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Obesity and Depression Strongly Linked

Obesity and Depression Strongly Linked

The link between common mental illness and obesity should be given more attention because the two health problems are closely connected, according to researchers at the University of Adelaide. An editorial in the British Medical Journal add support to claims of a two-way risk between obesity and common mental disorders.
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Find a Bariatric Surgeon New York City

 Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
New York City, NY 10032
Call 888-857-1803

If you are living with obesity and need the right help to change your life, don't hesitate any further. If you are looking for a Bariatric Surgeon in New York City, the Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia has a variety of solutions that can work for you.

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Protect Yourself From a Cold With Exercise

Protect Yourself From a Cold With Exercise

In the cold days of winter, seasonal cold infections continue to make their rounds, causing general distress and discomfort. However, there are ways to be proactive about your health - making exercise a daily part of your life can reduce the incidence of colds, according to an expert from the American College of Sports Medicine.
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Sciatica White Plains, New York

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605
Call 914-908-5562

Sciatica is a serious disorder that can result in numbness, burning, tingling or a sharp pain in the back of the legs. It is important that you turn to experts in administering natural care in order to quickly and effectively give you relief and hope for future health. This team can be found in White Plains, New York, at the Westchester Spinal Decompression Center. Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS, and his staff are ready to offer you the same extraordinary individual care that has helped a growing list of satisfied patients.

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Brain Injury Linked to Mercury Vaccine Preservative

Brain Injury Linked to Mercury Vaccine Preservative

Parents and scientists concerned about an increasingly aggressive childhood vaccine schedule haven been given additional credence, according to a study in the journal NeuroToxicology. A team of researchers from the University of Pittsburgh found that infant macaque monkeys receiving a single Hepatitis B vaccine containing the mercury-based preservative thimerosal experienced delays in developing critical reflexes controlled by the brainstem. The monkeys that did not receive the vaccine developed normally.
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Plantar Fasciitis White Plains, NY

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Joint Effort Chiropractic
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605
Call 914-908-5562

If soreness in your heel making walking or running difficult you may have Plantar Fasciitis, a potentially agonizing condition if left untreated. At Joint Chiropractic in White Plains, NY, Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC uses the newest non-surgical techniques to treat Plantar Fasciitis and numerous other musculoskeletal conditions. Don't let a treatable condition turn each step into a fight against pain. Dr. Donath and Joint Effort Chiropractic are here to help.

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High Dose Vitamin D Can Prevent Falls For Seniors Over 65

High Dose Vitamin D Can Prevent Falls For Seniors Over 65

Elderly people taking a daily supplement of vitamin D at a dose of 700-1000 IU (international unit of measurement) reduce their risk of falling by 19%, according to a study published on bmj.com. Every year, one in three people over aged 65 experiences at least one fall, with around 6% resulting in a fracture. As the population begins to age, fall prevention is becoming a public health goal.
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Find a Weight Loss Surgeon Manhattan

 Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan, NY 10032
Call 888-857-1803

There are many individuals who are obese due to their genetic make-up or other conditions that make it quite difficult to control. That is why weight-loss surgery has become such an effective alternative to standard measures, such as constant exercise and diet, making the weight loss process much easier for obese individuals. However, it is essential to find a weight loss surgeon with both the extensive background and qualifications that can handle each bariatric procedure with great care, ensuring that treatment is as safe as it is effective. The place to find such a qualified candidate is the Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia Medical Center in Manhattan, where patients are under the care of team of well-trained surgeons who are determined to successfully aid their clients in their battle against obesity.

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How Sleep Apnea Can Cause a Stroke

How Sleep Apnea Can Cause a Stroke

Obstructive sleep apnea decreases blood flow to the brain and causes changes in the brain that increase sufferers' risk of suffering from a stroke or dying in their sleep, according to a study published by The American Physiological Society. The decreased blood flow to the brain causes elevated blood pressure within the brain that eventually harms the brain's ability to modulate these changes and prevent damage to itself. (Read more about How Sleep Apnea Can Cause a Stroke)

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Find a Weight Loss Surgeon New York City

 Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
New York City, NY 10032
Call 888-857-1803

If you or a loved one is ready to lose weight, look no further. The Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia in New York City will find a Weight Loss Surgeon for you. The Center offers a wide range of treatment options that will work for you right away.

