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11/16/2009 - Articles

Warm homes mean better health

Warm homes are taken for granted now that central heating is so common.  But central heating has to be paid for and people may be tempted to sacrifice a warm home to cut back on their energy bills – especially when fuel costs are rising.  Read more

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11/13/2009 - Articles
Why Do I Get Pins and Needles?

Why Do I Get Pins and Needles?

Many people complain that they get "pins and needles" in some part of the body, from time to time. This extract from a European Federation of Neurological Associations booklet lists possible causes, and when to go to the doctor. The European Federation of Neurological Associations has published a booklet that is intended to help people who may have neurological symptoms and conditions, as well as anybody who is interested. The topic of this extract is a fairly common complaint, "pins and needles". Robert Griffith, Medical Editor. Read more

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11/13/2009 - Articles

Added sugar is a risk factor for high blood pressure

Added sugar is now a very common component of many foods, particularly in the form of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) which is often found in processed foods and drinks. Fructose is a simple sugar which is found naturally in fruits and honey and also, as the name suggests, in HFCS. Fructose is also a component of table sugar. Read more

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11/12/2009 - Articles

Weight loss aided by social support

Weight loss is tough and you can’t always do it on your own. In recent years, the value of group support – both online and face-to-face – has been highlighted for successful weight loss. A new study shows that the intense support and involvement of friends and family can help speed up the weight loss process. Read more

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11/09/2009 - Articles

Cervical screening methods compared

Cervical screening undoubtedly saves lives. In countries where cervical screening is routine, death rates from cervical cancer have fallen dramatically. Practice varies from country to country, but a woman should generally have cervical screening till she is 60. Read more

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11/04/2009 - Articles

Prostate cancer screening - is it worthwhile?

Prostate cancer screening is usually done by measuring levels of prostate specific antigen (PSA) in the blood.  A PSA level of more than 4 ng/mL may indicate the presence of cancer.  Sometimes prostate cancer screening also involves a digital rectal exam,  where the doctor feels to see if the prostate is enlarged.  The problem is that the value of prostate cancer screening has not yet been established and men need to be aware of this if they are thinking of getting a PSA test. Read more

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11/04/2009 - Articles
Can Your Diet Prevent a Urinary Tract Infection?

Can Your Diet Prevent a Urinary Tract Infection?

It appears that a diet high in berry juice (such as cranberry) and fermented milk products (such as yogurt), may offer some protection against urinary tract infections (UTIs). Read more

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11/02/2009 - Articles

New nutritional assessment tool launched

Nutritional assessment is an important part of looking after the health of an older person.  Malnutrition can lead to serious health problems and may even be fatal.  Read more

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11/02/2009 - Articles
How to eat if you have high blood pressure

How to eat if you have high blood pressure

In more than 90% of people with hypertension, there is no obvious organic cause for the increase in pressure. This is the most common form of high blood pressure and is called . Read more

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10/30/2009 - Articles
Swine Flu H1N1

Swine Flu H1N1

2009 H1N1 flu is a respiratory illness caused by a new strain of the Type A influenza (H1N1) virus. 2009 H1N1 virus has no link with flu season virus. Read more

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