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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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Dr. Jeremy Meadows
Spinal Relief Center USA
16701 Cleveland Street Suite C
Redmond,
WA
98052
Call (888) 351-8612
If you're fed up with back pain, then it's time to put an end to it. At Spinal Relief Center in Seattle, WA, you can receive top of the line spinal decompression therapy with the aid of the DRX9000. It is a revolutionary machine, used by Dr. Jeremy Meadows, DC that is known to transform the lives of many, many patients for the better.
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Five Steps To A Healthy Sleeping Environment
The human body uses electrical impulses generated in the brain to facilitate intercellular communication. This is only possible because our bodies are composed mainly of water with a high mineral content, making it highly electrically conductive. With so much information being passed through our body, it's not surprising that electrical exposure from external sources in our sleeping areas can disrupt some of its functions. Some people develop symptoms when they experience long-term exposure to levels of electricity, such as: headaches, hyperactivity, nightmares, depression, fatigue, eyestrain, and muscle cramps. (Read more about Five Steps To A Healthy Sleeping Environment)
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Noam Sadovnik, D.C.
Manhattan,
NY
10128
Call
Has the constant typing at the key board led to the painful carpal tunnel syndrome? With the right kind of treatment your hand could be back to normal. Come over to Chiropractic Care, an alternative health care profession that diagnoses and treats mechanical disorders of the spine and musculoskeletal system, in Manhattan, NYC. Dr. Noam Sadovnik practices chiropractic.
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Detoxifying the Body
In today's world, many dangerous chemicals are poured into our foods and into the environment, and our bodies have become a dumping ground for toxic chemicals like acrylamide, sodium nitrate, phytic acid, and hydrogenated oils. Some people have chemicals in their tissues that were never intended for the human body - such as rocket fuel, mercury, lead and others. We know very little about the effects these burdens have on the human body. (Read more about Detoxifying the Body)
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Dr. Jonathan Donath
Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Call 914-908-5562
Over eighty percent of Americans will experience a spinal disorder at some point in their lives. Although less than 10% of these disorders will become chronic, it is crucial that you turn to a professional with superior education and a growing reputation for excellence. In Greenburgh, Westchester, NY, Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC is an expert in treating a wide range of spinal disorders to ease Back Pain while increasing his patient's range of functionality. He operates alongside a friendly team of experts at the impressive Westchester Spinal Decompression Center, where you will be treated like a member of the family every step of the way throughout your treatment.
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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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Pamela Owens
At The Beach Chiropractic
6934 Beach Drive SW Suite 2
Ocean Isle Beach,
NC
28469
Call 888-890-0649
Have you tried many conventional treatments for your muscular or joint pain with little or no success? If you are looking for a revolutionary treatment that has drastically improved the lives of many individuals then look no further. Dr. Pamela Owens of At The Beach Chiropractic is licensed in MUA (Manipulation Under Anesthesia) and can provide you with the care and treatment you need. Dr. Owens has helped many people of Brunswick County, NC lead a better life.
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5 Ways to have Fun in the Sun Without Getting Burned
It's that time of year again. Summers here, and most people can't wait to enjoy the beach, the pool, and backyard barbeques. Summer's great- but all that time outdoors means a lot more sun exposure. While it'ss nice and actually healthy to get some sun, harmful UVA and UVG rays can cause skin cancer so it's important to protect your skin. Covering up can also help you avoid wrinkles, sun spots, and other signs of aging. The Skin Cancer Foundation has some helpful tips: (Read more about 5 Ways to have Fun in the Sun Without Getting Burned)
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Dr. Tauseef Ahmed
Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 850-9152
With so many doctors to choose from these days, it’'s hard to make a decision without at least some doubt. But if you’re looking for the best skin cancer doctor around, go ahead and lay those doubts to rest; Dr. Tauseef Ahmed serves Manhattan and is the one specialist you'’ll want to have on your side when the going gets tough. He is an authority in the world of oncology and has the resume to show for it.
