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.
11/18/2009 - Questions and Answers
Cholesterol 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.
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09/01/2009 - Articles
Nutrition during pregnancy is important. Pregnant women's food has an affect on the pregnancy, on the fetal development and also on the health of the mother and child.
The foods a pregnant woman eat are the main source of the nutrients for the baby. But what foods should pregnant women eat? What foods a pregnant woman should avoid?
It is important for pregnant women to understand what kind of food is best for them and their baby.
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09/14/2009 - Articles
Kidney stones are considerably more common in times of prosperity, whereas in times of shortage (e.g. world wars) substantially fewer stone disorders are recorded.
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09/24/2009 - Articles
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.
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08/19/2009 - Articles
Our inability to manage anger is beginning to exceed acceptable limits. This article reviews some of the sources of irrational anger and makes suggestions about how to control outbursts.
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11/16/2009 - Articles
Depression in the elderly is very common. It can be triggered by social isolation and the emotional reaction to the loss of loved family members or friends. Depression in the elderly can make them withdraw from all social contact.
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10/09/2009 - Questions and Answers
Question
Thyroid problems run in my family, so I get tested from time to time. Now I find I'm gaining weight, along with signs of the menopause. Which test should I have to see if my thyroid is to blame? I'm 50, and pretty healthy.
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09/02/2009 - Articles
A low carb diet is the opposite to a low fat diet.
A low-carb diet does not require you to follow a rigid diet format, but advise limiting the consumption of foods with fats and carbohydrates. Low carb diets help reduce blood sugar and insulin production, which enables the body to utilize stored fat for energy more easily, as well as providing other health benefits and better control over eating.
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11/09/2009 - Questions and Answers
Question
I work at a residential care facility and I have looked everywhere for a couple of exercises I can do with wheelchair-bound patients. Anything you can suggest would be great.
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09/25/2009 - Articles
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 . . . . .
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