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Expert Commentary: Steven Park, M.D. 2/2/2010

Expert Commentary: Steven Park, M.D. 2/2/2010

We know a lot about the molecular and biochemical processes that occur with Alzheimer's Disease. Autopsy studies show amyloid plaque deposition and neurofibrilary tangles. About 5% are hereditary, and the rest are spontaneous. There are different types of dementia, of which vascular dementia is the largest component. We also know that patients with atherosclerotic risk factors and history of stroke have the highest risk for AD. (Read more about Expert Commentary: Steven Park, M.D. 2/2/2010)

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Obesity Surgeon Uptown New York City

 Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
New York City, NY 10032
Call 888-857-1803

You don't have to go through the trouble and pain of obesity anymore. There are Obesity Surgeons ready to assist you immediately at the Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia in New York City. Through a variety of treatment options, they'll find the one that's right for you.

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Getting Sun During Pregnancy May Strengthen Baby's Bones

Getting Sun During Pregnancy May Strengthen Baby's Bones

When women get more sun during the last months of their pregnancies, their babies are likely to have stronger, healthier bones, a benefit that may last their whole lives, a recent study found. The study, conducted in Britain and reported in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, examined bone scans on almost 7,000 10-year-olds.
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Chiropractor Port Chester, Westchester, NY

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Joint Effort Chiropractic
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605
Call 914-908-5562

You shouldn't have to live with debilitating back pain. Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC of Joint Effort Chiropractic near Port Chester, Westchester, New York is a experienced chiropractor who is able to treat a variety of back problems.

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Expert Commentary: Paul Meli MD, FACS 2/1/2010

Expert Commentary: Paul Meli MD, FACS 2/1/2010

Injuries to the cartilage of the knee; the meniscus, are one of the most common injuries seen in the knee. A wide variety of activities can cause damage to the knee ranging from professional sporting activities such as football, soccer, or tennis to routine activities of daily living such as working around the house, bending and squatting when playing with children or routine gardening. With cartilage injuries of this nature, there is typically very minimal swelling and the pain is typically minimal. The patient has a feeling of the knee buckling, locking, or giving out that is intermittent.
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Hand Surgery New Rochelle, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call (888) 729-2857

Experiencing constant hand pain means that almost everything you do is agonizing. From eating a meal to cleaning around the house, you grit your teeth and keep going, always hoping tomorrow it will be gone. But it won't without action. Hand surgery with the Lawrence Hospital Center Department of Orthopedics & Sports Medicine near New Rochelle, New York can put a stop to your pain and have you back to doing the things you love.

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Watching TV Food Ads Linked to Increased Snacking

Watching TV Food Ads Linked to Increased Snacking

Americans young and old who watch food commercials on TV have a greater tendency to snack and suffer weight gain, a recent study has discovered. The study, which was published in the journal Health Psychology, was done by scientists at Yale University to investigate the effects of TV food ads on viewers. In one experiment, the scientists showed two groups of children the same half-hour cartoon. (Read more about Watching TV Food Ads Linked to Increased Snacking)

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Back Pain White Plains, NY

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605
Call 914-908-5562

You dread getting up in the morning. Walking, and even sitting up, is excruciating. You can no longer enjoy the activities you once loved, and you may be depressed and unhappy. Back pain is a debilitating condition but it does not have to be permanent. The Full Circle Family Care facility in White Plains, NY can provide relief.

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Expert Commentary: Michelle May, M.D. 1/29/2010

Expert Commentary: Michelle May, M.D. 1/29/2010

We live in an abundant food environment. There are far more calories available for each person than are needed for our typical day-to-day activities - or even a moderately active lifestyle. Advertising encourages us to consume those excess calories - and it works, as these studies show. (Read more about Expert Commentary: Michelle May, M.D. 1/29/2010)

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Weight Loss Surgery Manhattan, New York City

 Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan, NY 10032
Call 888-857-1803

Are you living with Obesity and struggling to lose a hundred pounds or more? Have you tried every diet created and simply are unable to lose the weight? For those who just can not shed off the excess weight, weight loss surgery, also known as Bariatric Surgery, can be a solution to your problem. The team of Board Certified Surgeons at the Center for Obesity Surgery New York Presbyterian Hospital/ Columbia Medical Center can help explain those options to you.

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