2010
August 15, 2010
Comparing our successes and failures with those of others is inevitable, but too much of it can lead to a caustic mind-set. Here are tips to keep an emotionally healthy outlook.
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August 08, 2010
Nearly half of all pregnancies in the USA are unintended, federal statistics show, an indication of the need for better contraceptive education.
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August 01, 2010
The American Cancer Society reports that about 218,000 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year, making it the most common cancer for American men.
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July 25, 2010
Let's admit it-constipation affects nearly all of us at one time or another. But for some folks, it's a chronic problem; they have what is known as functional constipation. A few changes in habit can improve their quality of life.
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July 18, 2010
With the summer sun at its strongest, let's revisit skin cancer risk and prevention. The three main types are: basal cell, squamous cell and melanomas, the least common but most deadly.
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July 11, 2010
One of the most common problems associated with diabetes is nerve damage, known as diabetic neuropathy. The older you get and the longer you've had diabetes, the more likely you are to develop neuropathy. Your best bet for prevention: Keep your blood sugar controlled over the long term.
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June 27, 2010
On a hot summer day, what could be better than relaxing on your favorite lake or river? But if you'll be captaining the boat, you'll also be responsible for your passengers' safety.
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June 20, 2010
Many of my patients think there's no difference between running shoes and walking shoes. But the biomechanics involved are different. The
American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society offers several tips to help you select the right athletic shoe.
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June 06, 2010
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), a painful disorder in one or both wrists, has become painfully familiar to us in the information age.
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May 30, 2010
To fill your summer first-aid kit, remember the seven S's: sprains, strains, splinters, stings, scrapes, scalds and sun.
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May 23, 2010
Do pollens, certain foods, cold weather, and physical exertion sometimes leave you gasping for air? They're some of the most common asthma triggers, though not all 20 million Americans with asthma have the same triggers or the same attack intensity.
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May 16, 2010
Many have started to make the most of the opportunity to get outside and get active. However, increased activity levels also mean an increase in the risk of strains and sprains. So, it's important to understand how to prevent them, as well as how to handle them when they occur.
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May 09, 2010
Though many people understand that the liver has a role in digestion, they don't comprehend how vital it is for such body functions as protein production, blood clotting, and the processing and storing of fats and sugars.
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May 02, 2010
Hemorrhoids may be a taboo subject, but about half of people over 50 have had bouts. Many folks are too embarrassed to discuss them with a doctor, so they suffer silently.
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April 25, 2010
Hair loss may seem like a minor medical issue, but it can be emotionally devastating to the women who experience it. It is not just a "man's disease": In fact, women make up 40% of hair loss sufferers.
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April 18, 2010
Take a deep breath. If you're one of the millions with COPD - a constellation of lung problems called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - that isn't so easy.
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April 11, 2010
Neck pain can be acute or chronic, and the causes can be simple or complex.
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April 04, 2010
Nosebleeds can be scary, but usually they are just a nuisance and easily treatable.
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March 21, 2010
Allergy sufferers produce excess mucus, which can cause congestion, irritation and drainage, and bacteria can grow in the mucus, leading to infections. A simple sinus rinse may be all the treatment you need.
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March 14, 2010
About one in four adults will have a bout with a diagnosable mental health disorder, such as depression, each year.
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March 07, 2010
If we as parents were to receive a report card for keeping our children healthy, many of us would get failing grades. Currently, nearly one-third of kids between the ages of 2 and 19 are overweight or obese.
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February 28, 2010
Colorectal cancer occurs when the cells of the lining of the large intestine have changed, growing in an out-of-control fashion.
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February 21, 2010
Dr. Mitchell offers tips on how to prevent or improve varicose veins.
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February 14, 2010
Almost every minute of every day, an American dies of a heart attack.
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February 07, 2010
Sports, falls and accidents all can result in the partial or complete loss of a tooth. Even if you think it's not serious, seek medical help immediately.
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January 31, 2010
Drinking and driving is always the wrong choice. You may think you're OK to drive, but here's why you shouldn't.
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January 24, 2010
Do you need motivation to get moving? A new study says exercise can help you ward off type 2 diabetes.
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January 17, 2010
For people who suffer from painful cluster headaches, relief may be on the way.
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January 10, 2010
Because our bodies' needs change as we get older, it's important to understand how the aging process affects different systems so that we can adjust our lives accordingly.
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January 03, 2010
Have you ever had a problem with an unreasonable, even irrational sense of fear or anxiety caused by something unusual?
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