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How Sleep Apnea Can Cause a Stroke

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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Nutritionist Counseling Bay Area Houston, Texas

 Richard W. Walker Jr., MD

Richard W. Walker Jr., MD

Healthe and Well PC
201 Enterprise Ave. Suite 800
League City, Texas 77573
Call 888-450-2599

Have you struggled to lose weight and stay healthy? With fast foods around every corner it's no wonder why so many Americans are overweight. Let's face it, it can be tough to balance proper nutrition, diet and exercise on your own. At Healthe and Well, PC, Rickard W. Walker Jr., MD makes every effort to help patients maintain the best physical condition as possible. At his practice in Bay Area Houston, Texas he offers guidance and education catered to each patient's unique lifestyle. Nutritionist counseling is only a phone call away, contact Healthe and Well, PC today.

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Expert Commentary: Steven Park, M.D. 3/9/2010

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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Hip Replacement Westchester, NY

 University Orthopaedics

University Orthopaedics

University Orthopedics
19 Bradhurst Ave.
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Call (888) 834-8517

If you are tired of living with chronic hip pain and need a hip replacement procedure in Westchester, NY, look no further than University Orthopaedics. They specialize in an array of advanced Orthopaedic treatments, including hip replacement and employ an expert staff to assist in giving each patient superb personal care. The center itself has some of the most innovative technology available for the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries.

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New Bone-Marrow-Cell Therapy Aids Spine Repair

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.

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Hip Pain Westchester, NY

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call (888) 729-2857

Pain is not normal. One should not wake up with pain in their hip, leg or arm and feel the need to tough it out. Lawrence Hospital Center, located in Westchester, NY has a whole department of board-certified physicians that deal solely with pain management. And if your case is beyond a throbbing sensation the Department of Orthopedics can mend it surgically or through other innovative techniques.

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Nine Physical Symptoms of Depression to Watch For

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.

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Chiropractor Bergen County, New Jersey

Dr. David Podell, DC

Dr. David Podell, DC

Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater, NJ 07020
Call (888) 319-4510

Is back pain slowing you down? Are there days you just can't take your mind off the pain? Dr. David Podell, DC is a chiropractor who can help you relieve your pain. Dr. Podell runs a family chiropractic practice, the Waterfront Institute, in Bergen County, NJ.

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High Fructose Corn Syrup Is An Ingredient for Hypertension

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.
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Spider Veins Removal Westchester

Dr. Pravin M. Shah MD,FACS Arun Goyal MD,FACS

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

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.
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Back Pain Treatment New Jersey

Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C.

Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C.


224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook, New Jersey 07663
Call 888-283-6198

Have you been suffering with acute or chronic back pain? Is back pain preventing you from being as active as you would like to be? If you have been suffering, deciding to get treatment may be one of the best decisions you can make. Dr. Peter Ferraro is an experienced doctor of chiropractic that has been assisting people with reliable back pain treatment combining different fields of treatment such as traditional chiropractic with physical therapy, spinal decompression, pain management and massage therapy. Many New Jersey patients have found relief with treatment from Dr. Ferraro, and you can too! Call today to schedule a consultation.

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Want To Quit Smoking? Try Some Exercise

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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Lumbar Pain South Side Chicago, Illinois

 Synergy Pain Relief

Synergy Pain Relief

Synergy Pain Relief
2011 S. Washington Street
Naperville, IL 60565
Call 888-216-3329

Are you feeling continuous lumbar pain that just won't end? Are you tired of having to live with this condition on a daily basis? Then it's time for you choose another option, which is a life of comfort and productivity. At Synergy Pain Relief close to South Side Chicago, they are committed to deliver first-rate treatment that can have you living pain free once more.

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Sleep Loss And Alzheimer's Linked

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.
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Manhattan, NYC

 Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc

Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc

Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine
54 West 21st Street (near 6th Ave)Suite 910
Manhattan, NY 10010
Call (888)-530-0611

Has the constant typing at the key board led to the painful carpal tunnel syndrome? With the right kind of treatment your hand could be back to normal. Come over to Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine with Dr. Trahan, an alternative health care professional who diagnoses and treats mechanical disorders of the spine and musculoskeletal system, in Manhattan, NYC.

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30% of Multivitamins Don't Provide What They Say

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.

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Joint Pain Richmond, Virginia

Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC

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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Severe Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Achiness

Severe Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Achiness

Most people with persistent, unexplained muscle and bone pain have low levels of vitamin D in their blood, a recent study discovered. Other studies have found vitamin D to be crucially important for healthy bones, bone marrow and blood vessels, and for protecting against various cancers, diabetes and multiple sclerosis. (Read more about Severe Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Achiness)

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Spinal Decompression Manhattan, NYC

Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D.

Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D.

Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management
551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
New York, NY 10176
Call (888) 898-7795

Are you continuously searching for ways to stop the excruciating pain in your back? Serious back pain can mean surgery and no one wants to go under the knife if they can avoid it. Spinal Decompression is a newer technology that helps patients recover from back pain without surgical intervention. In Manhattan, NYC, Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management led by Dr. Steven Moalemi, M.D. makes this service available so that peolpe like you can end the pain once and for all.

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