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Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic Kidney Disease is a result of prolonged destruction of the kidneys. The condition develops due to slow, progressive damage to the nephron, the small filtration unit in the kidney. A single kidney can contain up to a million nephrons, the most fundamental units of blood filtration. Chronic Kidney Disease causes irreparable damage to these tiny blood filters, hampering kidney function.

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Baker’s Cyst Behind Knee

Baker’s Cyst Behind Knee

A Baker’s cyst (also known as a popliteal cyst) is a fluid filled sac (cyst) behind the knee that causes tightness, pain, or knee stiffness that may worsen when you move your leg around or during physical activities. An accumulation of synovial fluid (which lubricates your knee joint) causes the swelling and bulges to form a cyst at the back of the knee when under pressure. The important steps to treating a Baker’s cyst come in resting the affected leg and treating any potential underlying cause, such as arthritis. If you think you have a Baker’s cyst, it is important you visit your doctor to rule out more serious afflictions, such as a blood clot or arterial obstruction.

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Mother’s Day Massage Santa Barbara

Mother’s Day Massage Santa Barbara

Mother’s Day is celebrated every year on the second Sunday of May.
A Mother’s Day massage session provides relaxation, pain relief and deep nurturance: Studies show massage therapy boosts the release of the feel-good hormones oxytocin, serotonin and dopamine, all of which increase feelings of contentment.
So when Mother’s Day comes up, sometimes the best gift is the gift of pampering. Give her some time to herself and book her a massage at PRO Massage in Santa Barbara, Ca.

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The Meaning of Your Cat’s Meow

The Meaning of Your Cat’s Meow

Domestic cats make different sounds than their wild ancestors, suggesting that they have evolved to get our attention
Anyone who’s lived with a cat knows that there’s no “one-size-fits-all” meow. Rather, a cat has a diverse meow-cabulary, with different sounds used in different situations. Other animals have similar vocal repertoires. Dogs vary their barks, and monkeys have different alarm calls for different predators.

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Switzerland Wants Children to Eat Less Chocolate More Insects

Switzerland Wants Children to Eat Less Chocolate  More Insects

MAUR, Switzerland—In this land of cheese and chocolate, children are being schooled in the more subtle pleasures of eating mealworms, locusts and crickets.

On a recent morning, students at a middle school outside Zurich gathered around a table laden with snacks made of insects. They quickly scooped up spiced mealworms, crickets dusted with paprika, and crackers made with flour from ground-up crickets.

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