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The Watercure Recipe - by Russell Mariani- Weekend hospital patients tend to be older and sicker - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2016 from Victor MarchionePatients admitted to the hospital over the weekend generally tend to be older and sicker. This finding may also contribute to the fact that more deaths occur on weekends. The study looked at over 500 medical emergency patients in Belfast, and compared those who arrived at the hospital between ...
Views: 862 - Midlife weight loss linked with higher dementia risk - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2016 from Victor MarchioneWeight loss beginning in midlife and extending into later life could be a sign of dementia, as uncovered by researchers at the Mayo Clinic. The findings revealed that individuals who lose weight over the course of decades are at a higher risk for mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which is the ...
Views: 835 - ADHD and obesity risk higher in girls: Study - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2016 from Victor MarchioneA new study has found that girls with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at a higher risk of becoming obese than girls without the condition. The Mayo Clinic conducted the study with 1,000 girls to uncover their findings. They suggest that girls with ADHD have double the risk of ...
Views: 1013 - Things You Should Know About Hip Replacement - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2016 from Advanced OrthopedicsThe key question to be answered of course is COULD A 2-POUND PIECE OF AN ARTIFICIAL JOINT CHANGE YOUR LIFE? Definitely, The Quality Of Life Be Will Enhanced By The Surgery At Center For Advanced Orthopedics And Sports Medicine, And You Will Be On Your Way To A New Lease On Life! Who Is a ...
Views: 848 - Discover the New Face of Longevity: Unlock Level 12.0 - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2016 from Noelle NelsonYou know that rush you get when you’ve achieved the next level in “Clash of Clans,” or unlocked a new level by playing a mystery quest in “Candy Crush”? You strut, you tweet, you pat yourself vigorously on the back, you make sure everybody knows your new status in Clan or Crush life, and off you ...
Views: 1384 - Opt For Heart Health Everyday - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2016 from Michelle StewartWe've turned the page on the calendar -the chocolate roses, truffles, heart-shaped foods and all that jazz are behind us. I'm not trying to dismiss February 14 as insignificant, but I do want to remind you that the heart is bigger than one day. I want you to give equal attention to keeping ...
Views: 746 - Flu vaccine effectiveness for pregnant women determined by trimester - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2016 from Victor MarchioneThe effectiveness of the influenza (flu) vaccine for pregnant women is determined by the trimester the woman is in when she receives the shot. The findings were presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting™. The Centers for Disease Control and ...
Views: 706 - Anxiety and depression reduced in women during women-only cardiac rehabilitation - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2016 from Victor MarchioneAnxiety and depression can be reduced in women who partake in women-only cardiac rehabilitation programs. Women are less inclined to enroll in a cardiac rehab which could be highly beneficial for their heart health as cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women ...
Views: 886 - Chiropractic Treatment And Care For Ankylosing Spondylitis - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2016 from Dr. Charles V. Nicolai"The power of the human body to recover when given a chance is amazing." - Dr. Charles V. Nicolai Ankylosing Spondylitis, also known as AS, is a form of arthritis that primarily affects the spine and sometimes causes inflammation in other joints. AS responds to chiropractic care, however not ...
Views: 1370 - Super Bowl increases the risk of flu, even death - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2016 from Victor MarchioneWith the Super Bowl right around the corner, researchers suggest there is an influx of flu cases and even death. The findings come from analyzing data between 1974 and 2009, where researchers uncovered that during the Super Bowl there is an 18 percent higher risk of flu-related deaths among ...
Views: 970 - Antiperspirant, deodorant harm underarm bacteria: Study - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2016 from Victor MarchioneAntiperspirant and deodorant may keep you dry and smelling good, but new findings suggest they good bacteria of the underarm. Although the researchers are unaware whether the disruption of bacteria has any negative consequences, it is still important to note there is possibility that ...
Views: 769 - Neck pain: Certain treatments to treat it in your home Part II - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2016 from Robin joThe ache in the neck is quite a common medical condition of the recent era. Due to the stress and everyday pressure, neck pain becomes chronic, sometimes and becomes irresistible too. For a quick heal and cure, certain homely remedies can be followed and maintained. Melbourne is quite a busy ...
