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Know if you are at Risk for Heart Disease
Want to know whether you're at risk for heart disease? Pull out a tape measure. A recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology suggests that body mass index (BMI) alone may not be reliably linked to cardiovascular disease risk. Researchers say the best indicator for health and heart disease risk is the waist to hip ratio, which means if you're a apple shaped person and tend to carry weight around the middle you may need to cut back inches, even if your BMI is in the healthy range. (Read more about Know if you are at Risk for Heart Disease)
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Center for Obesity Surgery
Columbia Medical Center
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
New York City,
NY
10032
Call (888) 838-9148
If you are searching for ways to save your life because you are morbidly obese, call the Center for Bariatric Surgery NYC at Columbia University and give yourself a chance to feel good about the way you look. These expert surgeons have performed enough bariatric related surgeries to give you the comfort of being in some of the best hands in New York.
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Reducing Calories May Increase Life Longevity
Scientists have been aware that that animals with a reduced calorie intake had lengthened lifespans, but they were never able to understand the reasons why. A recent study by scientists from Harvard Medical School suggests that restricting calories to lose weight may also be the secret to extending life expectancy. Restriction of high calorie foods is believed to produce a molecular response that triggers a reaction within the energy core of cells, known as the mitochondria. Responsible for keeping cells alive and healthy, mitochondria can weaken and lead to cell deterioration and increased susceptibility to DNA stress, which eventually causes the cell to die. (Read more about Reducing Calories May Increase Life Longevity)
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Dr. Anthony Fava, DC
Advanced Center for Injury & Wellness
392 Totowa Rd.
Totowa,
New Jersey
07512
Call 888-245-5617
At the Advanced Center for Injury & Wellness in Totowa, Passaic County, New Jersey, patients can receive treatment for sciatica.
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Women With Depression At Risk For Osteoporosis
A study from the National Institute of Mental Health has found that women who suffer from depression are more likely to enter menopause with an increased risk of bone fractures. Researchers report that 17% of women with depression had decreased bone mass in the femoral neck, compared to 2% of women who did not have depression. Additionally, low bone mass in the lumbar spine was found in 20% of depressed women, compared to 9% who were not depressed. The researchers theorized that women with depression have overactive immune systems that produce a chemical known as IL-6. This chemical is associated with bone loss as well as promoting inflammation. During adolescence, bone mass reaches its peak and begins to decline through the rest of life, thinning at a faster rate after a woman undergoes menopause. (Read more about Women With Depression At Risk For Osteoporosis)
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Dr. Howard Luks
University Orthopaedics
19 Bradhurst Ave. Ste 1300N
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 834-8517
Severe knee pain often limits the mobility of those it affects. You can't walk down the hall without wincing from the shooting, burning pain that smolders in the body's most complicated and, perhaps, important joint, and finding a solution to that pain becomes a critical necessity. Knee surgery is often needed for the worst cases of joint degeneration whether from osteoarthritis or injury, and a ceramic knee replacement is one of the newest and most functional replacements available. Dr. Howard Luks, M.D. helps restore the motion to people's lives each day at University Orthopaedics, P.C. in Westchester, New York with the finest techniques orthopedic medicine has to offer.
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A Healthy Lifestyle Can Add 14 Years to Your Life
Exercise, drinking alcohol moderately, eating enough fruits and vegetables, and not smoking can add as many as 14 years to your lifespan, according to a recent study conducted by the University of Cambridge on 20,000 people between the ages of 45 and 79 years over the course of a decade. All participants were socially mixed though overwhelmingly white, and none had any known cancer or heart problems. (Read more about A Healthy Lifestyle Can Add 14 Years to Your Life)
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Southern California Spine Center
San Diego,
CA
92108
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When you need back pain treatment that can rejuvenate you and restore normal function, Dr. Michael Mountain and Southern California Spine Center in San Diego, California can offer their assistance and find answers to your problems.
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Pomegranates Reduce Prostate Cancer
A type of antioxidant found in pomegranates may contribute to prostate health, according to a study by researchers at the University of California at Los Angeles. Antioxidants known as ellagitannins and their metabolites accumulated in the prostates of mice in this laboratory study. The researchers then grafted prostate cancer cells onto mice whose immune systems had been deliberately hampered. One group of mice was then treated with ellagatannins and their metabolites. The treated mice were found to have significantly less tumor growth than mice in the control group. (Read more about Pomegranates Reduce Prostate Cancer)
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Dr. Jonathan Donath
Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Call 914-908-5562
Custom orthotics is designed to keep your feet moving in the proper position, relieving pressure from your knees, hips, and back. Dr. Jonathan Donath in White Plains, New York is able to mold orthotic inserts to your feet to provide the very best possible support. Get your orthotics from the Westchester Spinal Decompression Center, not off the shelf at a generic shoe store.
