Viet Nam News By Dr. Mathieu Nalpas* Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a bacteria that can infect and live in the stomach. It was identified for the first time in 1982. It’s presence in the stomach has been linked with gastritis, stomach ulcer and stomach cancer. However, most of the people infected with H. Pylori are not symptomatic and the bacteria does not cause any problems. The infection is more common in developing countries than in Western countries. This is usually a lifelong infection unless it is treated with medicines to eradicate the bacteria. How do we catch H. pylori ? The exact mechanism of transmission is not known with certainty. We probably catch it during childhood, from other child or family members. It is very rare to catch H. pylori as an adult, most of the people are infected during childhood. The bacteria stays in the stomach all the life if it is not treated. Possibilities of transmission include sharing food and utensils, contact with … [Read more...] about Helicobacter pylori
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The power of HMB In preventing muscle loss of the elderly
Two glasses of Ensure Gold can provide enough HMB to protect your muscle daily Muscles play a role in your body’s movement, balance, and posture, as well as your metabolism and even facial structure. Your muscles are a critical source of strength and energy as you recover. When you’re sick or hospitalised, your body doesn’t get enough of the nutrients it needs to recover, which causes it to break down muscle tissue. This kind of muscle loss is associated with delayed recovery from illness, slowed wound healing and impacts the quality of life. However, we might only recognise the role of muscles when we have lost them, for example during hospitalization or falls. Starting at the age of 40, adults can naturally lose up to 8 per cent of muscle every decade. After the age of 70, that rate almost doubles up to 15 per cent. The good news is, while aging is a natural process, muscle loss can be slowed down or reversed, thanks to the discovery of HMB, a unique nutritional … [Read more...] about The power of HMB In preventing muscle loss of the elderly
Abbott unlocks the power of HMB to prevent muscle loss for the elderly
Two glasses of Ensure Gold can provide enough HMB to protect your muscle daily Muscles play a role in your body’s movement, balance, and posture, as well as your metabolism and even facial structure. Your muscles are a critical source of strength and energy as you recover. When you’re sick or hospitalised, your body doesn’t get enough of the nutrients it needs to recover, which causes it to break down muscle tissue. This kind of muscle loss is associated with delayed recovery from illness, slowed wound healing and impacts the quality of life. However, we might only recognise the role of muscles when we have lost them, for example during hospitalization or falls. Starting at the age of 40, adults can naturally lose up to 8 per cent of muscle every decade. After the age of 70, that rate almost doubles up to 15 per cent. The good news is, while aging is a natural process, muscle loss can be slowed down or reversed, thanks to the discovery of HMB, a unique nutritional … [Read more...] about Abbott unlocks the power of HMB to prevent muscle loss for the elderly
Hand-ground chả mực, a speciality of Hạ Long
By Hồ Hoàng Visitors of Hạ Long City can enjoy fresh seafood to appease their hungry stomachs, but they can also enjoy the local speciality of chả mực — fried ground squid cakes. The dish was voted one of the country’s top 10 tastiest dishes by Asian Record. Local Bùi Văn Mừng, 80, said that nature has given many special gifts to Hạ Long Bay, including squid with a buttery, chewy soft and aromatic flavour. Squid in the central and southern regions are much more salty compared with the Hạ Long variety, he said. Mừng recalled the squid cakes made by his mother some 20 years ago.“She would wake up very early in the morning to go to the beach and wait for a boat from offshore to come in. She’d buy the thick squid and bring it home to grind it in a stone mortar. “The grinding process is very important. The grinded squid should not be too well-kneaded, but rather must still … [Read more...] about Hand-ground chả mực, a speciality of Hạ Long
Van Dijk led Liverpool defence set for City acid test
Virgil van Dijk has lived up to his billing as the world's most expensive defender in his short Liverpool career, but shutting out a desperate Manchester City in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday will be his biggest test yet. Van Dijk-led Liverpool defence set for City acid test, photo: AFP / Oli SCARFF Runaway Premier League leaders City could line-up with the most expensive defence ever assembled for their rescue mission, but they may regret letting Van Dijk get away if they fail in their mammoth task to overturn a 3-0 first-leg deficit. Liverpool beat off competition from City to sign Van Dijk for £75 million (US$106 million) in January from Southampton, six months after their first attempt to land the Dutchman failed. Jurgen Klopp was much-criticised early in the campaign for refusing to splash out on a back-up option to Van Dijk as Liverpool's chances of challenging City for the title vanished quickly due to defensive … [Read more...] about Van Dijk led Liverpool defence set for City acid test