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Acupuncture Reduces Back Pain

Acupuncture provided relief and lasting lead to virtually twice when countless lower-back-pain patients as conventional pharmaceutical and exercise therapy, according to a look into published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Researchers divided 1,... Read >
Author: Anant Joshi

What it cost you to be OBESE

In the recent article "weight affects the bottom line" in the Raleigh News and Observer a Duke study says "obese workers cost employers more." According to the article... "...Obese employees filed twice the number of workers' compensation claims, th... Read >
Author: John Manjarres

Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Flu

Research suggests that seasonal vitamin D deficiency could be linked to flu outbreaks in North America and other temperate areas. Flu is largely seasonal in temperate areas, appearing and spreading rapidly during the fall and winter, subsiding through ... Read >
Author: RA Butters

Omega 3 Fish Oil, Protein, Running -- Slow Aging with this 3-Point Plan, New Study

We all know that exercise is good for you. But did you know that exercising can slow the effects of aging and help you live a more vital, enjoyable life, especially when combined with a diet high in omega 3s (found in fish oil) and with the right ratio of... Read >
Author: Gerry Morton

REMEDIAL MASSAGE

The power of touch: We may not often think about it, but the human sense of touch is the most powerful of all of our senses. Our sense of touch operates through the skin, which is larger and more sensitive than all of our other organs. The messages i... Read >
Author: Lenka

Translating the Hype: How to find an ECM Solution that is right for your Healthcare Organization

The medical field has made groundbreaking advancements in the past decade. Enhancements in engineering, technology, and biology have all contributed to improved patient care and a higher success rate for medical procedures. Nonetheless, the patient experi... Read >
Author: Sylvia Feldman

How Physical Activity After Menopause Makes You Feel Better

When children play the are having lots of fun. And the more they jump around the more fun it is. As we become older the fun seems to be associated less and less with exercise. Some of my clients over 40 have trouble getting themselves into the gym or doin... Read >
Author: Perry Permann

Risks Associated With NSAIDs Among Heart Failure Patients, Journal Reports

A recent issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine found that heart failure patients consuming nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may be at an increased risk for NSAIDs side effects and dangers. The article, from January 26, reported that, "no... Read >
Author: Legal

Lack of Sunshine may shorten Lifespan

According to three recent studies, sunshine may hold the key to a longer life. Results from these studies have shown that death rates are higher for people with the lowest levels of vitamin D in their body. Vitamin D is sometimes called the sunshine v... Read >
Author: GoodGuide

Avandia Considered More Dangerous Than Actos

Copyright (c) 2008 Katie Kelley A study recently published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that Avandia, a type 2 diabetes drug, may be "riskier than Actos, another drug in the same class," according to an article by U.S. News & World Report... Read >
Author: LegalView

Magnesium Associated with Protection from Stroke in Male Smokers

The March 10, 2008 issue of the AMA journal Archives of Internal Medicine revealed the finding of researchers at the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden, that men who smoke may acquire some protection against stroke by consuming greater amounts of ... Read >
Author: Dayna Dye

Snorers more likely to develop Bronchitis

According to research, snorers are more likely to develop chronic bronchitis than those who don't snore. The research, which took four years to complete, was undertaken in Korea and surveyed over 4,000 people between the ages of 40 and 69. It found tha... Read >
Author: Nikki Rammer

Power Surge + Hot Flash = Insomnia

It happens just about every night. After reading for about a half hour, I'm finally sleepy and relaxed. I turn out the light and sink into my down pillows and high thread-count sheets. I'm just falling asleep when, wham - it happens. It feels like my... Read >
Author: Alvaro

Does Increasing Lifespan Also Increase Brainspan?

Copyright (c) 2008 BrainFit For Life We have are fortunate enough today to expect to live about 20 years longer than our grandparents did. Since the 1950s, we have enjoyed a two-decade increase in lifespan. The downside is there is a big difference bet... Read >
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Hospital Rankings Partially Accurate for Heart Patients

It appears that for heart attack patients, the rating by U.S. News & World Report may be justified. A new study published in the July edition of Archives of Internal Medicine found that patients treated at hospitals ranked by U.S. News & World Report are ... Read >
Author: EmpoweredD

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