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<h3>Premature menopause refers to menopause happening before the age of 40.</h3>

Below are some things that you may need to understand about the condition including the causes, effects, symptoms, prevention measures and treatment.

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1. Causes of premature menopause

Premature menopause can be caused by premature ovarian failure.

Damage to the ovaries due to chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

2. Symptoms of premature menopause

3. Can it be treated?

There are no existing treatments for premature menopause. However, hormone therapy is available to alleviate the symptoms of premature menopause.

4. What are the effects of premature menopause?

It reduces the risk of breast and ovarian cancer.

It increases damage caused by aging, therefore meaning your body ages faster.

It increases risk of heart disease.

It increases risk of osteoporosis.

5. Are there any lifestyle decisions that can be made to reduce the occurrence of early menopause?

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Some lifestyle choices increase the chances of early menopause occurring, such as excessively consuming alcohol, smoking. Taking reasonable precautions to live a healthy lifestyle can reduce the chances of early menopause.

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<h1>Health nuts have a whole new fad to pursue and this one is a bit creepy.</h1>

Cockroach milk, which is comprised of the nutrient-rich milk crystals found inside the Pacific Beetle cockroach, is said to be one of the most nourishing and highly caloric substances on the planet.

The Pacific Beetle cockroach is said to use the protein crystals as food for cockroach infants.

New research suggests that it has four times as much proteins as cow milk contains amino acids that promote cell growth, lipids and sugars.

However, experts say that the milk contains growth hormones which may cause acne in some individuals.

The high sugar levels may also cause accelerated ageing of the skin.

The protein and fat may lead to healthier hair and nails since they are vital components of the two.

Source:<a href="" id="d4b2f4aa-6ccd-5c88-9541-6e6f61bbb0e2"> </a>

Who knew insects had milk?

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<h3>Going to bed early has a surprising number of benefits.</h3>

For night owls, the idea of going back to bed is simply unimaginable.

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Here are a few benefits of being a night owl.

1. Creativity and originality

People who stay up late have been shown to produce more creativity.

2. They can work for longer

People who are up and running in the morning are prone to tire easier.

Night owls have been shown to exhibit more intellect than their counterparts.

Night owls may have to endure the day but they get a burst of energy in the evening. Therefore appearing to be able to do more in the course of a day.

Night owls have more time to destress in their day.

Shot of a young businessman using a laptop during a late night at work

Team night shift.

5 satisfying advantages of staying up late

<h3>Appendicitis is a condition in which the appendix becomes inflamed and filled with pus, causing pain.</h3>

It is common among teenagers and people in their early 20s.

If not treated, it can lead to rapturing of the appendix which can be life-threatening.

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It is usually the first appendicitis symptom. The pain is generally located around the belly button. The pain sometimes moves to the lower right side of the abdomen.

The pain can also occur when coughing or when bumped.

The pain intensifies in a matter of hours.

2. Increase pain when using the toilet

Patients will complain about pain when peeing or even when experiencing diarrhea. This is especially if the appendix is positioned in the lower right abdomen.

3. Nausea and vomiting

The sensation of wanting to vomit along with a loss of appetite is another sign. If the sharp pains are accompanied by this, you should consult a doctor immediately.

Fever is usually a sign of infection. The combination of hot and cold, combined with the stomach pain is a warning sign of appendicitis.

5. Difficulty moving

Due to the pain, patients may find it cumbersome to move. Experts advise against moving around.

What happens if you have appendicitis when pregnant?

If you experience these, you should see a doctor immediately.

5 warning signs of appendicitis to watch out for

<h1>This May is Mental Health Awareness Month.</h1>

Every other week, news reaches friends and family of a deceased loved one and there is always the jarring discovery that s/he took his/her life.

In the fog of grief, it's always unable to clearly understand what could have gone wrong.

For others they are always left wondering what they could have done differently. What they missed. What they did wrong.

Mental health is a subject that is never really adequately covered.

Sometimes, your loved ones are going through things you couldn't understand or weren't aware of. For others, they are engulfed in a daily battle with mental demons you can scarcely imagine.

Before things ever get too difficult for your friend, your spouse or your family member- know what to look for.

Here are a few signs of depression.

1. Loss of interest

Also known as anhedonia, it is a complete lack of interest in things that used to make them excited. They have no zeal, no anticipation, they feel as thought they have nothing to look forward to. Nothing worth putting time in.

2. Troubled sleep

Depression can often manifest as insomnia. Your friend may be struggling to sleep or even sleeping for extended bouts of time and this is something they are unlikely to do.

