Articles related to "Disease Prevention"
Small Things You Can Do to Improve your Health
Doing small things to improve your overall health doesn't have to be tedious or overly time consuming. Some small practices can make all the difference!
disease prevention • top causes of disease • cancer prevention • fitness • wellness
Doing small things to improve your overall health doesn't have to be tedious or overly time consuming. Some small practices can make all the difference!
disease prevention • top causes of disease • cancer prevention • fitness • wellness
Alzheimer's Disease: Prevention Strategies
Reducing the risk based on genetic predisposition, vascular and lifestyle factors may hold the key to successful prevention of progressive loss of memory and faculties.
alzheimer's disease prevention • canadian consensus conference on dementia • apolipoprotein e gene (apoe) • sortilin-related receptor 1 gene(sorl1) • hypertension
Reducing the risk based on genetic predisposition, vascular and lifestyle factors may hold the key to successful prevention of progressive loss of memory and faculties.
alzheimer's disease prevention • canadian consensus conference on dementia • apolipoprotein e gene (apoe) • sortilin-related receptor 1 gene(sorl1) • hypertension
Antioxidants The Road to Health
This article talks about antoxidants what they are and why they are good for you. It will help you to improve your health and prevent disease.
antioxidants • antioxidant vitamins • health • disease prevention
This article talks about antoxidants what they are and why they are good for you. It will help you to improve your health and prevent disease.
antioxidants • antioxidant vitamins • health • disease prevention
Children and Lyme Disease
Tips on early detection and prevention of Lyme Disease for you and your child.
deer tick • lyme disease • prevention • treatment
Tips on early detection and prevention of Lyme Disease for you and your child.
deer tick • lyme disease • prevention • treatment
Eating to Prevent Disease
This article is about understanding basic nutrition. It gives information about a diet to prevent disease. This will give you an idea of what you need to eat and how to plan your diet.
diet • disease prevention • health • pyramid
This article is about understanding basic nutrition. It gives information about a diet to prevent disease. This will give you an idea of what you need to eat and how to plan your diet.
diet • disease prevention • health • pyramid
LYME DISEASE - prevention
How we get Lyme Diseas, it's prevention and an herbal tick repellant
lyme disease • tick repellant • gardening • herbalist • hiking
How we get Lyme Diseas, it's prevention and an herbal tick repellant
lyme disease • tick repellant • gardening • herbalist • hiking
Nutraceuticals and Disease Prevention
This week we continue our series on Nutrition and Disease Prevention by looking at the use of nutraceuticals or herbs as medicine and for disease prevention. Information, precautions, and the low-down on this popular way to treat and prevent sickness in your family.
nutrition • nutraceuticals • herbs • herbology • herbal medicine
This week we continue our series on Nutrition and Disease Prevention by looking at the use of nutraceuticals or herbs as medicine and for disease prevention. Information, precautions, and the low-down on this popular way to treat and prevent sickness in your family.
nutrition • nutraceuticals • herbs • herbology • herbal medicine
Nutraceuticals and Disease Prevention Pt. 2
The use of herbs for specific physical conditions is still in its infancy in modern society. Still, it is a movement whose time has come. Any trip to the pharmacy will expose you to a gamut of herbal preparations for a variety of ailments. This week we will begin to explore the use of herbal remedies for common concerns.
family nutrition • suite101.com • june kaminski • nutraceuticals • herbal remedies
The use of herbs for specific physical conditions is still in its infancy in modern society. Still, it is a movement whose time has come. Any trip to the pharmacy will expose you to a gamut of herbal preparations for a variety of ailments. This week we will begin to explore the use of herbal remedies for common concerns.
family nutrition • suite101.com • june kaminski • nutraceuticals • herbal remedies
Nutrition and Disease Prevention, Pt.1
Last week we discussed how to prevent acute infections with balanced nutrition. This week, the focus is on preventing the development of chronic conditions with proper diet and healthy lifestyles. Welcome to the Year of the Cat/Rabbit today as well!