Views: 590(1 vote) - Body mass index (BMI) inaccurate for determining health: Study - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2016 from Victor MarchioneBody mass index (BMI) is a measurement designed to determine if a person is healthy or not, but a UCLA-led study has found that relying on BMI is inaccurate. Some employers use BMI to determine how much an employee will cost them medical-wise, and some insurers will begin to charge individuals ...
Views: 1023 - Zika Virus outbreak 2016, mosquito bites, insecticides and more - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2016 from Victor MarchioneThe Zika virus is spread through mosquito bites and insecticides can help reduce your risk of getting bitten. The Zika virus originated in Brazil and is quickly becoming a global problem with many countries now being labeled as dangerous for travel, especially for pregnant women. The Zika ...
Views: 826 - Fighting Inflammation In Your Body Using Foods That Are Anti Inflammatory - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2016 from Josef BichlerInflammation is a natural response of your immune system to injury, sickness, or disease. However, in the case of arthritis, inflammation of the joints may cause irreparable damage and severe pain. Traditional medical treatments for arthritis involve different types of prescription drugs, ...
Views: 515 - Falls in men prevented with exercise - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2016 from Victor MarchioneIn older men, regular exercise has been found to reduce the risk of falls that lead to serious health complications and negatively impact their quality of life. Study author Dr. Thomas Gill said, “The physical activity program was more effective in reducing the rate of serious fall injuries in ...
Views: 1192(1 vote) - Traumatic brain injury (TBI) linked with buildup of Alzheimer’s plaques - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2016 from Victor MarchioneSuffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) increases the buildup of Alzheimer’s plaques in the brain, as found by a new study that suggests these plaques even form in areas not typical to Alzheimer’s disease. Previous research has proposed that TBI can contribute to dementia, and this research ...
Views: 1024 - Weight loss and healthy fat diet improve cholesterol - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneWeight loss and consumption of healthy fats as seen in theMediterranean diet – olive oil, fish, etc. – have been found to help improve cholesterol numbers. Moreover, the results were found to be high in women, specifically women who are insulin-resistant. In the U.S., 28 percent of American ...
Views: 1040 - New blood pressure guidelines may pose risk to some patients - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2016 from Victor MarchioneThere is an ongoing debate with regards to whether older Americans should be put on blood pressure medications, but recent findings suggest that new guidelines may be putting some of these patients at risk for stroke. In 2014, a panel of experts suggested raising blood pressure guidelines for ...
Views: 946 - Knee pain: What to do and what not to do Part I - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2016 from Robin joThe knee is the largest and most important joint of our body. Every day it bears loads of burden and that pressure may affect your knee negatively. As a consequence you may suffer from severe knee pain. But if you know the do's and Don’ts of knee pain, you can reduce it easily. Melbourne is a ...
Views: 477 - Take the Time before the Time Takes You - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! The mainstream western mindset, aka monkey-mind, aka mundanitude, continues to suck the vibrancy out of intelligent, creative, sensitive souls who try albeit in vain, to fit into it. The resulting rise in health crises both physical and emotional, coupled with the current spiritual ...
Views: 1326(1 vote) - Fish-rich diet may protect the brain against Alzheimer’s disease - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2016 from Victor MarchioneA diet rich in fish and seafood may protect the brain of people with a genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Furthermore, mercury in fish was not found to increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. The researchers examined human brains and found that those who consumed seafood-rich ...
Views: 1062 - Certain qualities a good massage therapist should have: Part I - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2016 from Robin joA massage therapist is the nuclear of a massage parlor. Massage creates a soothing effect on the mind, body and soul of the customer. That is why everyone wants a therapist who has enough knowledge, skill, experience and the capability of execution in the proper way. Melbourne is flourished ...
Views: 550 - Include Anti Inflammatory Vegetables In Your Diet - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2016 from Josef BichlerAre you suffering from a painful or swollen joint? Are you often bothered by a generalized body-ache? Such pains and aches could be a symptom of arthritis or an inflammatory response in your body. The pain could be unbearable at times, forcing people to visit a doctor's clinic. Unfortunately, ...
