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Healthiest Cities for Women

November 22, 2009

From low rates of diabetes, cholesterol and hypertension, to the least amount of violent crimes, an expert panel with the help of bestplaces.net has put together a list of the 10 most healthy cities for women. Here are a few of the results.
On the top of the list at number one is Burlington, South Burlington, [...]

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New Inventions for Healthy Kids During Flu/Cold Season

November 21, 2009

School days are here and that means it’s that time again, cold and flu season is back. We already know how to care for our school-aged children with oscillococcinum, the natural treatment against the flu as well as precautions against the H1N1 virus, but as prevention tactics maybe we should be looking in the local [...]

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Antipsychotic Drugs and Weight Gain in Kids

November 20, 2009

Still a big problem within our country, obesity is now one of the medications prescribed for children could be a factor in their weight gain. Almost one-third of adolescents and children who were administered some of the common antipsychotic drugs for the first time became overweight or obese in as little as 11 weeks, which [...]

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Male Immunization with Gardasil Not Cost Effective

November 19, 2009

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has voted against Gardasil as a routine immunization for boys and men, although it has been proven to protect against two strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV) that cause cervical cancer, as well as two additional strains that cause genital warts.
The committee did vote, however, almost unanimously, to allow [...]

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Testosterone Injections - Male Contraceptive

November 18, 2009

Pregnancy is an important choice in life for any couple. There have only been a few ways to prevent pregnancy, until now, and most of them are revolved around the female. Now, there is a new monthly injection of testosterone that works as a contraceptive in men, allowing the accountability of birth control [...]

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Hospice - Touchy Subject

November 17, 2009

Many Americans, don’t want to have to think about not being able to take care of themselves as they become elderly and ailing, but there is a time where this needs to be considered. It seems that it is typical to delay or bury your head in the sand when it comes to [...]

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Prostate Cancer in Seniors - Watch-and Wait Approach

November 16, 2009

Men who are over the age of 65 and diagnosed with localized prostate cancer, are living longer when they choose the conservative approach of “watchful waiting.” Opting out of undergoing more aggressive therapy is working well for many. This new data is from a recently published study in the Journal of the American Medical Association. [...]

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Stress Promotes Belly Fat

November 15, 2009

If you are under chronic stress, feel like everything you eat goes directly to your belly, it may be truer than you think. When researchers at the Wake Forest University fed trial monkeys a typical American diet which was high in fat and cholesterol, they gained weight. But those who were socially stressed [...]

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Internet Addiction in Teens with Psychosocial Disorders

November 14, 2009

It’s easy to understand why there has been an explosion of Internet use in recent years. The Internet provides around-the-clock entertainment, affordable up-to-date information on almost any topic imaginable, social networking sites that allow for both public and anonymous communication, and email or online chat that lets us keep in contact with family and [...]

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Tai Chi Good for Knee Osteoarthritis

November 13, 2009

A centuries-old Chinese martial art is seen more and more these days, people in parks, community centers, YMCAs, gyms, churches, and living rooms across the country are performing tai chi.But not because of their interest in martial training, but for its reported physical and mental health benefits.
While the emphasis on breathing and inner stillness relieves [...]

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