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High-Red-Meat Diet Raises Mortality Risk
Americans who consume large amounts of red and processed meats face a greater likelihood of death by cancer or heart disease, a recent study found.
The research was published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, and is the largest study of its kind, with over a half-million subjects. (Read more about High-Red-Meat Diet Raises Mortality Risk)
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Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 729-2857
Has an injured shoulder cause pain or discomfort in your everyday activities? Does shoulder pain make it difficult to play catch or go bowling? The shoulder joint is known for its strength, reliability and ability to perform many repeated tasks. If you're dealing with a consistent lack of strength and mobility in the shoulder because of pain, then surgery may be necessary. At the Lawrence Hospital Center for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine they are constantly surgically and non-surgically treating muscle, bone and joint injuries. For those in the New Rochelle, New York area, real treatment is only a phone call away.
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How Sleep Apnea Can Cause a Stroke
Obstructive sleep apnea decreases blood flow to the brain and causes changes in the brain that increase sufferers' risk of suffering from a stroke or dying in their sleep, according to a study published by The American Physiological Society. The decreased blood flow to the brain causes elevated blood pressure within the brain that eventually harms the brain's ability to modulate these changes and prevent damage to itself. (Read more about How Sleep Apnea Can Cause a Stroke)
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Cancer Treatment Centers of America
Cancer Treatment Centers of America
10109 E. 79th Street (81st Street & Highway 169)
Tulsa,
Oklahoma
74133
Call (888) 353-8036
At Cancer Treatment Centers of America offer integrated services and a whole-person approach to treatment. We want to heal you; all of you. For over two decades, we have attracted patients from all over the country. Our center in Tulsa, Oklahoma has been at the forefront of cancer care in the state. At all of our regional hospitals, we pride ourselves on offering the top level of care to our patients, what we call the Mother Standard® of Care.
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Expert Commentary: Steven Park, M.D. 3/9/2010
We know a lot about the molecular and biochemical processes that occur with Alzheimer's Disease. Autopsy studies show amyloid plaque deposition and neurofibrilary tangles. About 5% are hereditary, and the rest are spontaneous. There are different types of dementia, of which vascular dementia is the largest component. We also know that patients with atherosclerotic risk factors and history of stroke have the highest risk for AD. (Read more about Expert Commentary: Steven Park, M.D. 3/9/2010)
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Dr. Matt Bergtold
Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center
689 Tamiami Trail N. Suite D
Naples,
FL
34102
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If you're fed up with being let down by traditional care, then it's time you considered another alternative. That is, top of the line chiropractic care with Dr. Matthew R. Bergtold at Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center in Naples, Florida. He employs the latest techniques in order to make the recovery process as successful as possible. You can finally say goodbye to all those failed treatments and welcome the feeling of relief thanks to his safe and effective approach to chiropractic care.
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New Bone-Marrow-Cell Therapy Aids Spine Repair
Injecting a patient’s own bone-marrow stem cells into the spine using multiple routes helps to restore some function and quality of life to victims of spinal cord injury with no objectionable side effects, a recent study revealed.
The findings, published in the journal Cell Transplantation, were the result of a joint investigation by researchers at DaVinci Biosciences of Costa Mesa, Calif., and Hospital Luis Vernaza in Ecuador. (Read more about New Bone-Marrow-Cell Therapy Aids Spine Repair)
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Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 729-2857
If pain in your joints is making it difficult for you to take care of everyday activities and live a normal, active life, an orthopedic surgeon such as Dr. Michael E. Elia of Joint Replacement Center at Lawrence Hospital Center can help. In so many cases, mobility is affected by joint problems, and in the event that you need surgery like a joint replacement, Dr. Elia can help.
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Nine Physical Symptoms of Depression to Watch For
Depression isn’t all “in the head.” There are a number of disturbing and quite physical symptoms – very depressing in their own right – that can be markers for the condition, especially if several of them occur together. They include:
Digestive problems. A person might experience a range of varied difficulties, from nausea to diarrhea to chronic constipation. (Read more about Nine Physical Symptoms of Depression to Watch For)
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Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC
Spinal Correction Center of Richmond
8536 Patterson Ave.
Richmond,
Virginia
23229
Call 888-804-5326
Has aching joint pain prevented you from working around the house or at your job in the Richmond, Virginia area? Pain of any sort can be devastating for people who live active lives and people who live normal lives alike. Back pain, neck pain, knee pain, wrist pain, hip pain and on and on, they all effect our daily lives and our general sense of our health. Dr. Michael Mulvaney of the Spinal Correction Center of Richmond regularly treats patients who are experiencing severe pain with chiropractic and spinal decompression.
