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Medicine Documents
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Migraine and Stroke
Strokes and migraines share many of the same symptoms and are sometimes mistaken for each other. But does a migraine cause a stroke or vice versa? Research doesn't show that.
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Understanding Heartburn
Take a bite of warm, gooey pepperoni pizza, and your digestive system kicks into action. Acids tumble into the stomach, ready to break down your meal. In many people, a faulty valve-like structure lets these acids run amok, triggering a burning sensation in the chest. Heartburn is an extremely common symptom. More than 60 million Americans have heartburn at least once a month. The following slides examine where heartburn starts, and how it can be stopped.
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Some tips to stop heartburn at night
1. Prop Yourself Up for Better Sleep
Heartburn waking you up at night? Lying down makes it easier for stomach acids to splash up into your esophagus. To keep acid down, use gravity. Place an extra pillow or two under your shoulders or use a wedge-shaped pillow to prop yourself up. Not enough? Boost the head of your bed 6-8 inches with wood blocks secured under the bedposts. Sleeping on your left side can also help digestion.
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Digestive tract cancer screening package
From 1/3 to 30/4/2015, Yersin International Clinic offers you a "Digestive tract cancer screening package"
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Healthy heart - Happy life
Several risk factors can harm your heart. Studies show that high cholesterol is associated with atherosclerosis, CAD, hypertension and stroke.
