Articles, tagged with "archives of internal medicine", page 2

Weight Training Flexes Cognitive Muscles

We have seen study after study show the benefits of weight lifting; it promotes bone health and reduces age-related muscle loss and now we know that it helps us stay sharp as we age. Alzheimer's and dementia among seniors have become so common that many ... Read >
Author: Mr. America Jason Kozma

Electronic Medical Records May Save Lives

Electronic medical records may dramatically improve the diagnosis, management and care of patients, according to a Kaiser Permanente study from the September 2007 issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. This study reports that electronic ... Read >
Author: Jason.Smith

Diet for Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which the pancreas cannot produce enough insulin to help the body function properly. It was once called adult onset diabetes, but now children are starting to develop it as well. There are two important things a Type 2 di... Read >
Author: Julia Hanf

Can You Use Drugs To Cure Headaches Pain

Many drugs that were previously available only through prescription are now available over-the-counter. Today drugs are so common and easily obtained people just assume they are safe. After all, would multi-million dollar companies offer drugs for sale if... Read >
Author: Carroll Willis

Top 10 Health Scandals of 2009

2009 is another bumper crop year for health scandals, an unfortunate trend that shows no signs of improvement. To the contrary, consumers should do everything in their power to stay healthy as the Big Pharma-sponsored medical profession continues to indu... Read >
Author: Byron J. Richards

Vestibular, (Inner Ear) Dysfunction = Increased Risk of Falls

A recent study suggests that after age 40, dizziness makes you 12 times more likely to suffer serious injury from a fall. About 69 million Americans over age 40 have some form of inner-ear dysfunction or another, that predisposes dizziness and makes them... Read >
Author: Dr. A. R. Scopelliti

Trent Consultants News ANXIETY DISORDERS LINKED TO PHYSICAL CONDITIONS

Trent Consultants News University of Manitoba researchers have found that anxiety disorders appear to be independently associated with several physical conditions, including thyroid disease, respiratory disease, arthritis and migraine headaches. Their f... Read >
Author: childcaretrent

Are Obese Women Getting Short

How much chemotherapy does an obese woman need Typically an obese woman with breast cancer would receive reduced doses of chemotherapy as they battle breast cancer. Back in June of 2005, a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine concluded tha... Read >
Author: vikas04

Internal Meditation Can Also Make Your Heart Happy…

Meditation is good for your heart. This is the message recently (in the year of 2006) conveyed by the Archives of Internal Medicine. The study reported that transcendental meditation (TM), a relaxation technique reduced the risk factors of coronary heart ... Read >
Author: theglobal664

Diabetes has been considered a risk factor of heart disease

Coffee has been a drink that people consume everyday, especially during breakfast. There are many negative reports on consuming coffee mainly due to its caffeine. A study reported in the Archives of Internal medicine that there is a link between drinking ... Read >
Author: Chander Prabha

Are Obese Women Getting Short-Changed By Chemotherapy Treatments?

How much chemotherapy does an obese woman need. Typically an obese woman with breast cancer would receive reduced doses of chemotherapy as they battle breast cancer. Back in June of 2005 a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine concluded tha... Read >
Author: Geeta

How to Cure a Hangover

What's the best hangover cure? Drinking moderately in the first place could be the answer but when moderation is not possible or not an option, getting hangover cures that work are the next best thing. Hangovers- the medical term is called veisalgia- a... Read >
Author: greenherbal11

Inflammation reduced in those with higher vitamin D levels

In light of a recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine which found vitamin D inadequacy in 75 percent of Americans, University of Missouri College of Environmental Sciences assistant professor Catherine A. Peterson announced the finding... Read >
Author: Dayna Dye

Why Your Should Walk 30-60 Minutes a Day

Being fit and getting healthy should be everyone's goal. There is one exercise that anyone can do, regardless of of your schedule. It can be done alone, or with a friend. It isn't a miracle cure, but at times it sure seems like it. Once you start wal... Read >
Author: Ed Forteau

People Check the Internet Before Their Doctor for Health Information

An original investigation published in the December 12, 2005 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine showed that more patients are looking for information on the Internet before talking with their physicians. Lead investigator Dr Bradford Hesse from t... Read >
Author: Dr. Steven Read

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