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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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09/16/2009 - News

No link between low hormone levels and sexual function in women

Low levels of hormones do not account of loss of libido in women, according to a new study. Many different factors contribute to loss of sexual desire and arousal in women. Read more

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09/16/2009 - News

Hormone patch may increase sexual desire in women

A study suggests that a testosterone patch could increase sexual desire in women after surgical menopause. Evidence suggests that 30 to 50 per cent of women who have had a surgical menopause (removal of the ovaries, often accompanied by hysterectomy) may experience loss of sexual desire. Read more

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09/16/2009 - News

Statins may help with erectile dysfunction

A small study shows that statins may help men who do not respond to sildenafil. Read more

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09/16/2009 - News

Lifestyle and health make for a good sex life among older men

A survey showed that chronic illness and medication account for many of men's sexual problems as they age. For around 20 years, doctors at Harvard Medical school have been gathering information on men's health from the Havard Health Professionals Follow-up Study. Read more

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09/16/2009 - News

Link between migraine and sexual desire

In a new study, those with migraine reported higher levels of sexual desire than those with other kinds of headache. It's an old joke - 'not tonight, I have a headache'. Read more

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09/16/2009 - News

Erectile Dysfunction: A Predictor for Heart Disease

Extensive studies have identified several factors that increase the risk of coronary heart disease and heart attack - for example, increasing age, male gender, high cholesterol, tobacco smoking, high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes. Read more

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09/16/2009 - News

Viagra for Women

According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the erectile-dysfunction drug sildenafil (marketed as Viagra®) can improve sexual function in pre-menopausal women experiencing adverse sexual side effects from anti-depressants. Read more

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09/16/2009 - News

Sex Around the World

The New York Times of April 10 carried an article on the enjoyment of sex, which included information from an important survey - self-estimations of sex from 29 countries around the world - that may shatter some established stereotypes, and reinforce others. Read more

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09/16/2009 - News

Recreational use of erectile dysfunction drug is risky

The use of sildenafil for recreational purposes is linked to a higher risk of sexually transmitted disease. Sildenafil and related drugs are safe and effective for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Read more

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09/16/2009 - News

Hospitalists May Improve Quality of Care

Hospitalists are physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners whose primary professional focus is hospital medicine. Little is known about the association between hospitalists and their influence on hospital-level quality indicators. In a recent issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, researchers report that hospitals with hospitalists scored better performance on hospital-level quality indicators for certain medical conditions. Read more

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