The olive tree is an evergreen tree or shrub native to the coastal areas of Eastern Mediterranean as well as Northern Iraq and Iran and south of Caspian Sea. The Tree has silvery green oblong leaves with white feathery flowers. Olive fruit is a small drupe 1–2.5 centimeters (0.39–0.98 in) long, thinner-fleshed and smaller in wild plants than in […]
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Braille is a form of written language for the blind, in which characters are represented by patterns of raised dots that are felt with the fingertips. It was invented by Louis Braille (1809–52), who became blind at the age of three. While still a child in France in 1821 he came up with the system
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Chronic fatigue syndrome is generally accompanied by other specific symptoms for a minimum of six months in adults (and 3 months in children or adolescents), not due to ongoing exertion, not substantially relieved by rest, and not caused by other medical conditions. Fatigue is a common symptom in many illnesses, but Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is comparatively rare.
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antThe memory-wracking disease of Alzheimer’s is not a normal part of the ageing process. Alzheimer’s sets in at old age, when its appearance and course are not only dependent on biological determinants; environmental factors such as stress may also play a role In addition to the memory loss, severed human connections and personality changes faced by
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It is time for the health care system to invest in strategies for older adults to preserve their autonomy, mental health and well-being. As older men and women’s health priorities become better understood, a shift in the way health care is delivered and reimbursed will be required. Do men harbour concerns about ageing in good
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Throughout life, human skin self-renews. Progenitor and stem cells deep in the epidermis constantly produce new skin cells called keratinocytes that gradually rise to the surface where they will be sloughed off. In Cell Stem Cell, researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine describe how human epidermal progenitor cells and stem
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When a woman enters menopause, she stops menstruating and her body produces less of the sex hormones estrogen and progesterone. The process of menopause takes years. During that time, women experience moderate to severe symptoms, including hot flashes, interrupted sleep, vaginal dryness, and other symptoms that affect her quality of life. The “Menopause Map” is
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A relative newcomer to the genome sequencing world has thrown down its glove to challenge others to sequence 100 human genomes for $1000 each, during a one-month period. Ion Torrent announced that it will compete for the $10 million Archon Genomics X PRIZE, which was first set up in 2006 and was revised later. The
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Older persons are vulnerable to malnutrition. Attempts to provide them with adequate nutrition pose many practical problems. The process of ageing also affects other nutrient needs. For example, while requirements for some nutrients may be reduced, some data suggest that requirements for other essential nutrients may in fact rise in later life. Life expectancy all
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As you spend a fortune on high-end facial products, you strive to improve the quality and look of your skin; may be to treat acne, wrinkling and general ageing, etc. Dermatologist Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD affirms this by saying that medications or treatments should be applied immediately after washing your face. This will ensure
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