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Osteoporosis - The Calcium Magnesium Combo
Osteoporosis - Osteoporosis Overview
According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, 80 percent of whom are women. But men are not immune to this condition. Every year about 2 million men are diagnosed with osteoporosis. Estimates show that an additional 34 million Americans have low bone mass, placing them at high risk of developing osteoporosis.... read more...
Osteoporosis - A Common Concern
When I was 33 years old, I was operated on for ovarian cancer. At the time, I was understandably concerned about one thing: removing the cancer. What I didn't realize was that there would be unforeseen outcomes of the surgery unrelated to the cancer that would increase my risk of developing other serious illnesses.When a woman has her ovaries and uterus... read more...
Blood pressure - Medical Care
So much of what we do on a daily basis affects our blood pressure: what we eat, what we drink, whether we smoke, how much exercise we get, which supplements we take, the duration and quality of our sleep, even our love lives, sex lives, and social lives.Taking responsibility for our health, however, doesn't mean we have to do it all on our own. Qualified... read more...
Blood pressure - Low Blood Pressure Lifestyle
Reducing your risk factors, eating a healthy diet, and taking the right supplements all contribute to healthy blood pressure. But that's only part of the story. The human body was built to move, and we can decrease our blood pressure by increasing our activity level.Oh, how we love to sink into the couch, pick up the remote, and gaze passively at the newest... read more...
Blood pressure - Specific Nutrients
Free radicals are implicated in hypertension, and antioxidants may help reverse it. How do they work? Antioxidants increase the production of nitric oxide(NO). The inner lining of the blood vessels (called the endothelium) uses NO to relax the surrounding smooth muscle. This relaxation widens the artery, thus improving blood flow and blood pressure.Nutrients... read more...
Blood pressure - Dietary Changes
Fortunately, a blood-pressure-friendly diet also supports necessary weight loss, along with healthy levels of blood sugar, lipids, and cholesterol. When you make smart dietary changes, you're creating a climate in which your body can find overall balance and well-being."Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension" known as the "DASH" Diet is widely recommended... read more...
Blood pressure - Are You at Risk?
We can't see it, touch it, hear it, smell it, or taste it. That makes blood pressure easy to ignore. But we can measure blood pressure, and it's not looking good. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 90 percent of middle aged American adults will eventually suffer from hypertension. And because blood pressure is so easy to ignore,... read more...
Prenatal Diagnosis: Amniocentesis and CVS
What is prenatal diagnosis?
Prenatal diagnosis is a way for your doctor to determine, before
birth, whether your fetus has a problem such as Down syndrome.
Amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling (CVS) are tests that help
find genetic disorders before birth. Some parents are at increased risk
of having a baby with a genetic disorder or other problem... read more...
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Hiring a work injury lawyer Check these important points
Have you have ever encountered any injury or accident at workplace? If yes, you certainly need a competent work injury lawyer who can help you in expediting the compensation process with ease and comfort, which is otherwise a time taking process at your employer' end. However, before you think of hiring any lawyer to handle your injury case at workplace, you... read more...