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A Sound Night's Sleep Creates Strong Memories
Two recent studies detailed in the latest issue of Science journal are providing more evidence that a good night's sleep can play an important role in cementing memories formed during the day. One new study has discovered a new region of the brain involved, along with the hippocampus, with creating memories of the day's activities during sleep. A second study suggests that melatonin, a hormone involved in regulating our circadian rhythm, acts to suppress the formation of new memories as bed time approaches. This could possibly function to give memories made early in the day a chance to be prepared for long-term storage. (Read more about A Sound Night's Sleep Creates Strong Memories)
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Dr. Steven Shoshany
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
Manhattan,
NY
10012
Call (888) 435-7155
Are you looking for a skilled and experienced chiropractor in Manhattan? Dr. Shoshany specializes in both spine and sports related injuries. He focuses on delivering highly effective chiropractic care to people of all ages. His practice at New York Integrative Medical and Rehab is dedicated to pain management, utilizing the most advanced chiropractic solutions available and creating individualized plans that cater to specific chiropractic needs.
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Active Children are Influenced by Active Parents
A study from bmj.com has found parents who are active during pregnancy and early in their child's life are more likely to raise active children. Up to this point, some risk factors for adult diseases have been associated with lower levels of activity in children. Other associations have also been found between early life factors, up to age five, and childhood obesity. To find out more about the early life influences on children's level of physical activity, researchers observed children aged 11 to 12 who were taking part in the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children. Each child wore an accelerometer for seven days, which recorded the intensity and frequency of physical activity by the minute. Data was collected from over 5,000 children, who were observed for at least 10 hours during 3 days, and were analyzed according to various factors hypothesized to affect physical activity. (Read more about Active Children are Influenced by Active Parents)
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Dr. Carmelo Puccio
Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Ave, Ste 2100
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 850-9152
Looking for a gynecologic oncologist in Suffolk County? Consider Dr. Puccio of Westchester Oncology & Hematology. He is experienced in the treatment of gynecologic cancer and solid lump cancer.
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Women With Depression At Risk For Osteoporosis
A study from the National Institute of Mental Health has found that women who suffer from depression are more likely to enter menopause with an increased risk of bone fractures. Researchers report that 17% of women with depression had decreased bone mass in the femoral neck, compared to 2% of women who did not have depression. Additionally, low bone mass in the lumbar spine was found in 20% of depressed women, compared to 9% who were not depressed. The researchers theorized that women with depression have overactive immune systems that produce a chemical known as IL-6. This chemical is associated with bone loss as well as promoting inflammation. During adolescence, bone mass reaches its peak and begins to decline through the rest of life, thinning at a faster rate after a woman undergoes menopause. (Read more about Women With Depression At Risk For Osteoporosis)
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Dr. Southern California Spine Center
Southern California Spine Center
9095 Rio San Diego Dr. Suite 155
San Diego,
CA
92108
Call (888) 803-8703
Finding good chiropractic services can be a real hassle sometimes because you never know who will deliver on the promise of pain relief. Dr. Michael Mountain at the Southern California Spine Center in San Diego takes your care seriously and wants to be there for you.
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How Long Can a Human Being Live?
Dr. Valentin Fuster considers the question of how long can human being live. He begins by describing how the life expectancy of men and women has been extended two or three years per decade since he attended medical school. However, this improvement in life expectancy has come from improved treatments not through promoting good health. (Read more about How Long Can a Human Being Live?)
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Elliot Goodman, MD
Empowered Doctor Medical Board
Beth Israel Medical Center 6th Floor 1st Ave & 16th St
NYC,
NY
10003
Call (888) 351-8607
Dr. Elliot Goodman is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and a Board Certified General Surgeon. Dr. Goodman and his staff treat each patient as an individual and design a treatment regimen that reflects the individuality of the patient.
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The Benefits of ...Cholesterol?
If you're one of the many who have been made to be concerned about your cholesterol and are thinking about removing bacon and eggs from the daily menu, you might want reconsider. A new study finds that these traditional breakfast foods may have benefits. Researchers at Texas A&M University found that low cholesterol intake can actually reduce muscle gain from exercise. The team studied 55 men and women, ages 60-69, who were healthy non-smokers and able to perform exercise testing and training. Three days a week for 12 weeks, participants performed several exercises, including stretching, stationary bike riding, and vigorous weight lifting. Additionally, all participants consumed similar meals. (Read more about The Benefits of ...Cholesterol?)
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Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 729-2857
The team at Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopedics & Sports Medicine near White Plains, NY performs hip replacement, knee surgery, arthroscopic procedures, ankle surgery, and shoulder surgery.
