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Stress, Diabetes Linked in Obese Black Women
Obese black women may face a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes due to stress, a recent study suggested. Almost one-quarter of American black women have type 2 diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association.
“Much attention has been given to the role of obesity in the development of type 2 diabetes, but stress may be as important in this at-risk population,” study co-author Anastasia Georgiades, of Duke University in Durham, N.C., said in a news release. ( Read more about Stress, Diabetes Linked in Obese Black Women) |
Dr. Arlen Fleisher
Premier Vein Centers of Westchester
280 N. Central Ave, ste 70
Hartsdale,
NY
10530
Call: 914-949-8346
If you are suffering from ugly, swollen varicose veins and are looking for effective Varicose Vein Surgery to eliminate their globular and bluish look throughout the skin, turn to the Premier Vein Centers of Westchester. This state of the art facility is located in the Bronx and is led by nationally renowned surgeon Dr. Arlen Fleisher. Dr. Fleisher has years of experience in giving successful Varicose Vein Surgery to a growing number of satisfied patients.
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Protein Boosts Sex Hormones, Suggesting Infertility Therapy
Giving a special hormone to infertile women can dramatically increase their production of sex hormones, which may lead to a new infertility treatment for women with low sex hormone levels, a recent study demonstrated.
The work, which was led by Waljit Dhillo of the Department of Investigative Medicine at Imperial College London, was presented at a meeting of the Society for Endocrinology BES. ( Read more about Protein Boosts Sex Hormones, Suggesting Infertility Therapy) |
Dr. David Podell, DC
Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater,
NJ
07020
Call: (888) 319-4510
Neck Pain and Back Pain are serious health issues that can affect your everyday life. Often caused by stress, bending, sitting in an office chair with poor posture, heavy lifting, or even sleeping in a crooked position, back pain affects many Americans, every day.
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High-Red-Meat Diet Raises Mortality Risk
Americans who consume large amounts of red and processed meats face a greater likelihood of death by cancer or heart disease, a recent study found.
The research was published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, and is the largest study of its kind, with over a half-million subjects. ( Read more about High-Red-Meat Diet Raises Mortality Risk) |
Osceola Cancer Center
Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee,
Florida
34741
Call: (888) 287-5593
If you've been recently diagnosed with breast cancer and are looking for a breast cancer surgeon, the Osceola Cancer Center invites you to visit their facility in Osceola County, Florida. They understand this is an extremely difficult time, but encourage you to relax; tremendous strides have been made in treatment plans. Their staff is dedicated to putting you at ease and providing you with innovative procedures that may improve your condition, but are sure to improve your outlook.
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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) |
Neurological and Spine Surgery Associates, P.C.
Neurological and Spine Surgery Associates, P.C.
19 Bradhurst Ave., Ste. 2800
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call: (888) 766-1480
Stereotactic Radiosurgery is a highly accurate form of radiation therapy used for the treatment of brain tumors. It is very important to see a well trained professional once you have decided to undergo this procedure. If you think that Radiosurgery is something you are interested in, Neurological and Spine Surgery Associates, P.C. of Westchester, New York, can answer all of your questions and address all of your concerns.
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Expert Commentary: Steven Park, M.D. 3/9/2010
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. 3/9/2010) |
Neurological and Spine Surgery Associates, P.C.
Neurological and Spine Surgery Associates, P.C.
19 Bradhurst Ave., Ste. 2800
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call: (888) 766-1480
The New York Medical College and the Westchester Medical Center is a top facility in Westchester, New York if you are searching for a great roster of neurosurgeons for your neurosurgery procedure. There, at Neurological and Spine Surgery Associates, the neurosurgeons understand how serious of a procedure it is that you are about to undertake. These neurosurgeons have many academic and professional credentials so that you can feel safe and secure in working with them.
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New Bone-Marrow-Cell Therapy Aids Spine Repair
Injecting a patient’s own bone-marrow stem cells into the spine using multiple routes helps to restore some function and quality of life to victims of spinal cord injury with no objectionable side effects, a recent study revealed.
