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Things you need to know about digestive system

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Inside the body, the digestive system functions as a kind of processing plant. It takes in food and transports it to organs and structures where it is digested. The essential energy and nutrients are extracted. The rest is discarded by the digestive system. The digestive system has 2 primary functions: converting food into nutrients and removing waste from the body. The system relies on the cooperation of several organs throughout the body to function properly. It includes the mouth, stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. Here are some things you need to know about the digestive system:- Food doesn't need gravity to get to your stomach:  Food does not just pass down your esophagus and into your stomach when you eat it. Peristalsis is a wavelike contraction and relaxation of the muscles in your esophagus that pushes food down through the tiny canal and into the stomach. Even if you eat while hanging upside down, the food would be able to reach your stomach because of peristals...

5 easy tips to protect your eyes in summer

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Summers are typically spent battling the heat. All of our summer activities entail sun exposure whether it's going to the mountains, beaches, or the local pool. However, while you may protect your skin with sunscreen lotion, what about your eyes? Accidental sun exposure can help us get more Vitamin D but too much can put a burden on our eyes. It can cause cataracts, retinal damage, dryness, irritation, and a host of infections. Here are 5 easy tips to protect your eyes in summer:- Wear UV-protective sunglasses : Let's begin with the most obvious. Protecting your eyes from the sun's UV rays is just as important as protecting your skin. Regular sunglasses may not be able to block all types of UV rays completely. High-quality, cutting-edge sunglasses offer 100 % UVA and UVB protection. It keeps your eyes protected while you're out in the sun. For people who wear prescription glasses, powered sunglasses eliminate the need to carry a separate pair. Alternatively, for increas...

Bell's Palsy: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

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Sudden facial muscle weakness is one of the signs of Bell's palsy. In most situations, the deficiency is only temporary and improves over a number of weeks. Half of your face seems to droop as a result of your weakness. Your smile is one-sided, and the eye on that side of your face tends to close. Acute facial palsy is also another name of Bell's Palsy. It can strike someone at any age. The exact reason for this is unknown. It's thought to be caused by swelling and inflammation of the nerve that controls one side of your face's muscles. It may also be a reaction that happens as a result of a viral infection. Bell's palsy is a condition that affects the majority of people for a short period of time. Within a few weeks, symptoms usually begin to improve and full recovery takes about six months. A small number of people will experience some Bell's palsy symptoms for the rest of their lives. Bell's palsy will recur in rare cases. Causes of Bell's Palsy:- The...