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Prevention

Basic, preventive health care is an essential part of an effective overall health care plan. Many diseases can be prevented, so providing patients with the information and skills to reduce health risks — like reducing substance use, practicing safe sex, maintaining good emotional/mental health, eating healthy foods and engaging in physical activity — can dramatically reduce the occurrence of chronic conditions.

In this section, you’ll find the latest news and articles that discuss topics related to the following categories: Emotional Health, Fitness, Men's Health, Nutrition, Positive Aging, Women's Health and Trip Tips.

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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
Convenience Foods

Convenience Foods

Foods that you buy which require little or no preparation before eating (a lot of the work has been done for you) are called 'convenience foods'. Here, the Swiss Association for Nutrition has summarized the pros and cons of convenience foods, and gives some recommendations on how to buy and prepare them. Read more

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10/30/2009 - News

Typical Heart Attack Symptoms Just as Common in Women

You may have heard that it is more difficult to diagnose heart attack in women because they have different symptoms than men. However, according to a new study presented that the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress and published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, women are just as likely as men to experience chest pain and other typical heart attack symptoms. Read more

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10/29/2009 - News

Swine Flu Vaccine Slow to Reach U.S.

Pharmaceutical companies are struggling to make swine flu vaccine, designed to prevent influenza A H1N1 infection, for use in the United States. GlaxoSmithKline still has not received U.S. government approval for its swine flu vaccine and Novartis is experiencing delays in delivering swine flu vaccine, as well.   Read more

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10/28/2009 - Questions and Answers

Osteopenia Treatment: What is the best treatment for osteopenia?

Osteoporosis is a loss of bony tissue, resulting in bones that are brittle and liable to break easily (fractures). Read more

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10/28/2009 - News

Physical Activity Plummets After Age 45

Physical activity levels drop more quickly after the age of 45 years, particularly in men, according to a new study published in the October 26, 2009 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine. The results of this study also showed that regular physical activity, maintaining a healthy body mass index, and not smoking were associated with better fitness levels and cardiovascular health. Read more

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10/26/2009 - Questions and Answers

Hepatitis

Question I am so confused about hepatitis and need to understand. A friend of mine has hepatitis B and I have now been diagnosed with hepatitis C. What is the difference between hepatitis B and C ? Read more

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10/26/2009 - Articles
Prevent kidney stones

Prevent kidney stones: Preventing kidney stones through a healthy diet

Kidney Stones, how to prevent kidney stones through a health diet? Kidney stones are from through accumulation of salts in the urinary system. Having a kidney stone can be extremely painful but new research now suggests that a healthy diet can help avoid developing one. Read more

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10/26/2009 - News

CDC Updates Guidelines for Swine Flu

According to a recent media briefing, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidelines on the management and reporting of the 2009 H1N1, or swine flu, virus. Although the CDC still recommends treatment with oseltamivir and zanamivir for individuals with suspected or confirmed swine flu and for individuals at high risk for complications, their latest recommendations also include an option for waiting before providing preventative therapy. Read more

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10/26/2009 - News

FDA Approves Four Swine Flu Vaccines

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it has approved 4 vaccines against the 2009 influenza A (H1N1), or swine flu, virus. Approximately 40 to 50 million vaccine doses are expected to be available and distributed within the next 4 weeks, and a large-scale swine flu vaccination program will begin in mid-October. Read more

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