Archive for May, 2006:

Exercise can prevent gallstones

{ Posted on May 30 2006 by hans }
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Categories : Exercise, More Articles
Women who exercise two to three hours a week cut their risk of excruciatingly painful gallstones by nearly one-third compared with women who don't exercise at all, Read More »

Estrogen improves memory

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Categories : Medical & Dental Health
The female hormone estrogen could improve memory, according to a study published recently in New Scientist magazine. One hundred women in their mid-40s who had their ovaries Read More »

Diabetics affected by alcoholism

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Categories : Addiction, More Articles
Diabetics who had one or two drinks a day were up to 80 percent less likely to die of heart attack disease than diabetics who did not drink, Read More »

Good fats lower prostate cancer risk

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Categories : Cancer, Overview
Men who eat more foods containing omega-3 fatty acids may have a lower risk of prostate cancer, according to a study published recently in the journal Cancer. Read More »

Signs & symptoms of Flu

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Categories : Top Diseases
Fever, chills. Body aches (joints and muscles) Red, watery eyes. Read More »

Influenza or flu a viral infection that kills

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Categories : Top Diseases
The influenza or flu is a viral infection of the air passages that lasts from 1 to 10 days, is usually taken lightly. Although many of its symptoms are similar to those of the common cold, the flu is much ...Read More »

How to fight Osteoporosis?

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Categories : Elderly Care
Osteoporosis is a degenerative skeletal disease characterized by brittle bones and increased fractures, especially of the hip, vertebrae and wrist. Ironically, increased life expectancy is contributing to the rise of osteoporosis, since bone density declines with age. Read More »

Dyspareunia Post Menopausal Problem Among Women

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Categories : Elderly Care
Pain during sexual intercourse is called dyspareunia. This is a common problem in post menopausal women. After menopause, the sexual hormone level goes down leading to dryness and fragility of the vaginal mucosa. There's also some loss of libido. Read More »

Prevention and Treatment for constipation

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Categories : Prevention
An important measure one can take in dealing with constipation is to eat high-fiber diet. Fruits and dark, green, leafy vegetables as well as oatmeal, whole grain cereals, and wheat breads are excellent sources of fiber. Read More »

Common Causes – Possible Reasons for Constipation

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Categories : Environment & Health, More Articles
Insufficient liquid intake. Liquids like soups, juice, and water add fluid to the colon and bulk to stools, making bowel softer and its movement faster. Read More »
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