People with depression can either eat too much or too little.

They get easily aggravated and struggle to make it through the day.

5. Suicidal ideation

They often think about or plan suicide. People with a history of mental illness will often think about suicide. They may not always carry it through. But you can tell with social media posts that have many subliminal messages to do with ending life or moving on to a better place or letting go.

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6. Feeling trapped

7. Consuming more rugs and alcohol than usual

8. Talking about shame, guilt or revenge

9. Increased isolation

10. Talking about being a burden to others.

For any people struggling, you are never alone.

Reach out to your loved ones when you see these signs.

10 signs to tell if your loved one is depressed

<h1>Are you a man? Do you regularly ejaculate? Did you know that you can tell your health status from your semen?</h1>

The look, consistency, and smell of semen can tell you various things about the state of your body.

Semen contains sperm (the baby making swimmers), enzymes, vitamin C, calcium, protein, sodium, zinc and fructose sugar.

All of these can be a good indicator as to whether you're ok or not.

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These are what different looks, textures and smells of your semen mean.

1. Bleachy smell, jelly like consistency and white/greyish colour

This is the appearance of healthy semen.

2. Brown/ red colour

This could be due to a burst blood vessel in the vesiscles.

It is no course to worry but if it persists for more than a day or two it could be a sign of cancer, infection or trauma.

3. Yellow or green colour

This could be a sign of a sexually transmitted infection.

This could be because of a repeated orgasm. In middle-aged or older men who have undergone prostate surgery, radiotherapy it could be a sign of retrograde ejaculation

This could be an indication of low sperm count. It can be caused by hormone imbalance, infection by STIs such as gonorhhea, tumours, or swelling of veins in the testicles.

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<h3>A new report from the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention has released a report that shows swimming pools are responsible for some water borne illnesses.</h3>

Between 2004 and 2014, the Center recorded 493 outbreaks related to treated recreational water in the US.

These outbreaks led to more than 27,000 illnesses and eight deaths.

In 30% of the outbreaks, the causes could be traced back to public pools, bath tubs and spas.

Majority of the illnesses were due to microorganisms that cause disease while the rest were caused by the chemicals in the pools.

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Cryptosporidium which causes diarrhea, was responsible for 212 outbreaks and more than 21,700 illnesses over the 14 years. It can survive in properly maintained and chlorinated pools

It is spread when a swimmer who has diarrhea putting others at risk of swallowing contaminated water.

Legionella which causes a pneumonia like illness called Legionnaires' Disease. The pathogen is found in hot tubs or spas that haven't been disinfected properly. Six of the eight deaths were caused by legionella.

Pseudomonas which causes blockage in the ear, also causes a rash.

Hotels, water parks and pools can prevent spread of legionella and pseudomonas, it is up to swimmers to prevent the spread of cryptosporidium.

Source:<a href="http://time.com/5280710/hotel-pools-spread-disease/" id="5e2de328-77ee-5970-a16c-2d1bef196c96"> </a>

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Researchers at the VU University Medical Center analyzed 17 studies that investigated the effects of job related physical activities.

193,000 men were studied who had varying degrees of physicality in their jobs.

Those who were the most physically active on the job had an 18% higher risk of dying early compared to people with less active occupations.

This is to be differentiated from leisurely physical activity or deskercises.

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Intensive physical activity related to a physically demanding job can instead become a burden to the heart.

This leads to a consistently high heart rate and blood pressure during the entire day.

Such people with physically demanding jobs may not be getting the type of exercise that could be beneficial for them.

Not all physical activity is beneficial.

Guidelines are necessary to take this into account when designing exercises that would benefit people with such jobs.

A new study published in the

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<h1>A potential new cure for baldness has been found using a drug that was originally intended to treat a fragile bones condition called osteoporosis.</h1>

Researchers found that the drug stimulated hair follicles, causing them to grow.

It contains a compound which targets a protein that impedes hair growth resulting in baldness.

Clinical trials still need to be conducted to ensure that the drug would be safe for people to use.

The current most effective method for treating baldness is getting hair transplants.

Hair loss is something that affects many people. However, it has varying degrees of permanence.

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<h3>For people who do not have underlying health conditions such as Diabetes, having two eggs a day is actually beneficial to your health.</h3>

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Here are some of the most profound benefits of having two eggs a day.

1. Boost your immunity

Eggs contain a nutrient that helps support your immune system and regulates thyroid hormones.

