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Even a Little Exercise Confers Benefits
Your life can be changed - and extended - by just a little regular exercise, according to a report by a blue-ribbon U.S. panel.
A commission empaneled by the federal Department of Health and Human Services says your most important exercise paraphernalia are your legs. The panel declares that a moderately paced half-hour walk five days a week will lower your risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer and many other disorders. And the benefit will be conferred even if you're overweight or obese - and regardless of your age, race or gender. (Read more about Even a Little Exercise Confers Benefits)
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Dr. Matt Mountain
MUA Pain Management Center of Orlando
132 Benmore Drive
Winter Park,
FL
32792
Call 888-232-8152
Chronic neck pain can be a result of various conditions, and Dr. Matthew T. Mountain, MD often recommends Manipulation Under Anesthesia as a treatment for chronic neck pain. MUA enables Dr. Mountain and his team to administer treatment while patients are in a pain-free state. In conjunction with MUA, Dr. Mountain will advise a customized comprehensive treatment plan including .various techniques that he can use to relieve you from your chronic neck pain.
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Understanding "Good" Fat May Help Fight Obesity
A recent understanding of the origins of brown fat cells - the "good" kind of fat that burns energy and keeps us warm - may lead to the discovery of new treatments for obesity. Researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston said they used a single molecular switch to turn immature muscle cells into brown fat cells in the lab. This suggests that brown fat may be more akin to muscle cells than traditional white fat cells.
Another team from the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston found a protein important for bone growth helped promote the development of fat tissues in mice. Both teams claim their new findings lend understanding about the origins of brown fat, which releases energy, in contrast to white fat, which only stores energy. (Read more about Understanding "Good" Fat May Help Fight Obesity)
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Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a technique used for the diagnosis and treatment of problems in the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas. It is of particular use in diagnosing and treating problems such as gallstones, inflammatory strictures (scars), leaks (from trauma and surgery), and cancer. ERCP is an x-ray examination of the bile ducts which is aided by a video endoscope. With the endoscope physicians see inside the stomach; dyes which are injected in to the ducts of the biliary tree and pancreas can be seen on x-rays.
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Incision-Free Technique Treats Gastric-Bypass Weight Regain
A few doctors around the United States are beginning to use an elegant new procedure to reduce the size of the stomach, without incisions, in gastric-bypass-surgery patients who have started to regain weight.
Because their stapled stomachs start to stretch out and enlarge, some 44 percent of gastric-bypass patients regain weight after a few years, and again become subject to the morbidities of obesity.
But with the new technique, called "ROSE" (Restorative Obesity Surgery, Endolumenal), doctors can reduce the patient's stomach pouch and the opening (stoma) to the small intestine to their original post-gastric-bypass size. (Read more about Incision-Free Technique Treats Gastric-Bypass Weight Regain)
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Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a technique used for the diagnosis and treatment of problems in the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas. It is of particular use in diagnosing and treating problems such as gallstones, inflammatory strictures (scars), leaks (from trauma and surgery), and cancer. ERCP is an x-ray examination of the bile ducts which is aided by a video endoscope. With the endoscope physicians see inside the stomach; dyes which are injected in to the ducts of the biliary tree and pancreas can be seen on x-rays.
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Obesity Not Always Indicative of Cardiovascular Risk
Obese people do not always carry an increased risk of heart disease, while some individuals of normal weight do. Two studies published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, revealed that how fat was distributed, like fat around the abdomen, was a consistent risk factor for heart disease. People who have their abdominal cavity lined with fat appear to be more likely to develop insulin resistance and have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. (Read more about Obesity Not Always Indicative of Cardiovascular Risk)
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Arizona Back Institute
Arizona Back Institute
8575 E. Princess Drive Suite 215
Scottsdale,
AZ
85255
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If you suffer from various back ailments and are in need of quality care: The Arizona Back Institute can offer you optimal chiropractic treatments and services. Their office in Phoenix, Arizona, is home to the DRX9000; a revolutionary machine that has made it possible for patients to receive treatment of complicated spinal disorders without the use of any incisions.
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8 Ways Exercise Keeps You Young and Healthy
Exercise may not halt the aging process, but mounting evidence suggests people who stay active can slow its effects. The latest issue of Mayo Clinic Women's Healthsource offers 8 benefits to regular exercise.
It Provides Energy: Feeling tired and lethargic is largely a result of being inactive. Endurance exercises like walking, swimming, jogging, biking, and rowing improves stamina and energy. Even after a few weeks in a walking program, people have more energy for activities.
It Improves Mental Health: There's considerable evidence that regular physical activity can help reduce stress, manage mild-to-moderate depression and anxiety, improve sleep quality, boost mood, and enhance the overall feeling of well-being. (Read more about 8 Ways Exercise Keeps You Young and Healthy)
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Premier Plastic Surgery Group
Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 888-596-5340
Every person deserves to feel comfortable and confident in the look they put forward each day. It takes just the slightest blemish to take away from your facial harmony and balance. Don't let those little imperfections nag at you any longer. At Premier Plastic Surgery they believe that the latest technology combine with precise surgical skill can bring out the natural magnificence in the human body. There surgeons, Dr. Reginald Buford, MD and Dr. Garry Killyon can use collagen treatments to remove wrinkles, scars, laugh lines and a wide variety of the sings of aging in the time it takes to have lunch. If you or a love one is looking for comprehensive cosmetic services in the Southwest Houston, Texas area, contact Premier Plastic Surgery today.