nutrition • chronic diseases • prevention • health promotion • balanced diet
Last week we discussed how to prevent acute infections with balanced nutrition. This week, the focus is on preventing the development of chronic conditions with proper diet and healthy lifestyles. Welcome to the Year of the Cat/Rabbit today as well!
nutrition • chronic diseases • prevention • health promotion • balanced diet
Preventing the West Nile Virus
The key is limiting your exposure to the mosquitoes that cause the illness.
west nile virus • mosquitoes • insects • diseases • prevention
The key is limiting your exposure to the mosquitoes that cause the illness.
west nile virus • mosquitoes • insects • diseases • prevention
Water for Disease Prevention
Drinking water before you feel thirsty goes a long way toward preserving health and preventing disease. Athletes benefit, too, with improved athletic performance.
water • hydration • dehydration • health • disease prevention
Drinking water before you feel thirsty goes a long way toward preserving health and preventing disease. Athletes benefit, too, with improved athletic performance.
water • hydration • dehydration • health • disease prevention
Botulism Kills Laysan Ducks on Midway
In the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge fresh water is being introduced to protect the remaining critically endangered Laysan ducks on the atoll from avian botulism.
laysan duck • midway atoll national wildlife refuge • avian botulism outbreak • endangered species recovery in hawaii • laysan island
In the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge fresh water is being introduced to protect the remaining critically endangered Laysan ducks on the atoll from avian botulism.
laysan duck • midway atoll national wildlife refuge • avian botulism outbreak • endangered species recovery in hawaii • laysan island
Facts of Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding and its benefits are constantly highlighted in the media. But uncertainty still looms for some mums. Discover the truths and reasons to breastfeed.
facts of breastfeeding • truth about feeding babies breast milk • breastfeeding and its benefits • breast milk is complete food • breastfeeding
Breastfeeding and its benefits are constantly highlighted in the media. But uncertainty still looms for some mums. Discover the truths and reasons to breastfeed.
facts of breastfeeding • truth about feeding babies breast milk • breastfeeding and its benefits • breast milk is complete food • breastfeeding
Nutrition and Disease: Osteoporosis
The second article in a series on Nutrition and Disease Prevention. Eating a balanced diet can help you to prevent the development of many chronic diseases. This week, we will look at how diet can help prevent a major disease in the US and Canada - Osteoporosis. This disease can cause havoc with a family's way of life. Quite often the Mom of the family gets it, leaving everyone affected.
nutrition • disease prevention • osteoporosis • health • women's health
The second article in a series on Nutrition and Disease Prevention. Eating a balanced diet can help you to prevent the development of many chronic diseases. This week, we will look at how diet can help prevent a major disease in the US and Canada - Osteoporosis. This disease can cause havoc with a family's way of life. Quite often the Mom of the family gets it, leaving everyone affected.
nutrition • disease prevention • osteoporosis • health • women's health
Criteria for Screening Tests
Certain diseases do not have screening tests in place, even those that should. The explanation for this requires an understanding of what makes a good screening test.
screening tests • early detection • disease prevention • criteria for screening tests • wilson jungner criteria
Certain diseases do not have screening tests in place, even those that should. The explanation for this requires an understanding of what makes a good screening test.
screening tests • early detection • disease prevention • criteria for screening tests • wilson jungner criteria
Lyme Disease - 2009 Information
With the blossoming of spring comes the burgeoning of thousands of cases of Lyme disease silently striking down adults,children and pets across the country.
lyme disease • lyme disease symptoms • how to remove a tick • lyme disease treatment • lyme disease test
With the blossoming of spring comes the burgeoning of thousands of cases of Lyme disease silently striking down adults,children and pets across the country.
lyme disease • lyme disease symptoms • how to remove a tick • lyme disease treatment • lyme disease test
Sunlight and Vitamin D Deficiency
Many North Americans have vitamin D deficiency and may be suffering from illnesses related to this deficiency. These include autoimmune diseases, cancers, and stroke.
vitamin d • vitamin d deficiency • skin cancer • cancer prevention • stroke prevention
Many North Americans have vitamin D deficiency and may be suffering from illnesses related to this deficiency. These include autoimmune diseases, cancers, and stroke.