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Energy Drink Consumption Can Lead to Tooth Erosion
Energy drinks in the U.S. have been on the rise for more than 10 years, promising consumers a boost to their day. It's estimated that the energy drink market will be $10 billion by 2010. This is good news for beverage companies, but it could have oral health implications for consumers who rely on these drinks, sometimes daily, for that boost. Previous research findings have warned consumers that the pH levels in beverages such as soda could lead to tooth erosion. The studies revealed that, whether diet or regular, iced tea or root beer, the acidity level in popular beverages that consumers drink every day contributes to the erosion of tooth enamel. (Read more about Energy Drink Consumption Can Lead to Tooth Erosion)
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Noam Sadovnik, D.C.
NYC,
NY
10128
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Being overweight can lead to a number of serious health problems including hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. Take the first step towards weight loss and better health with Dr. Noam Sadovnik, D.C.
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FDA Considers Limiting Salt in Processed Food
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recently held its first public hearing on regulating the amount of salt found in processed food. According to the American Medical Association, halving the amount of salt added to the American diet could reduce deaths in the U.S. by 150,000 a year. The AMA and other advocates of public health are urging the FDA to take action to reduce the high levels of salt in food. These groups claim that Americans don't consume large amounts of salts because they choose to, but rather do so unknowingly because manufacturers and restaurants add it to food. The AMA estimates that most Americans consume two to three times the amount of sodium that is considered healthy, with an estimated 75 to 80 percent of it coming from restaurant and processed foods. (Read more about FDA Considers Limiting Salt in Processed Food)
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Dr. Lighthouse Health & Body Makeover
Lighthouse Health & Body Makeover
715 East 3900 South Suite 101
Salt Lake City,
Utah
84107
Call 801-265-3400
Are you looking for a new and exciting way to lose weight? Dr. Todd Singleton, DC at Lighthouse Health & Body Makeover, might have the answer which you have been looking for. They have many weight loss diet programs available, which are specifically structured to your individual needs. Their offices are conveniently located in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Worried Sick? There Might Be Some Truth There
A recent report by health provider BUPA has found that people's worries are damaging their health by causing sleepless nights, loss of sex drive, and erratic eating habits. The 2007 Worry Report demonstrates that almost one in five people constantly worry about numerous things, and more than half feel they worry more now than five years ago. Half of the people surveyed this year, which is 6% more than in 2006, claimed they were more worried about their health and their family's health than about other concerning issues such as climate change or terrorist attacks. The survey finds that almost three quarters of people worry, but around 19% admit to worrying all the time or about a number of things. (Read more about Worried Sick? There Might Be Some Truth There)
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Dr. David Podell, DC
Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilation
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater,
NJ
07020
Call (888) 319-4510
At Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation in Bergen County, NJ, Dr. David Podell, DC offers patients quality low back pain treatment.
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Yogurt Consumption Linked to Healthier Body Weights for Women
Research conducted by The General Mills Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition finds that women who eat yogurt frequently are less likely to be overweight and more likely to meet the recommended daily intake of important nutrients, like calcium and vitamin D. The fourteen day study followed the diets of approximately 3,000 women ages 19 and older. Thirteen percent of these women ate three or more servings of yogurt over a two week period. In this group, the women on average had a 15% lower body mass index compared with women who consumed no yogurt. (Read more about Yogurt Consumption Linked to Healthier Body Weights for Women)
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Dr. Elliot Goodman
Beth Israel Medical Center
Beth Israel Medical Center 6th Floor 1st Ave & 16th St
New York City,
New York
10003
Call (888) 351-8607
Four to five years. That's how long many Canadians in places like Barrie, Ontario have been waiting for gastric bypass surgery. But Elliot R. Goodman, MD at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City can help you in as few as three to four months.
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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. Steven Shoshany
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
Manhattan,
NY
10012
Call (888) 435-7155
Do you suffer from back pain? Life in the city can be tough, and chronic back pain can make it tougher. For effective treatment, you should expect only the best chiropractic care. Dr. Steven Shoshany D.C., C.C.E.P. at New York Integrative Medical and Rehab offers patients a multi-disciplinary approach to chiropractic medicine. As the founder and director of his practice near the Lower East Side of Manhattan, he treats patients with the most comprehensive pain management solutions available. Dr. Shoshany gives individual attention to each of his patients, ensuring that each of their unique needs is met.
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