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A decrease in sense of smell can be caused by various reasons, including aging and viral infection. But lately, studies have shown that decreased sense of smell can also be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease. Research shows that the olfactory system, a sensory system used for smell, can get damaged due to Alzheimer’s disease–specifically […]

Most people resort to the use of medicinal herbs or a strict low-salt diet as natural ways to lower high blood pressure. However, did you know that a towel can also be used to lower your hypertension? Here’s what you need to do: Bring out a towel and roll it up like shown on the […]

Osteoporosis is defined as a medical condition in which the bones become fragile and brittle. It is often perceived as a disease that mostly affects the elderly. However, early signs of osteoporosis may show and affect younger people as well especially those who belong to the age bracket of 30-40 years old. Studies show that […]

Some of the most commonly accepted ways to prevent cold and flu are: gargling, hand-washing, and use of face masks. However, this is not enough! In this article, we’ll let you know how you can make your body ‘harder’ to catch a cold. The secret strategy is surprisingly something that you and everyone else are […]

There are many causes of dry mouth. One major cause of it is due to decreased secretion of saliva. This is medically known as xerostomia and can lead to mouth diseases such as oral candidiasis and painful periodontal disease. Main contributing factors are smoking, drinking too much coffee or tea, and prescription medications. You can […]