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10/02/2009 - Articles

Patients, Doctors and the Internet: a Question of Trust

Trust between doctors and patients has declined. Patients are more demanding. The Internet is a powerful new information source. Trustworthy websites will actually improve relations between professionals and e-health seekers. Read more

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10/01/2009 - Articles

The Risk of Stroke Is Quadrupled by Depression

While depression after a stroke is not uncommon, depression before a stroke has not been researched, until now. Read more

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10/01/2009 - Articles

Your Heart's Clock Regulates Its Rhythm - Part XIV

Have you noticed your heart skipping beats or racing? Skipped beats and extra beats often cause your chest to thump and are referred to as palpitations. Should you be concerned? Read more

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10/01/2009 - Articles

Beat the Odds of Alzheimer's

A new study shows that older people who take medication against blood pressure have a surprising side effect. They appear to have decreased odds of contracting Alzheimer's disease. Read more

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10/01/2009 - Articles

Boost potassium to help your blood pressure

The emphasis on dietary control of high blood pressure has been on reducing sodium intake. However, new findings suggest that increasing potassium intake is important too. Read more

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09/30/2009 - Articles

Physical activity is the key to longer life

Physical activity is known to be important in preserving physical and mental health.  But the benefits of physical activity among older adults are not well defined – maybe because some older adults are affected by disability which prevents them from exercise.  Also, older adults may just expect to slow down and do less physical activity.  Most research to date on physical activity has focused upon middle-aged adults. Read more

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09/28/2009 - Articles

Kidney disease helped by weight loss

Kidney disease is common and those affected by it may need dialysis to cleanse their blood or even a kidney transplant in the final stages of the disease.  Kidney disease is a known complication of diabetes.  Therefore, there is a suspicion that maybe some of the diabetes risk factors, like overweight, could also be implicated in kidney disease.  But, till now, it has not been clear what impact overweight and obesity have in kidney disease. Read more

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09/25/2009 - Articles
Sexual Pleasure and Hysterectomy

Sexual Pleasure and Hysterectomy

Many women are worried that hysterectomy (removal of the uterus, or womb) will affect their ability to enjoy sexual intercourse, or reduce their sexual attractiveness. Some scientists in the Netherlands have looked into this . . . . . Read more

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09/25/2009 - Articles

Omega-3 fatty acids have wide health benefits

Omega-3 fatty acids are found in polyunsaturated fats and the most important ones for health are EPA and DHA.  Oily fish is the most important source of omega-3 fatty acids in the diet, each serving containing 2-3 grams. Read more

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09/24/2009 - Articles
How to eat to lower your cholesterol

How to eat to lower your cholesterol

Cholesterol is a fat-like substance which performs numerous important functions in the human body. It is a component of cell walls and is used by the body to make various. Read more

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