vitamin d • vitamin d deficiency • skin cancer • cancer prevention • stroke prevention
Tumeric An Exotic Spice
Tumeric is an exotic and important flavoring spice containing a bright yellow pigment known to fight disease.
tumeric • antioxidants • disease prevention • flavoring spice • pigment
Tumeric is an exotic and important flavoring spice containing a bright yellow pigment known to fight disease.
tumeric • antioxidants • disease prevention • flavoring spice • pigment
Ways to Avoid Alzheimer's
Australian and American dementia researchers have described simple lifestyle approaches that people at risk can take to lessen the likelihood of developing Alzheimer's.
ways to avoid alzheimer’s • preventative actions may reduce the risk of dement • mayo clinic’s special report on alzheimer’s diseas • simple lifestyle approaches to lessen the likeliho • prevention
Australian and American dementia researchers have described simple lifestyle approaches that people at risk can take to lessen the likelihood of developing Alzheimer's.
ways to avoid alzheimer’s • preventative actions may reduce the risk of dement • mayo clinic’s special report on alzheimer’s diseas • simple lifestyle approaches to lessen the likeliho • prevention
Women's Coronary Health
February is National Heart Disease Awareness Month, but this problem is a global concern for women. The number one killer of women can be prevented with proper action.
heart disease month • february • wear red • red dress • american heart association
February is National Heart Disease Awareness Month, but this problem is a global concern for women. The number one killer of women can be prevented with proper action.
heart disease month • february • wear red • red dress • american heart association
A Heart Healthy Diet
Foods high in polyphenols have antioxidant, antiviral, anticancer properties. An antioxidant food list for a heart healthy diet, cardiovascular disease prevention.
heart healthy diet • cardiovascular disease • polyphenols • antioxidant • disease prevention
Foods high in polyphenols have antioxidant, antiviral, anticancer properties. An antioxidant food list for a heart healthy diet, cardiovascular disease prevention.
heart healthy diet • cardiovascular disease • polyphenols • antioxidant • disease prevention
Control Measures Cause Decline in TB Cases
Many governments are considering budget cuts during these more distressing economic times. However, cutting disease prevention and control measures is a short-sighted solution with long-term costs.
tuberculosis • tb • mycobacterium tuberculosis
Many governments are considering budget cuts during these more distressing economic times. However, cutting disease prevention and control measures is a short-sighted solution with long-term costs.
tuberculosis • tb • mycobacterium tuberculosis
Nutrition and Mental Well-Being
This week, we continue our series on Nutrition and Disease Prevention, with a focus on Mental Well-Being and how nutrition can help.
nutrition • mental health • depression • stress • anxiety
This week, we continue our series on Nutrition and Disease Prevention, with a focus on Mental Well-Being and how nutrition can help.
nutrition • mental health • depression • stress • anxiety
Immune System and Cold and Flu Prevention
Here are some very simple steps that a person can take bolster immune function and avoid getting sick this cold and flu season.
human immune system • preventing infectious disease • preventing common cold • preventing flu • tips for staying healthy
Here are some very simple steps that a person can take bolster immune function and avoid getting sick this cold and flu season.
human immune system • preventing infectious disease • preventing common cold • preventing flu • tips for staying healthy
Travel Associated Dengue
Travel to dengue-endemic areas is a risk for contracting dengue fever (DF) and dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF).
dengue • vaccine • immunization • mosquito • deet
Travel to dengue-endemic areas is a risk for contracting dengue fever (DF) and dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF).
dengue • vaccine • immunization • mosquito • deet
AIDS and Canadian Aboriginals
Aboriginal people are disproportionately effected by AIDS in Canada.
hiv • aids • aboriginal • native • canada
Aboriginal people are disproportionately effected by AIDS in Canada.
hiv • aids • aboriginal • native • canada
Oral Health and the Immune System
Studies show that oral health is a good indicator of immune system health. In addition, studies suggest that measures used to improve oral health also benefit immunity.