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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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Progressive Medical Centers of America
Spherios Medical Center
5755 North Point Parkway, Suite 74
Alpharetta,
GA
30033
Call (888) 329-9640
If you are constantly experiencing muscle pain, joint pin, bone pain or fatigue you may be suffering from a condition known as fibromyalagia, which is a chronic disease that affects thousands of Americans each year. In Alpharetta, Georgia Spherios Medical Center has a highly trained staff that is always available to answer and can offer you relief for your fibromyalagia pain.
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A Sound Night's Sleep Creates Strong Memories
Two recent studies detailed in the latest issue of Science journal are providing more evidence that a good night's sleep can play an important role in cementing memories formed during the day. One new study has discovered a new region of the brain involved, along with the hippocampus, with creating memories of the day's activities during sleep. A second study suggests that melatonin, a hormone involved in regulating our circadian rhythm, acts to suppress the formation of new memories as bed time approaches. This could possibly function to give memories made early in the day a chance to be prepared for long-term storage. (Read more about A Sound Night's Sleep Creates Strong Memories)
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Dr. Valencie Exceus
High Point Healing and Wellness
2655 East Oakland Park Blvd #6
Fort Lauderdale,
Florida
33306
Call (888) 245-1268
Day to day life inevitably takes its toll on the body; placing different stresses that can build up and result in different ailments and disorders. In Fort Lauderdale, Doctor Valencie Exceus, AP, DOM is an expert at administering a tremendous range of natural treatments designed for removing toxins and naturally aiding the body in rejuvenating its strength and vitality. She operates out of the beautiful High Point Healing Center and works alongside a talented group of professionals specializing in personal care.
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Active Children are Influenced by Active Parents
A study from bmj.com has found parents who are active during pregnancy and early in their child's life are more likely to raise active children. Up to this point, some risk factors for adult diseases have been associated with lower levels of activity in children. Other associations have also been found between early life factors, up to age five, and childhood obesity. To find out more about the early life influences on children's level of physical activity, researchers observed children aged 11 to 12 who were taking part in the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children. Each child wore an accelerometer for seven days, which recorded the intensity and frequency of physical activity by the minute. Data was collected from over 5,000 children, who were observed for at least 10 hours during 3 days, and were analyzed according to various factors hypothesized to affect physical activity. (Read more about Active Children are Influenced by Active Parents)
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Lawrence Hospital Center - Advanced Surgery
Lawrence Hospital Center of Bariatric Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 855-1548
Obesity is a dangerous illness that can overtake the human body and cause physical as well as emotional stress. Poor self esteem, lack of mobility, low energy, and most importantly, heart disease and diabetes are all linked to obesity; without medical care the disease can prove to be fatal. Before this happens to you or anyone you know, take immediate action by calling the Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital in Westchester, New York. Experience the relief that comes with professional quality care offered by a board certified Bariatric Surgery Center.
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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. Roger Pollock
suite 202 One West Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus,
New jersey
07652
Call (888) 631-1911
A problem with your rotator cuff can lead to serious pain and significant loss of shoulder function. In cases shoulder pain associated with a rotator cuff can be treated best with surgical repair. Dr. Roger G. Pollock has extensive experience in the treatment of rotator cuff disorders, employing arthroscopic techniques as well as open surgical techniques, depending on the type and size of the rotator cuff tear.
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How Long Can a Human Being Live?
Dr. Valentin Fuster considers the question of how long can human being live. He begins by describing how the life expectancy of men and women has been extended two or three years per decade since he attended medical school. However, this improvement in life expectancy has come from improved treatments not through promoting good health. (Read more about How Long Can a Human Being Live?)
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Dr. Pravin M. Shah
Empowered Doctor Medical Board
83 South Bedford Road Suite 100
Mount Kisco,
NY
10549
Call (888) 547-1437
Pravin Shah MD, FACS is a Vascular Surgeon.
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