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"Oooh, now it's burning even more than before!"

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Foolish ways that men try to take care of their own health problems are described. They include trying to put a dislocated shoulder into place by banging it against a wall, driving to the hospital during a heart attack, overdosing on Viagra and pouring peroxide on wounds.

United States, Personal narratives, Humor and anecdotes, Health behavior, Self-care, Health, Self care (Health)

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In thickness and in health: baldness may be your destination, but how long it takes to get there is optional

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A high-fat diet, smoking, traumatic events, scalp disorders such as psoriasis and dieting can cause hair loss. The hair can also fall out prematurely if the scalp gets sunburned. Hair-thickening shampoos can provide more body or give the illusion of more hair.

Evaluation, Causes of, Physiological aspects, Baldness, Alopecia, Shampoos

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Diagnose your diet

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Men can diagnose their own health problems by a simple analysis of symptoms in the context of their diet. The examples of leg cramps, diarrhea, skin problems, odor problems, dental problems, fatigue, hair problems are discussed.

Methods, Analysis, Diet, Diet in disease, Diagnosis, Self-examination, Medical, Self examination (Medical)

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