weston price • atherosclerosis • rheumatoid arthritis • autoimmune disease • antioxidants
Studies show that oral health is a good indicator of immune system health. In addition, studies suggest that measures used to improve oral health also benefit immunity.
weston price • atherosclerosis • rheumatoid arthritis • autoimmune disease • antioxidants
Overweight Women Have More Sex
Does weight affect sexual behavior in women? Apparently not, according to a recent journal containing research of scientists at several universities.
overweight women have more sex • studies of obesity and sexual intercourse • weight and sexual behavior • sexual behavior • women weight loss
Does weight affect sexual behavior in women? Apparently not, according to a recent journal containing research of scientists at several universities.
overweight women have more sex • studies of obesity and sexual intercourse • weight and sexual behavior • sexual behavior • women weight loss
Some more Healthy Eating Tips
A pullout poster created by Chatelain for the benefit of all its readers and their families. It is an excellent source of information for what foods to eat and how much of each nutrient you need.
nutrients • nutrient • diet • dieting • diets
A pullout poster created by Chatelain for the benefit of all its readers and their families. It is an excellent source of information for what foods to eat and how much of each nutrient you need.
nutrients • nutrient • diet • dieting • diets
Vitamins and Colorectal Cancer
Vitamin D, or calciferol, has generated interest over the past decade because of its possible link to colorectal cancer prevention.
colon cancer • rectal cancer • colorectal cancer • cancer prevention • vitamin d and colorectal cancer
Vitamin D, or calciferol, has generated interest over the past decade because of its possible link to colorectal cancer prevention.
colon cancer • rectal cancer • colorectal cancer • cancer prevention • vitamin d and colorectal cancer
20-questions
A short test to take to challenge your knowledge about Lyme disease. Also, an awakening of your senses -- when one sense fails, another takes over.
lyme disease • senses • tick • disease • illness
A short test to take to challenge your knowledge about Lyme disease. Also, an awakening of your senses -- when one sense fails, another takes over.
lyme disease • senses • tick • disease • illness
A Vaccine That Prevents Rotavirus Diarrhea
A vaccine that prevents rotavirus diarrhea
rotavirus • rotashield • wyeth • ayerstd • vaccine
A vaccine that prevents rotavirus diarrhea
rotavirus • rotashield • wyeth • ayerstd • vaccine
Bloody Urine
IgA nephropathy is an autoimmune kidney disorder with symptoms ranging from transient episodes of bloody urine to renal failure.
berger's disease • iga • immunoglobulin a • neprhopathy • iga nephropathy
IgA nephropathy is an autoimmune kidney disorder with symptoms ranging from transient episodes of bloody urine to renal failure.
berger's disease • iga • immunoglobulin a • neprhopathy • iga nephropathy
Dangers Of A Sedentary Lifestyle
Statistics on people who continue to ignore the preventative powers of exercise on deadly diseases.
physical inactivity and heart disease • african americans and high blood pressure • latinos and obesity • preventable diseases and exercise • recent diabetes statistics for america
Statistics on people who continue to ignore the preventative powers of exercise on deadly diseases.
physical inactivity and heart disease • african americans and high blood pressure • latinos and obesity • preventable diseases and exercise • recent diabetes statistics for america
Drug Resistant Staph Infections
Life threatening infections are showing up more and more throughout the world. Current trends and ideas to combat this bacteria are discussed.
mrsa • mersa • cr-mrsa • skin boils • boil treatment
Life threatening infections are showing up more and more throughout the world. Current trends and ideas to combat this bacteria are discussed.
mrsa • mersa • cr-mrsa • skin boils • boil treatment
Food Choices for Our Dogs
We have so much variety these days in everything and that doesn't stop with what to feed our dogs
dog food • dog food choices • healthy dogs • dog health • dog disease
We have so much variety these days in everything and that doesn't stop with what to feed our dogs
dog food • dog food choices • healthy dogs • dog health • dog disease
Garden Fresh Super Foods
Read about "superfood" and vegetable nutrition. A high vegetable list rich in vitamins, minerals, and nutrients to promote good health, heal and prevent disease.