Views: 508 - Bedbugs becoming resistant to insecticides - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2016 from Victor MarchioneIn some U.S. cities, bedbugs are becoming resistant to insecticides. Neonics are a common form of insecticides to eliminate and control bedbugs, but the new study has uncovered that many bedbugs are becoming resistant to this common mode of control. Data was collected from homes in Cincinnati ...
Views: 1277 - Low-fat diets no more effective than other diets: Study - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2016 from Victor MarchioneWhen it comes to weight loss, low-fat diets are often recommended, but new research suggests they are no different than other popular diets. Study lead, Deirdre Tobias, said, “We found that low-fat diets were not more effective than higher-fat diets for long-term weight loss.” The researchers ...
Views: 756 - 40% of Canadians affected by sleep disorders, leads to serious health risks - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2016 from Victor MarchioneResearch has found that nearly 40 percent of Canadians are affected by sleep disorders in their lifetime, which can lead to serious health consequences. Contributors to sleep disorders include long working hours, social and family responsibilities, irregular shift work and illness. Psychological ...
Views: 748 - The truth about bacon and cancer - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2016 from Victor MarchioneBy now you may have heard the ground-breaking news – bacon is linked to an increased risk of cancer. Maybe your heart broke a little bit; how can something so delicious be so harmful? But then again, aren’t the best things always the worst for you? There is a lot of information currently ...
Views: 919 - Preventing and Treating Sports Injuries - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2016 from accessible Physical TherapyWe Cannot Teach People Anything; We Can Only Help Them Discover It Within Themselves!!! Exercise is an important part of life in order to become or stay healthy. For many people, sports are a fun way of burning extra calories, socializing and getting fit. Unfortunately, this also means the ...
Views: 887(1 vote) - Stool test effective for detecting colon cancer - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2016 from Victor MarchioneA stool test has been found to be an effective means in detecting colon cancer according to the latest findings. The test looks for blood in stool and can be conducted on an annual basis. Researchers believe that stool testing is not only effective, but is a safer, more cost-effective mode of ...
Views: 860 - 8 million childhood deaths caused by preventable illnesses - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2016 from Victor MarchioneWorldwide nearly eight million childhood and teen deaths occur by preventable illnesses. Analysis revealed that six million deaths occurred for preventable and treatable conditions such as diarrhea, malaria, and respiratory tract infections. Authors of the Global Burden of Disease Pediatrics ...
Views: 1247 - Fatty liver and heart failure are linked in obese people - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2016 from Victor MarchioneA new study has found a link between fatty liver and heart failure in obese individuals. The findings stress the importance of dietary intervention in those who are obese. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a common liver disease affecting 70 to 90 percent of obese individuals or ...
Views: 1149 - Key differences between heart attacks in men and women - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2016 from Victor MarchioneExperts stress, there are key differences between heart attacks in men and women, from causes to symptoms, and they can also be more fatal in women. The American Heart Association hopes to raise awareness of these differences to make women aware of heart attack indicators along with different ...
Views: 851 - Bariatric surgery before knee surgery could help morbidly obese patients - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2016 from Victor MarchioneBariatric surgery has come under a lot of flak in recent years but one cannot ignore its benefits – especially when it comes to obese patients needing knee surgery. Statistics show that adverse outcomes and post-operative maintenance costs are on the rise in obese patients who undergo following ...
Views: 915 - Brain damage likely from chronic stress and anxiety: Study - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2016 from Victor MarchioneBased on the results of an analytical study, scientists from the Rotman Research Institute, a division of Baycrest Health Sciences, caution people that chronic stress and anxiety may lead to an increased risk for developing depression, and even dementia. So what exactly is chronic ...
Views: 944 - New technology to help detect depression before it starts - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2016 from Victor MarchioneScientists from MIT and Harvard have developed a new brain imaging study that can help detect children who have a greater risk of developing depression later in life. In a report which appears in the journal Biological Psychiatry, Prof John Gabrieli, a professor of brain and cognitive ...
Views: 855 - Blood test may predict when antibiotics will be unsuccessful - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2016 from Victor MarchioneResearchers are closer to developing a blood test which may be able to distinguish between viral and bacterial infections in turn knowing when antibiotics will be unsuccessful. If completed, this blood test will be able to be conducted in a doctor’s office and the researchers are hopeful that it ...
