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When a man ages, his testosterone level changes from a high level to a lower one. This can result in hair loss, decreased sex drive, changes in mood and a decrease in body mass and strength. Fortunately, men can boost testosterone levels naturally by increasing their intake of certain foods

What is the difference between cardio-exercise and lifting weights and which one is better for you?

Brunilda Illidge is a seasoned health care worker who takes her role as a nurse very seriously.St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) highlighted Illidge as one of its special nurses in celebration of International Nurses Day, which was observed around the world on Monday, May 12.

Cayhill- As of May 15, 2014 Dr. Hing Gwan Kho is employed as an anesthesiologist to strengthen the medical care provided to patients. Anesthesiology care includes preoperative evaluations, operative support and post-operative management of patients. In 1974, Dr. Kho worked as a family practitioner in the Netherlands until he returned to further his medical studies at the Nijmegen University in 1979. When he completed his studies, specializing in anesthesiology, he began working at the Nijmegen T...

Contrary to the common belief, the role of the dietician in the hospital is not to tell the patient what they should or should not eat. Rather it is to guide their nutrition in an effort to achieve optimal holistic health for the individual.