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What Is Tendinitis (Tendonitis)?

January 11, 2010

Tendinitis, also known as tendonitis, is the inflammation of a tendon. Tendinitis is a type of tendinopathy – a disease of the tendon. Tendinosis is similar to tendinitis, but requires different treatment. Tendinitis refers to larger-scale acute (sudden, short-term) injuries with inflammation.
Usually tendinitis is referred to by the body part involved, for example, Achilles tendinitis [...]

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No Evidence that Chiropractic Causes Stroke According to Foundation for Vertebral Subluxation

January 8, 2010

Amidst a great deal of emotion and rhetoric coming out of Connecticut this week regarding the stroke issue The Foundation for Vertebral Subluxation has just released a very clear position statement on the issue of chiropractic and strokes.
Atlanta, GA, January 07, 2010 –(PR.com)– According to the Foundation for Vertebral Subluxation there is no [...]

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Even with Fewer Risk Factors, Heavy Men Die Earlier

January 5, 2010

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Overweight middle-aged men may have a higher risk of heart problems and strokes and die earlier than their thinner peers — even in the absence of some traditional risk factors, a new study suggests.

Some past research has suggested that when obese and overweight adults do not have the so-called [...]

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Breast-Feeding May Protect a Woman’s Heart

December 21, 2009

Arteries appear to be less clogged in those who nurse infants, study finds
By Serena GordonhealthDay Reporter Although many women choose to breast-feed because of the numerous health benefits it offers their offspring, new research suggests that breast-feeding may also help the health of the mothers’ hearts later in life.
In a study of nearly 300 women, [...]

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Make Sure That You Absolutely Need that CT Scan…

December 15, 2009

Each year that today’s scanners are used, 14,500 deaths could result, researchers say. When healthy people are exposed to the radiation, the imaging may create more problems than it solves.
(Los Angeles Times) Widespread overuse of CT scans and variations in radiation doses caused by different machines — operated by technicians following an array of procedures [...]

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21 Ways to Boost Energy

December 11, 2009

You can do it in just 10 minutes a day!
By R. Morgan GriffinWebMD Feature
Feeling rundown and foggy on the job? Does the prospect of an afternoon’s worth of housework seem unspeakably grim? It’s time for a break to refresh and boost your energy.
Although you may not be able to take the afternoon off, you can [...]

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Herbal Remedies for a Good Night’s Sleep

December 7, 2009

From Alternative Medicine and Natural Health Information by Primmy
Sleep is vital to good health, yet many people do not get an adequate night’s sleep. The average number of hours for the best rest possible is eight; however, did you know that 100 years ago, the average was nine to ten hours? These days, even eight [...]

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Young Adults Who Exercise Get Higher IQ

December 4, 2009

The results were published in the prestigious Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). The study involved 1.2 million Swedish men doing military service who were born between 1950 and 1976. The research group analysed the results of both physical and IQ tests when the men enrolled.
The study shows a clear link between [...]

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Benefits of Eating Fish May Depend on Preparation

November 26, 2009

By — Robert Preidt
Baked or boiled beats fried or dried for heart health, researchers say
(healthDay News) — You’ll get more heart-healthy benefits from omega-3 fatty acids if you eat baked or boiled fish instead of fried, dried or salted fish, according to a new study, which also found that adding low-sodium soy sauce or [...]

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Smoking During Pregnancy, Lead Exposure Raise ADHD Risk in Kids

November 23, 2009

Study found one more than doubled chances, while both increased risk eightfold
By Jennifer ThomasHealthDay Reporter

(healthDay News) — Children whose mothers smoked during pregnancy or who were exposed to lead have more than double the risk of having attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as other children, new research shows.
And with exposure to both cigarettes and lead, the [...]

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