2. Reduce risk of heart disease

The cholesterol found in eggs can help remove fat molecules from artery walls.

3. Give you an energy boost

Eggs contain Vit B12 which helps the body to convert food into fuel, which in turn is used to produce energy.

4. Better your hair and skin

The vitamins found in eggs are necessary for healthy skin, hair, eyes, and liver.

5. Boost your brain power

Eggs contain a nutrient called choline that is used to synthesise neurotransmitters. A lack of choline has been linked to degenerative cognitive function.

6. Improve your general health

Eggs can help the body generate amino acids as it contains 9 of them. A lack of amino acids can lead to muscle wasting, decreased immune response, weakness, fatigue, and changes to the texture of your skin and hair.

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This is why you are recommended to take 2 eggs a day.

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<h1>For most people, theyll shed a tear when a dirge or a song about loss is played. However, other times people have visceral emotional reactions to some songs.</h1>

In recent cases, songs that have given people chills and even left some of them in tears is Florence and The Machine's Sky Full of Song or Celine Dion's Ashes.

Researchers Katherine Cotter and Paul Silvia of the University of North Carolina, and Kirill Fayn of the University of Sydney conducted an investigation to see what kinds of emotions people experience when listening to music which makes them feel like crying.

892 adults were surveyed to determine how many had experienced feeling like crying while hearing music, and what emotion they were feeling at that moment.

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90% of the people reported that they felt like crying while listening to music. The emotions they felt varied between euphoria, happiness, awe, anxiety, sadness etc.

The candidates were also ranked according to personality traits. Anxiety, extroversion, open-mindedness, affability and conscientiousness.

People who ranked high on the anxiety scale experienced sadness when they had been moved to tears by music.

People who scored high in the open-mindedness scale felt like crying, because the music provoked a sense of awe.

However, the study may not be conclusive as majority of the participants were female college students. The effects of the age bracket and gender weren't studied.

While the overall emotion that leads to crying when listening to music is basically sadness, sometimes songs just evoke complex feelings within you which will only come out through your eyes.

Even when the songs aren't sad.

Why you feel like crying when you listen to music

<h1>According to most dieting advice, bread especially white bread is the devil.</h1>

They encourage bran instead of whole wheat while others go ahead and encourage you to toss the whole lot.

Should you completely eliminate bread from your diet?

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Here are 5 things that happen when you stop eating bread.

1. You lose water weight

Carbs are stored in the body in the form of glycogen. Each gram of carbohydrate stores three to four times its weight in water. Cutting the carbs will therefore reduce the water weight.

2. You feel like you have the flu

Cutting carbs- which are a source of energy- will cause your body to start using fat reserves to get energy. You end up with bad breath, dry mouth, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, insomnia, nausea, and brain fog.

3. You increase or decrease your chances of getting Diabetes.

Refined carbs increase the levels of fatty acid that increase the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Eating whole grains on the other hand, improve blood-cholesterol levels and lower risk of heart disease, stroke, obesity, and type 2 diabetes.

4. You become constipated

Bread is a source of fibre especially whole grain bread. If you reduce your intake of whole grain bread, you increase the risk of developing obesity, increase blood sugar levels and make your stool very hard and difficult to pass.

5. You lack energy

This is because carbs are your body's preferred source of energy. Therefore you will feel lethargic if you stop taking bread.

Here 5 things that will happen.

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<h1>A naturopathic doctor has designed a diet plan which suggests what you are supposed to eat based on your blood type.</h1>

In his book Eat Right By Your Type, Peter D'Adamo, theorises that your blood type is an important genetic factor that influences many areas of your health.

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Eating and exercising as dictated by your blood type will help you become the healthiest version of yourself.

The diet is considered safe by experts as it doesn't advocate for the elimination of necessary food groups.

It may help you lose weight by default because it encourages users to eat less processed foods and helps you stick to an activity routine.

There’s no scientific evidence that eating based on your blood type works.

The Blood Type Diet can help you lose weight, not because your blood type really impacts what you should be eating but due to the fact that all variations recommend exercise and eating healthy.

Diet and exercise to follow based on your blood type.

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<h1>The health ministry of the Democratic Republic of Congo has confirmed two cases of ebola in the country. Ending a ten month streak of being ebola-free.</h1>

The ministry said that five samples were taken on Tuesday from suspected cases in Bikoro which is located in the northwest.

Of the five which were tested in he National Institute of Biological Research in Kinshasa, two came back positive for Ebola.