The findings, published in the journal Cell Transplantation, were the result of a joint investigation by researchers at DaVinci Biosciences of Costa Mesa, Calif., and Hospital Luis Vernaza in Ecuador. ( Read more about New Bone-Marrow-Cell Therapy Aids Spine Repair) |
Dr. David Asprinio
Westchester Medical Center
19 Bradhurst Avenue, Ste 1300N
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call: (888) 834-8517
Dr. David E. Asprinio is Director of Orthopedics at Westchester Medical Center, specializing in orthopaedic hip surgery and orthopaedic trauma. He is also Chairman and Program Director of New York Medical College - Department of Orthpaedic Surgery.
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Nine Physical Symptoms of Depression to Watch For
Depression isn’t all “in the head.” There are a number of disturbing and quite physical symptoms – very depressing in their own right – that can be markers for the condition, especially if several of them occur together. They include:
Digestive problems. A person might experience a range of varied difficulties, from nausea to diarrhea to chronic constipation. ( Read more about Nine Physical Symptoms of Depression to Watch For) |
Dr. Frank Shallenberger
Nevada Center for Alternative and Anti-Aging Medicine
1231 Country Club Drive
Carson City,
NV
89703
Call:
You've tried weight loss medication, diets, and exercise plans but you can't seem to lose the weight. When you manage to lose a few pounds, it always comes back. Also, diets have left you tired and weak. The Nevada Center of Alternative and Anti-Aging Medicine in the Reno, Nevada area offers a weight loss clinic that targets many of the causes of weight gain. |
High Fructose Corn Syrup Is An Ingredient for Hypertension
Individuals who consume a diet high in corn syrup increase their risk of developing high blood pressure, according to findings published in a paper presented at the American Society of Nephrology's Annual Meeting. The findings suggest that cutting back on processed foods and beverages that contain high fructose corn syrup may help prevent the onset of hypertension.
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Dr. Valentin Fuster
Mt. Sinai Medical Center
1 Gustave L Levy Pl
New York,
NY
10029
Call: 212-241-9628
The director of the Cardiovascular Institute at New York's Mount Sinai Hospital, Valentín Fuster calls his book "The Heart Manual, My Scientific Advice for Eating Better, Feeling Better, and Living a Stress-Free Life Now." In this essential, gimmick-free guide, the renowned cardiologist whose clients have ranged from Bill Clinton to Ted Kennedy, from Henry Kissinger to the Bush family, offers easy to read and follow advice to help you achieve TOTAL health, both physical and mental. The Heart Manual belongs in every home health library -- right next to "You: The Owner's Manual by Dr. Mehmet C. Oz."
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Antioxidants May Help Prevent Influenza Damage to Lungs
As the U.S is coping with the widespread activity of the H1N1 influenza virus, a team of Alabama researchers may have found what could be an answer for all strains of the flu. They've shown that antioxidants - the same compounds found in plant-based foods - might hold the key in preventing the flu virus from causing damage to our lungs. The study was published in the FASEB journal.
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Dr. Adrian Marcus
Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C.
100 Melrose Ave # 101
Greenwich,
CT
06830
Call: (888) 847-1821
If you're aching from a serious bulging disc, and have found other modes of care to be ineffective, then it's time you look elsewhere. At The Back and Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, Dr. Adrian Marcus and his reliable staff can provide you with effective care that is designed to treat your unique condition, ensuring that you will not only experience considerable relief, but a return to a fulfilling, active lifestyle.
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Want To Quit Smoking? Try Some Exercise
Exercising has the effect of making cigarettes appear less attractive, potentially aiding smokers who want to quit. The new study from the University of Exeter shows that exercise can reduce the draw of cigarettes and smoking related images designed to get the attention of smokers. The study is published in the journal Addiction.
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Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc
Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine
54 West 21st Street (near 6th Ave)Suite 910
NYC,
NY
10010
Call: (888)-530-0611
Have you tried many weight loss techniques in Manhattan but nothing seems to work for you? Dr. Trahan is a well respected doctor of Oriental Medicine, a Licensed Acupuncturist, and a Medical Herbalist who integrates Chinese and Western Herbs to create a custom program for every single one of his patients in order to achieve their goal of weight loss. |
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