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A Healthy Lifestyle Can Add 14 Years to Your Life
Exercise, drinking alcohol moderately, eating enough fruits and vegetables, and not smoking can add as many as 14 years to your lifespan, according to a recent study conducted by the University of Cambridge on 20,000 people between the ages of 45 and 79 years over the course of a decade. All participants were socially mixed though overwhelmingly white, and none had any known cancer or heart problems. (Read more about A Healthy Lifestyle Can Add 14 Years to Your Life)
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Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 729-2857
Feeling trapped because of a joint injury or degenerative disease? You are not alone and you don't need to be trapped anymore. Reliable help is close to White Plains, NY at the Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine of the Lawrence Hospital Center, and with surgeons on the medical staff with a dozen years of experience, you can feel safe in their hands.
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Guidelines for a Healthier Heart
The American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association have released a set of guidelines that promote adults ages 18 to 65 to exercise a minimum of five days per week to prevent disease. The guidelines recommend moderate intensity aerobic physical activity, such as brisk walking, for 30 minutes five days a week or vigorous-intensity aerobic activity, like jogging, for 20 minutes three days per week. Also emphasized is strength training a minimum of two non-consecutive days per week and includes 8 to 10 exercises repeated 8 to 12 times. (Read more about Guidelines for a Healthier Heart)
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Dr. David Podell, DC
Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilation
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 Schwartz, DC is a chiropractor who can help you relieve your pain. Dr. Schwartz runs a family chiropractic practice, The Back Care Center, in Bergen County, NJ.
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Sleeping Seven or Eight Hours Per Night is Best for Health
A study published in the latest issue of the journal SLEEP has found that either a decrease or an increase in sleep duration is associated with an elevated risk of mortality. The study conducted by the University College London Medical School followed over 10,000 participants between 35 and 55 years of age. The individual screenings were conducted between 1985 and 1988 and involved a clinical examination and self-administered questionnaire. The results found that a decrease in sleep duration among participants sleeping six, seven, or eight hours at baseline was associated with a 10 percent risk of cardiovascular mortality. However, an increase in sleep duration among those who were already sleeping seven or eight hours was associated with a 10 percent excess risk of non-cardiovascular mortality. (Read more about Sleeping Seven or Eight Hours Per Night is Best for Health)
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Dr. David Podell, DC
Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilation
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater,
NJ
07020
Call (888) 319-4510
Are you looking for spinal decompression therapy? Dr. David Podell DC offers spinal decompression at the Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation in Bergen County, NJ .
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8 Ways Exercise Keeps You Young and Healthy
Exercise may not halt the aging process, but mounting evidence suggests people who stay active can slow its effects. The latest issue of Mayo Clinic Women's Healthsource offers 8 benefits to regular exercise.
It Provides Energy: Feeling tired and lethargic is largely a result of being inactive. Endurance exercises like walking, swimming, jogging, biking, and rowing improves stamina and energy. Even after a few weeks in a walking program, people have more energy for activities.
It Improves Mental Health: There's considerable evidence that regular physical activity can help reduce stress, manage mild-to-moderate depression and anxiety, improve sleep quality, boost mood, and enhance the overall feeling of well-being. (Read more about 8 Ways Exercise Keeps You Young and Healthy)
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MedWell, L.L.C.
MedWell, L.L.C. Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy
33 Central Ave
Midland Park,
NJ
07432
Call (888) 820-2250
Has your active lifestyle finally caught up to you? Are your muscles, joints, or bones throbbing in pain? The road to recovery from a musculoskeletal injury begins by seeing an experienced, qualified doctor of Sports Medicine; a specialist backed by a team of highly trained professionals. At MedWell, L.L.C. Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy Center, in Midland Park, Bergen County, New Jersey, you will be under the care of distinguished physicians with years of experience.
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5 Foot Problems That Shouldn't Be Ignored
Many men choose not to see a doctor when they have foot problems, but the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons say there are five foot problems that should never be ignored.
1. Heel pain is caused by tissue inflammation but can also be the result of a broken bone, a tight Achilles tendon, a pinched nerve, or other problem.
2. Ankle sprains require prompt medical attention. Choosing to skip medical care increases the liklehood of repeated ankle sprains and the development of chronic ankle instability. (Read more about 5 Foot Problems That Shouldn't Be Ignored)
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Dr. George N. Pace
Manhattan Footcare, P.C.
347 5th Ave (between 33rd and 34th)
New York,
NY
10016
Call (888) 567-6446
Looking for a foot orthotics specialist in Manhattan, NYC? Foot orthotics can make your life easier and enable you to continue doing all that you enjoy. Dr. George Pace of Manhattan Foot Care is a foot and ankle specialist with training in the treatment of a range of work and sport related injuries. He is the right person to advise you on your choice of foot orthotics.
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