Prevention

02/09/2010 - Articles

Milk Benefits More Than Just Bones

Can a diet that includes plenty of dairy foods cut your risk of developing type 2 diabetes? Read more

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02/09/2010 - News

Take Care When Using Medicine Dosing Cups

Liquid medications are often delivered using medicine dosing cups to help with administration of the correct dose. However, it’s common for parents to make mistakes when using dosing cups to measure out liquid medicine for their children, according to a study published in the February 2010 issue of Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine. Read more

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02/05/2010 - News

Brain Stimulation Effective for Post-Traumatic Stress

Post-traumatic stress disorder is an anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to an ordeal, such as war, a natural disease, or a violent assault, in which serious physical harm was threatened or occurred. The main treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder is psychotherapy. However, according to an online report in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, non-invasive brain stimulation is effective for relieving the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. Read more

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02/02/2010 - Questions and Answers

Good foods & special diets

Question How can special diets (like low salt) be made to taste good? Read more

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02/02/2010 - News

Exercise Reduces Fall Risk in Older Women

Exercise affects many diseases and disease risk factors, so it is thought that exercise also plays an important role in disease prevention and treatment, especially among elderly individuals. In the January 25, 2010 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, German researchers report that an 18-month exercise program contributes to improved bone mineral density and reduced risk of falls. Read more

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02/02/2010 - News

Vitamin D May Reduce Falls

Falls are common events in hospitals and nursing homes, and falls contribute to increased disability and even death among older people. A recent systematic review published online in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews reported that vitamin D supplementation and review of medications by a pharmacist may help to lower the number of falls among nursing home residents. Read more

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02/01/2010 - 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. For it is the ratio between sodium and potassium which influences the risk of stroke and heart attack. Read more

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01/29/2010 - News

Ladies: It’s Not Too Late to Exercise for Better Health

Previous research has suggested that exercise improves overall health. Over the past 100 years, the average life expectancy in the United States has increased dramatically, from about 47 years in 1900 to about 75 years for men and over 80 years for women in 2005. Although older adults are more likely to be affected by chronic diseases and disability, the development of these conditions is not inevitable. Now, in the January 25, 2010 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, scientists report that higher levels of exercise during middle age are associated with exceptional health status among women. Read more

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01/28/2010 - News

Low Carb Diet Just as Effective as Medications for Weight Loss

Orlistat, marketed as a prescription under the trade name Xenical or over-the-counter as Alli, is a drug designed to promote weight loss by preventing the absorption of fats from the diet. In a new study published in the January 25, 2010 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, researchers report that eating a low carbohydrate diet leads to similar improvements in weight loss as orlistat combined with a low fat diet. Read more

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01/21/2010 - Questions and Answers

Cholesterol Diet: A Low Cholesterol Diet to Lower Your Cholesterol

Cholesterol Diet: Lowering Cholesterol Through Diet... Finding a truly effective lowering cholesterol diet is something that requires focus and effort. A low-cholesterol diet is a diet low in saturated fat, which helps lower your cholesterol level and protect you from various heart diseases. Read more

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