Question 1

how dre exam is performed ?

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Gloved finger: The doctor inserts a gloved finger via the anus to feel tissues in the rectum and surrounding organs, especially prostate, in case of a man. You may consult this site for more info on this topic.
http://www.webmd.com/colorectal-cancer/digital-rectal-examination-dre#1

Question 2

is dark chocolate good for u?

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Dark chocolate: Dark chocolate contains many anti oxidants and as such it is good for the heart and it increases blood flow to the brain and other organs. It also contains minerals important to the body.

Question 3

is eating dark chocolate good?

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Great question: We welcome questions about healthful eating at healthtap. Chocolate is made with cocoa which is rich in flavanols. Flavanols are antioxidants which help to decrease blood pressure & maintain vascular health. Dark chocolate contains the most flavanols of the different chocolates. Chocolate should be 65% or higher cocoa and be limited to 85 grams per day.

Question 4

i feel depres.what should i do?

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Call your: Psychiatrist, try exercise, talk to family members, do some activities you enjoy, talk to your spiritual leader or reliable friends and remain active

Question 5

dark chocolate is it healthier?

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Cacao: Dark chocolate has higher % of cacao , the bean from which chocolate is made. It's less sweet, doesn't have the milk of milk choc which has more fat and sugar, in general. Cacao has theobromine and phenylethylamine /pea which have CNS enhancing or stimulant effects, theobromine is like caffeine. Pea ("love chemical")  probably gets deactivated in the gut. Cacao has antioxidants , too.

Question 6

are glow-in-the-dark pajama safe?

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Likely safe to wear: Glow-in-the-dark clothing is probably safe.  The material that glows is not radioactive, and does not emit any light unless it first absorbs some light.  Over time, the material fades as it emits out the light energy that it absorbed.  Since glow-in-the-dark pajamas are a novelty item, they need not be used if one has concerns about long-term or environmental effects of glow-in-the-dark materials.

Question 7

why do people bowls be dark green?

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Green foods or rapid: Transit time through the GI tract.

Question 8

why is my vision going dark slowly?

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PLEASE SEE AN EYE: Specialist as soon as possible. Many possibilities, some of them dangerous.

Question 9

what are d.r.e's (rectal exams) for?

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Is it all OK?: Part of any physical exam, dre checks out what is happening inside your anal area, can palpate the prostate in  men, check for hemorrhoids, fissures, abnormal masses, hidden blood, and other abnormaliteis that may or may not cause problems for you. Part of any routine physical after age 40 in both men and women--not to be skipped espite the squeamishness many have in getting it done!

Question 10

how to not be so afraid of the dark?

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Cognitive behavioral: Therapy is a great approach for this.

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