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Pregnancy Weight Gain Recommendation Expected to Change
During this fall, the Institute of Medicine is expected to start gathering scientific evidence to support how much weight pregnant women should gain. The current guidelines, which were announced in 1990, recommends that women with low body mass index scores should gain 40 pounds, women with normal scores should gain 25-35 pounds, and obese women should gain 15 pounds. In 2003, around 25% of pregnant women in the U.S gained more than 40 pounds during pregnancy. (Read more about Pregnancy Weight Gain Recommendation Expected to Change)
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Lap Band Center of Houston
Lap Band Center of Houston
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 888-697-4627
Your weight can have a great impact upon your health, especially if your are overweight enough to be qualified as obese. Obesity can lead to several health problems, some of which are life threatening, all of which drastically reduce quality of life. High cholesterol, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure represent only a few of the complications that regularly affects the those with weight problems. At Lap Band Center of Houston in Texas, Adjustable Gastric Banding is a powerful tool that bariatric surgeons can use to fight back against obesity.
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For Heart Health Low-Fat Better Than Low-Carb Diets
In America, it is estimated that 45 percent of women and 30 percent of men diet to lose weight. A recent study, published in the scientific journal Hypertension and led by David Gutterman has found low-carbohydrate diets to be significantly higher in total grams of fat, protein, dietary cholesterol and saturated fats than low-fat diets. Dr. Gutterman states, "While a low-carb diet may result in weight loss and an improvement in blood pressure, the higher fat content is ultimately more detrimental to heart health than the low-fat diet suggested by the American Heart Association." (Read more about For Heart Health Low-Fat Better Than Low-Carb Diets)
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Dr. Dan Putnam
Auto Injury Recovery Clinic of Jacksonville
1437 Flagler Ave.
Jacksonville,
Florida
32207
Call 904-677-8972
If the pain from an Auto Injury sounds familiar and you are looking for an effective Auto Recovery Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, Dan Putnam, LMT, have a reputation for excellence in assisting patients throughout an effective treatment process utilizing the most advanced non-surgical care units. Putnam, LMT operates out of the state of the art Auto Injury Recovery Clinic of Jacksonville with a dedicated staff who promises to be focused on all of your needs before, during and after your treatment.
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Artificial Sweeteners Could Contribute to Weight Gain
The idea behind artificial sweeteners is simple: add the flavor of sugar without the calories of sugar. Sounds great, right? Well, a recent study now finds that eating artificial sweeteners could make people put on more weight when compared to normal sugar. Researchers conducted experiments on lab rats who were placed into two groups. One group was given yogurt sweetened with glucose, or the equivalent to table sugar. The other group was given yogurt sweetened with zero-calorie saccharin. The rats that had the saccharin-sweetened yogurt consumed more calories, put on more weight, gained more body fat, and did not cut back on their calorie consumption in the long term. (Read more about Artificial Sweeteners Could Contribute to Weight Gain)
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Arizona Back Institute
Arizona Back Institute
8575 E. Princess Drive Suite 215
Scottsdale,
AZ
85255
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If you've been suffering for too long due to stabbing back pain, then your main obligation should be finding effective treatment. The only way to receive the proper care you deserve is to find a back pain doctor who has the right credentials and a great deal of expertise. The Arizona Back Institute in Phoenix is just the place for a specialist to turn to if you're looking for excellent service. He has both extensive experience as well as a caring nature, which is sure to make your treatment experience both comfortable and effective for you.
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American Children Are Not Consuming Enough Milk
A recent study from Penn State has found that American children are drinking insufficient amounts of milk and the dairy they are choosing to consume are very high in fat. The study examined a children's daily dairy intake and compared it with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's MyPyramid dairy recommendations. The findings revealed that only 2 to 3 year olds met the MyPyramid dairy recommendations. It was also observed that most children choose to eat more of the highest fat varieties of cheese, yogurt, ice cream, and dairy based toppings. (Read more about American Children Are Not Consuming Enough Milk)
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Dr. David Podell, DC
Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater,
NJ
07020
Call (888) 319-4510
Is back pain slowing you down? Are there days you just can't take your mind off the pain? Dr. David Podell, DC is a chiropractor who can help you relieve your pain. Dr. Podell runs a family chiropractic practice, the Waterfront Institute, in Bergen County, NJ.
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Reducing Stress Lowers Risk of Cardiovascular Problems
A Review in The Lancet reveals the importance of healthy lifestyle choices to reduce stressors related to cardiovascular risk factors. Researchers from John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore examined records between 1990 to 2006. They observed how stress affects the sympathetic nervous system, impacts physiology, and the effect it has on the cardiovascular system. Lead author, Daniel Brotman, claims "Acute physical stressors such as sugery, trauma, and intense physical exertion are well known triggers of cardiovascular events. Emotional stressors are increasingly recognized as precipitants of such events." (Read more about Reducing Stress Lowers Risk of Cardiovascular Problems)
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Premier Plastic Surgery Group
Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 888-596-5340
Men and women all over the world have turned to the breast mastopexy procedure to give their chest a more youthful and proportionate appearance. If you or a loved one is considering the procedure, you know important it is to find the right group of plastic surgeons for the job. The Premier Plastic Surgery Group holds the firm belief that the latest technology and precise surgical still can bring out the best in the human body. With over 30 years of combined surgical experience, Dr. Reginald Buford, MD and Dr. Garry Killyon, MD bring comprehensive cosmetic surgery services to the Southwest Houston, Texas area.
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