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The Doctor's Corner: An early start on treating menopause
This is the first of a two-part series updating women of all ages on the use of hormones. It is a pleasure to be back putting pencil to paper with good news for women going through "the change." A Global Consensus Statement, hot off the press in the...Tags: Obstetrics, Osteoporosis, Symptoms, Cleveland Clinic, Healthcare Provider
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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: Osteoporosis, Quitting Smoking, Harvard Medical School, Health, Back Pain
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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: Colonial Williamsburg, Gardens and Parks, Allentown, Physiology, Whitehall
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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: Plastic Surgeons, Heart Disease, Statins (drugs), Vitamin B3, Health and Medical Professionals
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A threat of cancer, a drastic decision
My dad did everything he could to look his best that morning. He shaved, brushed his hair and changed into a clean shirt. I stepped into his room, where he lay on his bed, propped up with pillows. His face was pale and his eyelids heavy; an oxygen...
Tags: Family, Judaism, Skin Cancer, Mastectomy, Ovarian Cancer
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Chinese herbs may reduce hot flashes
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women taking a Chinese herbal formula experienced less than half the number of menopausal hot flashes they had before the treatment, according to a new study from Hong Kong. Among women taking an herbal mix called Er-xian...Tags: Physical Conditions, Health and Safety at School, Symptoms, Medical Research, Hormone Replacement Therapy
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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: Osteoporosis, Vitamin Therapy, Drugs and Medicines, Vitamin D, Calcium
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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: Winter Park, Hospitals and Clinics, Pathology, Diabetes, 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: Osteoporosis, Consumers, Vitamin D, 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: Osteoporosis, Symptoms, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Breast Cancer
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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 Conditions, Ice Cream, Mental Health, Memory Loss, Hysterectomy
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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: Family, Breast Cancer, Mammogram, General Practitioners, Ovarian Cancer
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