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High Fructose Corn Syrup Is An Ingredient for Hypertension
Individuals who consume a diet high in corn syrup increase their risk of developing high blood pressure, according to findings published in a paper presented at the American Society of Nephrology's Annual Meeting. The findings suggest that cutting back on processed foods and beverages that contain high fructose corn syrup may help prevent the onset of hypertension.
(Read more about High Fructose Corn Syrup Is An Ingredient for Hypertension)
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Dr. Pravin M. Shah MD,FACS Arun Goyal MD,FACS
Atrium Laser Vein Center
103 South Bedford Road Suite 100
Mount Kisco,
NY
10549
Call (888) 547-1437
If you are a man or woman who is experiencing aches and pains due to spider veins and are seeking Spider Veins Removal in the Westchester area, turn to the Cardiac Surgery Group for all of your needs. At this remarkable facility, Dr. Arlen Fleisher has established a clinic with the most advanced treatment techniques to accompany years of experience in a wide range of cardiovascular care treatments. He has dedicated his life to easing cardiac disorders and will work alongside his friendly team of professionals to improve your physical appearance while easing your pain.
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Antioxidants May Help Prevent Influenza Damage to Lungs
As the U.S is coping with the widespread activity of the H1N1 influenza virus, a team of Alabama researchers may have found what could be an answer for all strains of the flu. They've shown that antioxidants - the same compounds found in plant-based foods - might hold the key in preventing the flu virus from causing damage to our lungs. The study was published in the FASEB journal.
(Read more about Antioxidants May Help Prevent Influenza Damage to Lungs)
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Dr. Jeffrey K. Linder DC
Bryant Park Wellness Center
500 Fifth Avenue, Suite 222
New York,
New York
10110
Call 212-768-4078
Trying to lose weight through dieting alone can be difficult. Diets have always been a weak point for many going through the process of trying to lose and maintain their weight. This may happen because many times the diet is boring, inconvenient, the food tastes horrible, there is limited support, or the diet may be unrealistic. The Bryant Park Wellness Center has implemented a healthy, effective weight loss system called the Ideal Protein Weight-Loss Method to help you lose 3-7 pounds a week.
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Want To Quit Smoking? Try Some Exercise
Exercising has the effect of making cigarettes appear less attractive, potentially aiding smokers who want to quit. The new study from the University of Exeter shows that exercise can reduce the draw of cigarettes and smoking related images designed to get the attention of smokers. The study is published in the journal Addiction.
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Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C.
224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook,
New Jersey
07663
Call 888-283-6198
Have you been unable to recover from that old running injury? Is a back injury preventing you from pursuing the activities you once loved? For patients seeking rehabilitation from injuries, Dr. Peter Ferraro, DC near Passaic County, New Jersey offers the best in chiropractic treatments, massage, and physical therapy.
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Sleep Loss And Alzheimer's Linked
Chronic sleep deprivation demonstrated in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease makes brain plaques appear earlier and more often, according to a Washington University School of Medicine report published in Science Express. The researchers involved also found that orexin, a protein that helps regulate the sleep cycle, appears to be directly involved in the increase.
(Read more about Sleep Loss And Alzheimer's Linked)
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Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C.
224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook,
New Jersey
07663
Call 888-283-6198
Has an injury hindered you from being athletic? Has your physical ability been hindered by a recent injury? Today with use of physical therapy and chiropractic many sports injuries are able to be treated. Dr. Peter Ferraro is able to provide for patients the right balance to help New Jersey athletes get back to playing the sports they love.
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30% of Multivitamins Don't Provide What They Say
More than 30 percent of a medicine chest of multivitamins failed to contain what they said they did, or were contaminated with lead, according to a report by the private company ConsumerLab.com
Among the 46 multivitamins analyzed, those that failed the test had far more or less of an ingredient than stated on the label. And several, including three supplements for children, contained more than the upper limit recognized as healthy by the Institute of Medicine (IOM). Unhealthily excessive dosages were found for ingredients such as vitamin A, folic acid, niacin and zinc, according to the report by ConsumerLab.com, a White Plains, N.Y., firm that provides consumer information and independent evaluations of health and nutrition products. (Read more about 30% of Multivitamins Don't Provide What They Say)
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Dr. Stephen Lembo, DC
Northeast Spine & Rehab
363 Route 111, St 107
Smithtown,
New York
11784
Call 888-266-9201
Are you suffering from an acute or chronic neck condition? Is the pain making it difficult to perform day to day activities? Don't be one of the many who rely on pain killers to get through the day. At North East Spine & Rehab they offer a better way to get relief from neck pain. Spinal decompression therapy is one of the biggest advancements in non-surgical pain relief in the last decade. It has helped many people get real relief for neck, back and spine conditions. If you're ready for neck pain relief in the Glen Cove, New York area, contact North East Spine & Rehab today.
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