normal exchange of gasses in the body. However, there are instances when instead of air, fluid gets insi...
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