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What is osteoporosis, and who does it affect?
Clark County Health DepartmentWe hear people causally speak about osteoporosis; however, it can be a very serious health problem. Bone is living tissue, which is constantly being absorbed and replaced. Osteoporosis occurs when the creation of new bone does not keep up with the...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Calcium, Broken Bones, Health, Overweight
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Day Trips from the Lehigh Valley
DAY TRIPPIN' •Eagles/Carolina pre-season game, Aug. 15. $80. Whitehall-Coplay PTO, Rhonda, 610-266-1995. •"Noah," lunch at Shady Maple, July 24. $88. Landis Valley Village, Wilbur Chocolate, Sturgis Pretzels, lunch, Aug. 20. $74. "Motown,"...Tags: IMAX, Entertainment, Los Angeles Dodgers, PNC Park, Walnutport
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Dr. Richard Bosshardt: Niacin can boost effectiveness of cholesterol-lowering drugs
Question: I have been on medications for my cholesterol but, so far, the improvement has not been enough. Now, my doctor wants to start me on Niacin. I have read a little about this but am worried about the possible side effects. Can you tell more about...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Health and Medical Professionals, High Cholesterol, Plastic Surgeons, Pharmaceuticals
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Ovarian cancer fall sped up as hormone use dropped
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Ovarian cancer rates in the U.S. began to decline faster in 2002 around the time many older women went off hormone replacement therapy, according to a new study. That year, the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) found that...Tags: Women's Health, Symptoms, Medical Specialization, Bethesda (Montgomery, Maryland), Health Treatments
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Hysterectomy not tied to heart risk factors: study
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite evidence suggesting that women whose uterus has been removed may be more likely to experience heart troubles, a new study finds that the usual signs of heart disease risk are not more severe in middle-aged women after...Tags: Women's Health, Symptoms, Arteriosclerotic Vascular Disease, Cardiologists, Heart Disease
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Dr. Jerome L. Sullivan III: Pathologist conceived of 'iron hypothesis'
Dr. Jerome L. Sullivan III, the pathologist who first theorized of a link between heart disease and iron levels in the blood, died Friday of complications from diabetes. He was 68. Sullivan, a physician, scientist and professor, was recognized around...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Medical Specialization, People (magazine), Winter Park, Heart Disease
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CONSUMER REPORTS: Vitamin D put to the test
Vitamin D is one of the most widely used supplements. Doctors have long recommended it along with calcium to help prevent bone fractures. However, recent studies have cast doubt on vitamin D’s benefits for healthy women. With sales of vitamin D at...
Tags: Dietary Supplements, Osteoporosis, Consumers, Calcium, Mineral Supplements
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Want To Feel 30 When You're 65?
RESEARCH OVERWHELMINGLY SHOWS THAT REGULAR EXERCISE LOWERS THE RISK FOR MANY DISEASES, ENHANCES THE FUNCTIONING OF VIRTUALLY EVERY PHYSIOLOGICAL SYSTEM IN THE HUMAN BODY AND IMPROVES PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING. UNFORTUNATELY, FEWER THAN 40 PERCENT OF...
Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Symptoms, Colon Cancer, Endometriosis, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Health Check Up: Assessing Your Risk For Breast & Ovarian Cancer
Many women today are unaware of their risk for breast and ovarian cancer. One out of every eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer sometime during their lives. Almost 300,000 women each year are diagnosed with invasive and non-invasive breast...
Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, American Cancer Society, General Practitioners, Colon Cancer, Medical Specialization
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Pool exercise may build strength, reduce falls
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who did a high-intensity aquatic workout for six months increased their strength and suffered fewer falls, in a new study that suggests bone- and muscle-building resistance can be achieved with the right kinds of water...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Dietary Supplements, Osteoporosis, Calcium, Mineral Supplements
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When You're Forced To Hit (meno)Pause...
It’s 6am. You woke up a few times throughout the night, so you don’t feel completely rested. As you slowly push yourself into an upright position, the ice cold air from the AC vent sweeps your skin but the heater might as well be on--you are...
Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Insomnia, Physical Conditions, Memory Loss, Foods and Beverages
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Different forms of calcium supplements for bone strength
Dear Pharmacist: I'm concerned about my bone density because I was told I have osteopenia. Are all calcium supplements the same? Do you have other recommendations? — A.F., New York Dear A.F.: Osteopenia, or lower-than-normal bone density, is...
Tags: Dietary Supplements, Osteoporosis, Arteriosclerotic Vascular Disease, Calcium, Chromium (dietary supplement)
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May 15, 2013
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May 6, 2013
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May 1, 2013
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