Views: 735 - All You need to know about Physical Therapy - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2016 from Alliance Rehab & Physical TherapyDespite The Advancing Science Of Medicine, Patient Care Still Involves A Great Deal Of Art And Heart. Physical therapy is an integral part of healthcare services in the 21st century. This dynamic profession is dedicated to identifying the highest functional potential of the individual client ...
Views: 965 - Start Eating Foods That Are Anti Inflammatory - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2016 from Josef BichlerAre you battling with inflammation, joint injury or chronic joint pain? If you are, you are at the right place. In this article I am going to bring you up to speed with the different foods that are anti inflammatory. These foods will come in handy in reducing inflammation and joint ...
Views: 514 - Ways to fight osteoarthritis to get rid of neck pain - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2016 from Robin joOne of the major reasons of knee pain in Melbourne is osteoarthritis, which generally affects the elderly and aged people. The pain is unbearable to them and that is why they consult doctors and seek homely remedies to reduce the severe ache they are undergoing. Osteoarthritis is a very ...
Views: 578 - Non-recommended screenings for prostate and breast cancer, harming seniors - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2016 from Victor MarchioneAccording to an article published online by JAMA Oncology, around 16% of seniors (65 or older) may have received non-recommended screenings for prostate and breast cancers. The reason they do so is because of limited life expectancies of less than 10 years. The health guidelines currently in ...
Views: 1021 - Taking medicine by the spoon leads to dosage errors - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2016 from Victor MarchioneMany of us take liquid medications either with a teaspoon or table spoon but a new study has found this contributes to dosage errors. The findings of the study have offered suggestions that rather than using teaspoon or tablespoon as measurements, dosages be changed to milliliters. Previous ...
Views: 792 - Depression symptoms don’t vary between seasons - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2016 from Victor MarchioneResearchers have found that depression symptoms do not vary between the changes of seasons. Senior author, Steven LoBello, said, “In conversations with colleagues, the belief in the association of seasonal changes with depression is more-or-less taken as a given and the same belief is widespread ...
Views: 2279 - Parkinson’s disease patients benefit from aerobic exercise - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2016 from Victor MarchioneA recent study has found that ongoing aerobic activity may help slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease which is a disorder that affects the nervous system. J. Eric Ahlskog, Ph.D., M.D., a neurologist at Mayo Clinic, said, “Aerobic exercise means vigorous exercise, which makes you hot, ...
Views: 1274 - Get massage directly at your home in Melbourne: Part I - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2016 from Robin joMassage is the quickest and easiest way to get your body relieved. But in Melbourne, people lead a fast and busy life, due to which it is impossible for them to go out to enjoy a soothing massage. That is why, many mobile massage service has been established there. Famous American ...
Views: 547 - Berries and citrus fruits may aid in male sexual function - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2016 from Victor MarchioneA new study has found that components in berries and citrus fruits may aid in male sexual function by helping them maintain a healthy erection. The research suggests that eating a flavonoid-rich diet may help improve erectile function as much as walking for two to five hours ...
Views: 1075 - Women are better protected against the flu than men - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2016 from Victor MarchioneLatest findings suggest that women have better protection and are better defended against the flu compared to men. Estrogen is found to help ward of the flu virus which may explain why men experience the flu worse than women. Furthermore, the findings may help create more effective flu ...
Views: 921 - Eat this for better digestion - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2016 from Victor MarchioneWe all have those days where we feel bloated, constipated or even have diarrhea. Digestion woes can leave us feeling not like ourselves and prisoners in our own body’s captive to never leaving the bathroom. Whether digestive symptoms happen to you sporadically or even on the daily basis, the ...
Views: 1153 - Thyroid disease can have significant effects on fertility, pregnancy, suggests a new review - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2016 from Victor MarchioneResearch has found that thyroid disease can have significant implications on fertility and pregnancy and women presenting reproductive health issues should be screened for thyroid problems. Thyroid hormones help control the metabolism and these same hormones also play a role in growth and ...
Views: 835 - Tips to Keep Your Joints Healthy - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2016 from Advanced OrthopedicsKeep Your Moving Parts Moving. Keeping your joints healthy and functioning to the best of their ability will help ensure you have a pain-free lifestyle. Center For Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine offers some helpful tips when it comes to protecting your joints. You have many joints ...
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