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Clumsiness and Obesity Intertwined
Children with poor coordination could be at higher risk of obesity later in life. The research published in the British Medical Journal found that youngsters who performed least well in tests assessing cognitive and physical function were far morely likely to be obese by age 33. Researchers examined test results from the on-going National Child Development Study involving more than 11,000 people since 1958. (Read more about Clumsiness and Obesity Intertwined)
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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
Thinking of spinal decompression therapy? It could be a solution for your nagging back pain or sciatica. Dr. Adrian Marcus offers the DRX9000, a cutting-edge technology in the world of the non-surgical and noninvasive treatment of back pain. Check out this FDA-cleared spinal decompression technology to get the help that you need.
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The Global Threat of Secondhand Smoke
Though studies have linked secondhand smoke to death an illness, a new study suggests that very little is done by parents to protect their children. Appearing in the latest issue of the American Journal of Public Health, the study examined the smoking histories of the adults in the homes, exposures to secondhand smoke inside the house, around the community, and attitudes toward smoking. Researchers used air-sampling technology to examine nicotine levels in the homes and hair samples to measure individual levels of exposure in non-smoking women and children. (Read more about The Global Threat of Secondhand Smoke)
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Acceletrim Weight Loss
Acceletrim Weight Loss
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Call 888-245-5530
If you want to loose weight, but find it impossible to do so without giving up your favorite foods, Acceletrim Weight Loss Solution might be for you. Don't struggle with another unreasonable and unfair diet, loose the weight and feel great today!
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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. Leif Choi, Chiropractor
Health Source Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab
6163 SW Murray Blvd.
Beaverton,
Oregon
97008
Call (888) 836-8057
Neck Pain is very serious and can play a major toll on your physical activity. If are looking for a natural and effective way to ease your pain, the doctors at the Health Source of Beaverton Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab in Portland, Oregon may have the plan that is right for you. Dr. Leif Choi, DC heads this state of the art facility and is a specialist in alleviating your pain in a noninvasive and drug free manner.
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No Kidding, Let's Get Active
Childhood obesity has become a major health problem in America. About 16% of children ages 11-17 are overweight, which can have a lifelong effect on health and self-image. The focus on childhood obesity tends to point to school activities and school lunches, but a recent study at Ohio State University found that the time when kids can gain the most weight is over the summer break.
One of the best ways to keep kids healthy is to keep them active, but it isn't always easy to come up with new ways to get them moving - here are some starters: (Read more about No Kidding, Let's Get Active)
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Premier Plastic Surgery Group
Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 888-861-9317
Is the fat in your body unevenly located in the chest area? Do you have recurring neck, back or shoulder pain? Are you weighed down by poor posture and pose? Carrying and excessive amount of chest fat can lead both physical and emotional problems. Everyone wants to have the pleasure and satisfaction that comes with an evenly rounded body. The doctors at Premier Plastic Surgery Group in Houston, Texas take pride in helping patients achieve that goal.
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Childhood Obesity Linked to Elevated Sugar Levels During Pregnancy
Each year, it is estimated that 8% of pregnant women in the US develop gestational diabetes, where hyperglycemia and insulin resistance develop as a result of pregnancy. The childhood obesity rate has doubled in the last two decades and it is estimated that 7 million overweight or obese children will grow into overweight or obese adults.
A study in the September issue of Diabetes Care has found the risk of childhood obesity increases in line with the pregnant mother's blood sugar levels. The research team of Kaiser Permanent Center for Health Research analyzed records of nearly 9,500 mother-child pairs who were members of the organizations health plan through the years of 1995 and 2000. The evidence found that diabetes in pregnant women resulted in an 89 percent higher risk of the child becoming overweight and an 82 percent higher risk of the child becoming obese between the ages of 5 and 7 years. (Read more about Childhood Obesity Linked to Elevated Sugar Levels During Pregnancy)
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Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
156 East Avenue
Norwalk,
CT
06851
Call (203) 242-0165
If you are looking for a great place to recuperate from an injury or accident, Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C. in Norwalk, Connecticut, provides quality service for all of its patients. The team of experts at Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C. is well trained in an extensive array of medical procedures and will provide you with thorough and effective treatment. The physical therapy facility is dedicated to each patient's needs and the staff believes that recuperation is a group process, where patients and doctors work together toward a common goal.
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Prenatal Multivitamins May Reduce Risk of Pediatric Cancers
Moms-to-be, take your multi-vitamins.
