http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/rss/reports.html en-us © 2008 MediZine LLC. All rights reserved. customerservice@johnshopkinshealthalerts.com webmaster@iproduction.com Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:29:53 CST Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:29:53 CST IPS - www.iproduction.com If you've ever woken up with an aching back after a night of tossing and turning, you know the value of a good night's sleep. On the other hand, if you've gone to bed feeling pain in your neck or back, you know how hard it is to get that good night's sleep. There seems to be a reciprocal relationship between sleep and pain. It's unclear whether chronic pain is caused by or is an effect of disturbed sleep. What is clear is that pain worsens when you are deprived of sleep. So it's essential to do whatever you can to make sure you sleep as well as you can. Here's some advice from Johns Hopkins. http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/back_pain_osteoporosis/2871-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Fri, 02 Jan 2009 06:00:00 CST f you're a middle-aged man, should you consider testosterone-replacement therapy to relieve symptoms of 'male menopause?' That's the question we explore in this important Special Report that reviews the risks and benefits of testosterone-replacement therapy. http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/prostate_disorders/2859-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Thu, 25 Dec 2008 06:00:00 CST What else is so essential, so continuous, and yet so unnoticed? When all goes well, you breathe in and out about 25,000 times each day. Every inward breath carries oxygen into your lungs, where it passes into your bloodstream and is pumped with each heartbeat throughout your body, powering the chemical energy that keeps you alive and operating. An exhalation always follows, ridding your body of a waste product: carbon dioxide. http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/lung_disorders/2862-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Thu, 18 Dec 2008 06:00:00 CST What if you could keep close tabs on your blood sugar without losing a drop of blood? Under-the-skin sensors that monitor glucose levels around the clock and sound an alarm if levels get dangerously high or low are increasingly available to people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. This article from our Health After 50 newsletter explains the benefits of the continuous glucose monitor. … http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/diabetes/2821-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Thu, 11 Dec 2008 06:00:00 CST While vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin D are really the only dietary supplements you may need to stay healthy as you get older, many people are still tempted to try other supplements. In this Special Report Johns Hopkins helps you see beyond the hype and understand the risks and benefits of the dietary supplements you take. http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/nutrition_weight_control/2848-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:00:00 CST If you have a lung condition and are trying to reduce indoor air pollution in your home, portable air cleaning devices may look like an attractive option to cut down on lung irritants. But do they really work? Here's a review of your choices from the experts at Johns Hopkins. … http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/healthy_living/2251-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:00:00 CST The link between depression and physical illness has been well explored, and now researchers are turning their attention to the role of anxiety disorders in prompting medical problems. Johns Hopkins sheds light on this intriguing connection. http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/depression_anxiety/2678-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:00:00 CST If you are like many older Americans with high blood pressure, you probably lead a fairly sedentary lifestyle. But studies show that beginning a physical activity program at any age can improve your heart health. And the good news is that the studies also show that the level of physical activity does not have to be strenuous to reap the benefits. … http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/hypertension_stroke/2779-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:00:00 CST Have you ever wondered why a medication your doctor has prescribed -- for example, a diuretic -- turns out to have little effect on you, while a friend taking the same medication experiences a dramatic benefit? Or perhaps you've had an adverse reaction to a medication that most other people can take without difficulty. The "typical" effects a medication produces are established through research and clinical use. http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/prescription_drugs/657-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:00:00 CST Cancer changes everything. At first, the focus is on the physical disease and the many decisions around treatment. In that harried time, the psychological and emotional effects of having colon or rectal cancer may not even be on the agenda. In this Special Report, Johns Hopkins reviews professional resources to help you cope emotionally with colorectal cancer. … http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/colon_cancer/2698-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:00:00 CST Approximately 80% of dementia patients are cared for by family members. That's millions of family members who provide care for a parent or relative, many of whom must balance these duties with the demands of their full-time jobs and other family members. If you are caring for a family member or friend with Alzheimer's disease, this Special Report from a recent Johns Hopkins Memory Bulletin offers practical support and advice. … http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/memory/2686-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Mon, 20 Oct 2008 06:00:00 CDT Although digestive disorders are physical conditions, they do have an emotional component as well. This is not the erroneous and outdated notion that these conditions are 'all in your head,' but rather the idea that your mental and emotional states may affect your physical one. In this Special Report, Johns Hopkins reviews the benefits four proven relaxation techniques – progressive muscle relaxation, autogenic training, meditation, and guided imagery. … http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/digestive_health/2683-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:00:00 CDT