Monday, January 14th, 2008
Physical activity is a well accepted treatment when prescribed for patients after orthopedic surgery or for rehabilitation after a stroke. Physical activity is also felt to reduce the risk of developing certain chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. However, despite these accepted benefits, the percentage of adults ...
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Sunday, December 9th, 2007
There is a worldwide increase in the incidence of diabetes and this is largely related to the growing epidemic of obesity. Overall increases in body weight increase the liklihood of developing many disease states such as high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol and tryiglycerides, increased tendency for the blood to ...
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Wednesday, November 21st, 2007
Downing an “energy drink” may boost blood pressure as well as energy. This was the conclusion of researchers who performed a small study on healthy volunteers that was presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2007. In the study, conducted by Wayne State University researchers, blood pressure and heart rate levels increased in healthy ...
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Sunday, November 11th, 2007
Despite past nutritional and lifestyle practices not being optimal, there is adequate opportunity even in later years of life to reduce the risk of chronic diseases and disability in future years. It should never be considered too late to benefit from these lifestyle changes, as they can favorably impact one's ...
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Sunday, November 11th, 2007
This study looked at the relationship of the prevalence of coronary artery disease(blockages of the heart arteries) in men with and without erectile dysfunction. The method by which coronary artery disease was assessed was by looking at the amount of calcium deposits seen within the coronary arteries on CAT scans of ...
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Wednesday, November 7th, 2007
Oral conditions such as gingivitis and chronic periodontitis(gum disease) are found throughout the world and are the most common bacterial infections affecting us. The cause of this inflammatory condition is the bacteria present in our mouths that forms dental plaque. In recent years the association between this periodontal infectious process ...
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