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Prehab Helps Rehab
People with osteoarthritis who are facing an upcoming knee replacement may have better results if they participate in a rehabilitation program before surgery.
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Posted in Arthritis on April 30, 2012
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How to Avoid a Pain in the Neck
If you're like many people, at some point, you're likely to have a pain in the neck -- literally, that is. In fact, up to 50 percent of American adults experience neck pain each year. The good news is that only about 10 percent of them have neck pain so severe that it affects their ability to carry out daily activities. More...
Posted in Back Pain on May 4, 2012
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Fiber Consumption and Colon Cancer: What’s the Link?
The issue of whether dietary fiber can help prevent colorectal cancer has always been unclear, as studies have reached inconsistent results. Now a study from the Journal of the National Cancer Institute (Volume 102, page 614) suggests that the type of dietary assessment tools used in these studies might be to blame. More...
Posted in Colon Cancer on May 2, 2012
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Should You Take Fish Oil for Depression: Part 2
Study findings on omega-3s or fish oil and depression have shown inconsistent results. However, several clinical trials have shown promise. Here’s what we know so far ... More...
Posted in Depression and Anxiety on May 1, 2012
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Nine Tips to Help You Stay in Good Control During an Illness
People with diabetes must be especially careful when suffering from an illness like a cold or the flu. Not only does illness affect your eating, sleeping and exercise habits -- which are closely linked to blood glucose control -- but it may also cause the liver to release more glucose into the bloodstream.
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Posted in Diabetes on May 3, 2012
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Ask the Doctor About Heartburn Treatment
It’s estimated that heartburn affects 10 to 20 percent of U.S. adults every day. If you’re in this group, you may be wondering, “When should I stop trying to treat my heartburn on my own with over-the-counter medications and see a doctor?” Here’s our advice. More...
Posted in Digestive Health on May 7, 2012
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Promising Therapy for Chronic Prostatitis
Men with chronic pelvic pain syndrome who fail to find relief with traditional treatments may benefit from an intensive six-day combination physical therapy-behavioral treatment that targets pelvic muscle tenderness. More...
Posted in Enlarged Prostate on May 9, 2012
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Goodbye Pyramid, Hello Food Plate
The pursuit of good nutrition has become a whole lot simpler. Recently the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) replaced the MyPyramid food guidance system with MyPlate as the official model for healthy dietary choices. The recommendations for what should be on your plate haven't changed, but a shift in emphasis and a new illustration promise to make the guidelines easier to visualize, follow and remember. More...
Posted in Healthy Living on April 18, 2012
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Are Biventricular Pacemakers Overprescribed? What the Research Suggests …
Over the past decade, cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), which involves the implantation of a biventricular pacemaker, has become an increasingly common treatment for certain heart failure patients who do not respond adequately to medication. However, according to new research, about 40 percent of the 50,000 people who receive biventricular pacemakers each year may not benefit from the devices, which cost about $70,000 each. More...
Posted in Heart Health on May 11, 2012
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Measuring Blood Pressure, Two Arms Are Better Than One
Odds are that when your doctor takes your blood pressure, he or she measures it in only one arm. Yet, guidelines from the American Heart Association have for some time recommended measuring blood pressure in both arms at a patient's initial visit -- and findings from a recent study suggest why clinicians should routinely perform the two-arm measurement. The study, published in The Lancet, found that a substantial difference in blood pressure readings between arms indicates an increased risk of developing vascular disease and of dying of heart disease. More...
Posted in Hypertension and Stroke on May 15, 2012
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Are You Taking Your Inhaler as Prescribed? Here’s Advice That May Help
If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma and your doctor has prescribed an inhaler, you know that using it is essential to help control your lung disease. But that doesn't mean you always use it as prescribed. More...
Posted in Lung Disorders on May 10, 2012
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Six Key Signs That Memory Loss May Be Serious
At least three-fourths of people over age 50 report that their memory is not as good as it was. The reality is that more than 90 percent of those who do complain about memory impairment do not have Alzheimer's or dementia. Many memory complaints reflect changes in ability over time but appear to be relatively minor and due to normal age-related changes in the function of the brain. More...
Posted in Memory on May 14, 2012
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Staying Hydrated: How Much Should You Drink?
We need water to keep our bodies functioning properly. But, as we get older, our thirst-response system diminishes and we may not feel thirsty, even as dehydration sets in. Dehydration can lead to constipation, balance problems and falls, urinary tract infections, kidney failure and slower healing from wounds, ulcers and orthopedic injuries. More...
Posted in Nutrition and Weight Control on May 16, 2012
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Does Consuming a High-Protein Diet Increase the Risk of Osteoporosis?
Consuming high amounts of protein -- especially from animal foods -- has been considered a risk factor for osteoporosis or fractures because it increases calcium excretion. Findings from a small, short-term study published in the Journal of Nutrition (Volume 141, page 391) suggest that this concern may not be warranted. More...
Posted in Osteoporosis on April 13, 2012
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Getting a Second Opinion: It’s Easier Than You Think
When faced with a serious medical condition like prostate cancer, many men seek a second opinion to confirm their diagnosis or clarify treatment options. Yet others dread getting a second opinion for fear of offending their doctor. But that's rarely the case: Doctors are accustomed to having their patients consult another doctor to get a second point of view, and some doctors may recommend it. More...
Posted in Prostate Disorders on May 17, 2012
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Medication Assistance Programs
If you're like many Americans, coping with the cost of medications can be burdensome, even with help from various health insurance plans. More...
Posted in Vision on April 27, 2012
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Digestive Health
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Enlarged Prostate
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Healthy Living
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Heart Health
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Hypertension and Stroke
- Measuring Blood Pressure, Two Arms Are Better Than One
- Blood Pressure Matters – At Any Age
- Diuretics: A NEW Look at an OLD Medicine
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Knee Replacement Surgery
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Lung Disorders
- Are You Taking Your Inhaler as Prescribed? Here’s Advice That May Help
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Memory
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Nutrition and Weight Control
- Staying Hydrated: How Much Should You Drink?
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- Gaining Weight? It Could Be Your Medication
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Osteoporosis
- Does Consuming a High-Protein Diet Increase the Risk of Osteoporosis?
- Should You Consider Vertebroplasty? Here’s What the Research Suggests
- Recovering From a Hip Fracture: What to Expect
- Personalizing Your Fracture Risk with FRAX
- The Sobering Facts About Hip Fracture
- Rethinking the Role of Protein-Rich Diets in Osteoporosis Prevention
- Osteoporosis Screening: When Should You Start?
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Prostate Disorders
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- Understanding the TNM Prostate Cancer Staging System
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- A New Look at Cryosurgery
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Vision
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