Interesting facts :Acne vulgaris (pimples)

Acne vulgaris (or common acne): the dreadful skin disease of adolescence affects approximately more than 85% of teenagers. The bacterium that has been found to be associated with it is Propionibacterium acnes. There are so many research related to acne. Some of the studies have come up with interesting results:
1. A study, based on a survey of 47,335 women, found a positive epidemiological association between acne and consumption of partially skimmed milk.( more)
2. The University of Pennsylvania and the US Naval Academy conducted experiments that fed subjects chocolate and found that consumption of chocolate, frequent or not, had no effect on the development of acne.
3. A 2005 systematic review found "surprisingly little evidence exists for the efficacy or lack of efficacy of dietary factors, face-washing and sunlight exposure in the management of acne."
4. A study in November 2006 in Australia gave a 50% reduction in 12 weeks in mild-moderate facial acne by introducing its subjects to a high protein, low Glycaemic index diet.( more )
5. Contrary to popular belief acne is not caused by dirt.
6. It has long been known that short term improvement can be achieved with sunlight. However, studies have shown that sunlight worsens acne long-term. More recently, visible light has been successfully employed to treat acne.
7. Eating too much bread may trigger acne in teenagers.( more )
8. The bacteria that cause acne may protect sufferers from other infections and cancer in later life.( more)
9. A blue and red light mixture seems to be most effective treatment for acne - reducing the number of spots by three-quarters, says research.

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Boost brain power

1. Omega-3 fatty acids-found in foods including walnuts, flax, and fatty fish such as salmon and sardines-may boost brain areas that govern mood.(VIA)
2. Blueberry, cranberry or strawberry extracts or Concord grape juice boost brain power.
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3. Mental discipline and meditative practice can change the workings of the brain and allow people to achieve different levels of awareness.(VIA)
4. According to psychologists Andrew Gallup and Gordon Gallup of the State University of New York at Albany, that is why we yawn: to boost blood flow and chill the brain.( VIA)
5. Using brain scans, the researchers showed that in 12 people who had learnt to juggle, certain brain areas had grown.( VIA)
6. The ingredient which is commonly used in curry (giving the dish the yellow colour) seems to boost brain power in elderly people. (VIA)
7. Random noise may improve the human brain's ability to process information, according to a research by two physicists in Japan. (VIA)
8.Creatine:the dietary supplement that is widely used to boost athletic performance appears to help boost your brain's performance as well. (VIA)
9. People who consumed two or more vegetables a day had a 35 to 40 percent decrease in the decline in thinking ability over six years. That's the equivalent of being five years younger in age. (VIA )
10. A Dutch review of studies indicates aerobic exercise may give older adults a boost in brainpower.( VIA)
11. Solving crosswords and similar puzzles could boost brain power. (VIA)

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First Aid-Burn treatment

For minor burns, including second-degree burns limited to an area no larger than 2 to 3 inches in diameter, take the following action:
Cool the burn. Hold the burned area under cold running water for at least 5 minutes, or until the pain subsides. If this is impractical, immerse the burn in cold water or cool it with cold compresses. Cooling the burn reduces swelling by conducting heat away from the skin. Don't put ice on the burn.
Cover the burn with a sterile gauze bandage. Don't use fluffy cotton, which may irritate the skin. Wrap the gauze loosely to avoid putting pressure on burned skin. Bandaging keeps air off the burned skin, reduces pain and protects blistered skin.
Take an over-the-counter pain reliever. These include aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), naproxen (Aleve) or acetaminophen (Tylenol, others). Never give aspirin to children or teenagers.
Minor burns usually heal without further treatment. They may heal with pigment changes, meaning the healed area may be a different color from the surrounding skin. Watch for signs of infection, such as increased pain, redness, fever, swelling or oozing. If infection develops, seek medical help. Avoid re-injuring or tanning if the burns are less than a year old — doing so may cause more extensive pigmentation changes. Use sunscreen on the area for at least a year.
Caution regarding of burns
Don't use ice. Putting ice directly on a burn can cause frostbite, further damaging your skin.
Don't break blisters. Broken blisters are vulnerable to infection.
I hope you would remember first aid for burns.
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