http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/rss/reports.html en-us © 2008 MediZine LLC. All rights reserved. customerservice@johnshopkinshealthalerts.com webmaster@iproduction.com Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:07:39 CST Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:07:39 CST IPS - www.iproduction.com If you have arthritis, you may not feel much like moving. However, numerous studies show that appropriate exercise can help relieve the pain and stiffness of arthritis. Exercise can also improve mobility and function, help ward off other conditions like heart disease, and lift your spirits and self-esteem. To get the greatest benefit, most rheumatologists recommend a program that combines range-of-motion, strengthening, and aerobic exercises. http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/arthritis/3405-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:00:00 CST yedrops are the most common treatment for glaucoma, a vision-threatening disorder that affects more than two million Americans. But for about 10% of patients, eyedrops are not sufficient. In those cases, laser therapy or surgery is usually recommended to prevent further vision loss. http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/vision/3251-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:00:00 CST Do you typically start your day with a bagel or Danish? If so, you may want to switch to a slice of whole-wheat toast or a bowl of cereal made with whole grains. The latest research shows that whole grains may lead to better heart health, including reductions in heart disease, blood cholesterol, abdominal fat, and a marker of inflammation called C-reactive protein (CRP). http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/heart_health/3428-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:00:00 CST Approximately 14 million American men have or are at risk for osteoporosis. As with women, men with osteoporosis have an increased risk of fracture. In fact, one third of all osteoporosis-related fractures occur in men, and one of every five men will experience such a fracture at some point in his life. To put this into perspective, after age 60, a man's risk of hip or spinal fracture is similar to his risk of developing prostate cancer. http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/back_pain_osteoporosis/3407-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:00:00 CST n the quest to find a way to prevent prostate cancer, finasteride (Proscar) was once a rising star -- until evidence showed a potential link between it and high-grade prostate cancer. Now research suggests that this and other concerns are unfounded. But not everyone is convinced. Two Hopkins specialists weigh in on the debate. http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/prostate_disorders/3401-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Thu, 18 Feb 2010 06:00:00 CST You probably know that sildenafil (commonly known as Viagra) is a popular drug for men with erectile dysfunction (ED). But what you may not know is that it is being investigated as a possible treatment for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as well. This use for sildenafil is just one of a host of new treatments for COPD now under investigation. http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/lung_disorders/3408-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:00:00 CST Many people with diabetes do not realize that their number one potential health threat is not retinopathy or neuropathy, but cardiovascular disease. Why is cardiovascular disease so common in people with diabetes? Read on … http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/diabetes/3396-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:00:00 CST Americans love salt. On average, we consume twice the recommended daily maximum intake of 2,300 mg of sodium each day, which is 10 to 20 times what is needed for normal body function. Our bodies do need some salt -- but not that much. Here's what you should know. http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/nutrition_weight_control/3360-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:00:00 CST Pain is one of the most common symptoms people with depression complain about, and people who are depressed experience more impairment from their pain than those who are not depressed. Often, the depression-pain scenario plays out in a vicious cycle, and to find relief from one, you must treat the other. … http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/healthy_living/3034-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:00:00 CST Body dissatisfaction is not only a signature problem of youth. An increasing number of middle-aged and older women are developing eating disorders. In this Special Report, Johns Hopkins explores eating disorders -- an all-too-common condition. http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/depression_anxiety/3359-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:00:00 CST Like a heart attack, a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) is an emergency that requires immediate medical attention. Getting to the hospital as soon as symptoms start is essential, because prompt diagnosis and treatment is the key to improving the outcome. Responding quickly to a TIA also is crucial since about one third of TIAs go on to become full-blown strokes. Yet many of us don't know the symptoms of stroke – or what to do. Here's what the research reveals. http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/hypertension_stroke/3357-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Tue, 05 Jan 2010 06:00:00 CST If you've tried medication for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and it hasn't controlled your symptoms, it's time to consider a different approach. That used to mean surgery to remove excess prostate tissue. But today you have a number of less invasive options, including a new laser procedure called photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP) or GreenLight laser therapy. … http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/enlarged_prostate/3338-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:00:00 CST