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Does Calcium and Vitamin D supplementation alone reduce the risk of fractures in at-risk patient?
Published on 25 May, 2006 at 22:13 in Evidence Reviews | Viewed 1 views times | 1 Comment
Does Calcium and Vitamin D supplementation alone reduce the risk of fractures in at-risk patient? Bottom Line: The calcium and Vitamin D supplementation alone does not cause significant reduction in risk of fractures in at risk women. There is no data available for male population.
The South Beach Diet
Published on 21 May, 2006 at 12:11 in General Health | Viewed 1 views times | 2 Comments
The South Beach Diet™ What it is? The South Beach Diet™ was developed by renowned cardiologist, Dr. Arthur Agatston. Rather than focusing on low-fat or low-carb foods, Dr. Agatston recommends a balanced diet that incorporates good fats and good carbs, and lots of delicious food! This “smart carb†diet consists of Three Phases: Phase 1:
Short Guide to Weight Loss
Published on 17 May, 2006 at 10:03 in General Health | Viewed 1 views times | 2 Comments
OVERVIEW We all have and need fat tissue in our bodies. When there is increased amount of fat in the body that’s when problem arises. The amount of fat is determined by individual’s Body Mass Index (BMI). Individuals with a BMI of 25 to 29.9 are considered overweight, while individuals with a BMI of 30
Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse – What is the Difference?
Published on 4 May, 2006 at 12:41 in General Health | Viewed 1 views times | No Comments
Moderate alcohol use – upto 2 drink/day for men and upto 1 drink per/day for women and older people – is not harmful for most adults. The problem arises when people abuse alcohol. The abuse of alcohol is a major cause of preventable deaths associated with violence, and motor vehicle crashes. Heavy drinking can increase
Lowering Cholesterol
Published on 3 May, 2006 at 9:56 in Diet & Nutrition | Viewed 1 views times | 4 Comments
What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a soft, fat-like, waxy substance found in the bloodstream and in all your body’s cells. It’s normal to have cholesterol. It’s an important part of a healthy body because it’s used for producing cell membranes and some hormones, and serves other needed bodily functions. But too high a level of
How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
Published on 3 May, 2006 at 8:39 in General Health | Viewed 1 views times | No Comments
People look at food labels for different reasons. But whatever the reason, many consumers would like to know how to use this information more effectively and easily. The following label-building skills are intended to make it easier for you to use nutrition labels to make quick, informed food choices that contribute to a healthy diet.
Guide to Advance Directives
Published on 3 May, 2006 at 8:06 in General Health | Viewed 1 views times | No Comments
What is an Advance Directive? As a competent adult, you have the right to decide to accept or refuse any medical treatment. As long as you are competent, you are the only person who can decide what medical treatment you want and do not want to receive. A situation may arise in future when you
On Advance Directives / Living Wills
Published on 3 May, 2006 at 8:05 in General Health | Viewed 1 views times | No Comments
Living Wills and Their Variations: A Simple Introduction  E.L. Erde, Ph. D., Professor, UMDNJ-SOM, Department of Family Medicine Stratford, NJ 08084 erdeel@umdnj.edu People use Living Wills or Advance Directives to direct their medical care when they become unable to do it for themselves. The purpose is to avoid conflicts, confusion, and lack of information
What is the relationship of Pregnancy and Diabetes?
Published on 3 May, 2006 at 8:00 in General Health | Viewed 1 views times | 2 Comments
Some women who get pregnant get diabetes, but this type of diabetes, called “gestational” diabetes, usually goes away when the baby is delivered. The physical changes of pregnancy cause the diabetes in some women. Women who have at least one of these characteristics is likely to get gestational diabetes: they have had a previous stillbirth;
Dangers of Pregnancy After Age 35
Published on 3 May, 2006 at 7:59 in General Health | Viewed 1 views times | No Comments
What are the dangers of pregnancy after age 35? Having children, especially a first child after age 35 is riskier than having them at a younger age, but such pregnancies are not higher risk if the mother is healthy. Until the 1970′s, obstetricians rarely saw women older than 35 expecting their first child. Now, more
