A dose of the hormone Oxytocin reduces the stress hormone Cortisol in arguing couples. In addition, Oxytocin strengthens positive behaviour,as researchers at the University of Zurich have discovered. The study by the psychologist Beate Ditzen has appeared in the specialist magazine “Biological Psychiatry”.
Various studies in recent years have repeatedly shown that the hormone Oxytocin in [...]
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Oxytocin reduces stress hormones in arguing couples
January 29th, 2010 
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CommentsWhat Is Infertility? What Causes Infertility? How Is Infertility Treated?
January 26th, 2010 smriti Infertility refers to an inability to conceive after having regular unprotected sex. Infertility can also refer to the biological inability of an individual to contribute to conception, or to a female who cannot carry a pregnancy to full term. In many countries infertility refers to a couple that has failed to conceive after 12 months [...]
Posted in disease info Tags: Bravelle, Coping mentally, Gonal-F, Ovidrel, Pregnyl, Repronex CommentsIt’s Not a Hangover, It’s an Allergic Reaction
January 25th, 2010 smriti For people with allergies and asthma, toasting the New Year could result in more than a hangover; it could also set off a variety of unpleasant reactions, warns an organization of allergists.
“It is usually not the alcohol itself that produces the reaction. It is most likely ingredients, such as sulfur dioxide [metabisulfite], yeast and additives. Common allergic reactions [...]
Posted in disease info Tags: allergies, asthma, asthma symptoms, barley, Beer, bronchospasm, rashes, shellfish, sulfur dioxide CommentsKNOWING PIMPLES COLSELY
January 22nd, 2010 smriti What is acne?
Acne is a disorder that causes outbreaks of skin lesions commonly called pimples. It is caused by the skin’s oil glands making too much sebum, an oily substance, which leads to plugged pores. It also can be caused by the rapid production of a bacteria P. acnes.
Acne lesions occur mostly on the face, neck, [...]
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