It's become widely accepted that mothers taking folic acid during pregnancy can help reduce the risk of several birth defects. But a new study at the University of Toronto finds a correlation between pre-natal multivitamins containing folic acid and the decreased risk of several pediatric cancers: leukemia, brain tumors, and neuroblastoma (a malignant tumor in nerve tissue).
This report in Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics found that taking a multivitamin with folic acid before and during early pregnancy could reduce the risk of leukemia by 36%, childhood brain tumors by 27%, and neuroblastoma by 47%. (Read more about Prenatal Multivitamins May Reduce Risk of Pediatric Cancers)
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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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Children of Smokers Are Less Healthy Than They Seem
Children with smoking parents may not be as healthy as they appear.
A study presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference shows that although children of smokers may not exhibit respiratory problems, they may still be suffering from damage to their airways. Some researchers claim that children of smokers are more likely to have respiratory problems such as puffing, wheezing, and cases of pneumonia. However it is unclear if there is impairment in children who have no respiratory complaints or diagnosed problems. (Read more about Children of Smokers Are Less Healthy Than They Seem)
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Dr. Daniel Crews DC Dr. Kathryn Crews, DC
Advanced Back Solutions
267 East Main St, Suite B4
Smithtown,
NY
11787
Call (888) 819-8088
You've had MRI's, taken medication, and you may have even tried surgery but you haven't found relief from your back pain. Advanced Back Solutions in Centereach offers back pain treatment with spinal decompression. This unique nonsurgical, non invasive approach has been superbly successful in allowing patients to live free of this disabling condition.
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Yoga Is a Possible Treatment For Depression
Yoga may offer solutions for depression, anxiety and epilepsy.
Reports from the World Health Organization and elsewhere estimate that mental illness comprises fifteen percent of the global disease burden. Depression and anxiety disorders contribute heavily to these numbers. One treatment approach is offered by various medications designed to stimulate the brain's primary inhibitory neuro transmitter, gamma-aminobutyric (or GABA) levels. Findings released by Boston University School of Medicine report that yoga may elevate these GABA levels in the brain and may provide a way to treat these disorders. (Read more about Yoga Is a Possible Treatment For Depression)
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Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
156 East Avenue
Norwalk,
CT
06851
Call (203) 242-0165
Want to boost your health? At Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C. of Norwalk, Connecticut, you can find numerous and diverse options to making you feel and look better. Their system of integrative medicine includes holistic, natural and modern medicine to get you back on your feet where you are feeling your best.
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Critical Age for Childhood Weight Gain
New research reveals a critical period when a child is at risk of becoming obese.
A study from Columbia University Medical Center found that during the ages of 1-3 years, children are at risk of gaining significant weight. The researchers reviewed growth charts of over 1,700 children in New York City between the ages of one through five. They found that the rate of being overweight increased significantly with each year of age, with the biggest gains between ages of one and three years. (Read more about Critical Age for Childhood Weight Gain)
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Progressive Medical Centers of America
Progressive Medical Centers of America
4646 North Shallowford Road
Atlanta,
GA
30338
Call (888) 802-4131
Been feeling unusually tired and worn out lately? Wish you could give your energy that extra boost it needs for you to live more productively? Then here's some news for you. At Progressive Medical Centers of America in Atlanta, Georgia, a team of medical professionals of different modalities are there to deliver effective complementary care designed to effectively increase your energy level.
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Conception Date and Development
A new study shows that the month of conception may impact future academic achievement of children.
Scientists at the Indiana University School of Medicine have observed a connection between academic progress and the time of year a child was conceived. Led by neonatologist Paul Winchester, researchers linked test scores found in the statewide testing programs to the month of conception. The results found that the math and language scores were the lowest for children who had been conceived in the months of June through August. [Astrologers may take note: although scientifically discounted, the practice of forecasting constitutional factors according to month of conception is an ancient empirical tradition in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine] (Read more about Conception Date and Development)
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Andrew Silverman
Silverman Center for Gender Selection
2 Overhill Rd, Suite 405
Scarsdale,
NY
10583
Call 888-337-9407
You've longed to have a little girl, but you've been unable to become pregnant. You've tried ovulation monitors, you've mapped out your cycle, but you still haven't conceived. You may be considering fertility treatments, but you don't know where to go. The Silverman Center in Westchester, New York offers fertility counseling to families in need. Dr. Andrew Silverman, MD, PhD has been extremely successful in treating women previously unable to conceive.
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