super food • high vegetable • vegetable nutrition • healthy food • fresh fruit vegetable
Read about "superfood" and vegetable nutrition. A high vegetable list rich in vitamins, minerals, and nutrients to promote good health, heal and prevent disease.
super food • high vegetable • vegetable nutrition • healthy food • fresh fruit vegetable
Health Care Reform
HEALTH CARE REFORM
health care reform • u s health care • u.s. health care • health care • medical care
HEALTH CARE REFORM
health care reform • u s health care • u.s. health care • health care • medical care
Health Effects of Vitamin D
Vitamin D is important for the maintenance of blood calcium levels and bone strength. Obtained from the diet or through sun exposure, it may also protect against disease.
vitamin d • calcium • osteoporosis • uv exposure • vitamin d in diet
Vitamin D is important for the maintenance of blood calcium levels and bone strength. Obtained from the diet or through sun exposure, it may also protect against disease.
vitamin d • calcium • osteoporosis • uv exposure • vitamin d in diet
Homeopathic Immunisations for Travellers
The homeopathic view of vaccinations is that they suppress the body's own immune system. This article looks at homeopathic alternatives for use when travelling overseas.
homeopathic immunisation • homoeopathic vaccination • homeopathic prophylactics for travellers • homeopathy while travelling • homeopathy instead of travel vaccination
The homeopathic view of vaccinations is that they suppress the body's own immune system. This article looks at homeopathic alternatives for use when travelling overseas.
homeopathic immunisation • homoeopathic vaccination • homeopathic prophylactics for travellers • homeopathy while travelling • homeopathy instead of travel vaccination
How to Achieve Healthy Aging - Worth Reading
"How to Achieve Healthy Aging" is a well documented, straightforward discussion of actions one can take to prolong one's mental and physical health.
neal rouzier • how to achieve healthy aging • bio identical hormone replacement therapy • hormone doctor • thyroid hormone replacement
"How to Achieve Healthy Aging" is a well documented, straightforward discussion of actions one can take to prolong one's mental and physical health.
neal rouzier • how to achieve healthy aging • bio identical hormone replacement therapy • hormone doctor • thyroid hormone replacement
July is Hemochromatosis Screening Awareness Month!
Hemochromatosis is a disorder in which the body absorbs too much iron. Learn more here!
c • disorder • body • absorbs • too much
Hemochromatosis is a disorder in which the body absorbs too much iron. Learn more here!
c • disorder • body • absorbs • too much
Malaria Resistant Mosquitoes
The creation of malaria resistant mosquitoes using genetic modification has potential, but there are still problems to be solved before this technology can be used.
malaria resistant mosquitoes • genetically modified mosquitoes • reduce malaria • genetic modification • insect vectors
The creation of malaria resistant mosquitoes using genetic modification has potential, but there are still problems to be solved before this technology can be used.
malaria resistant mosquitoes • genetically modified mosquitoes • reduce malaria • genetic modification • insect vectors
Meat and Proteins - the Muscle Builders!
This article is the fourth in our six part series on the basic groups of the Food Guide Pyramid. The meat and protein food group occupies a relatively small area of the Pyramid, yet is still an important food group to include in your family's daily diet. Whether your family eats meat or is vegetarian, foods from this group are vital for your family's muscle development, nerve function, blood and digestion, not to mention for kids' basic growth and development.
family nutrition • food guide pyramid • balanced diet • meat • poultry
This article is the fourth in our six part series on the basic groups of the Food Guide Pyramid. The meat and protein food group occupies a relatively small area of the Pyramid, yet is still an important food group to include in your family's daily diet. Whether your family eats meat or is vegetarian, foods from this group are vital for your family's muscle development, nerve function, blood and digestion, not to mention for kids' basic growth and development.
family nutrition • food guide pyramid • balanced diet • meat • poultry
Mobile Elephant Help in Thailand
The Thai elephant is now classed as an endangered species by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species so a Mobile Help Clinic is an asset.
mobile elephant help clinic • elephant help foundation of thailand • phuket and elephant trekking • siam safari tours • chalong highlands of phuket
The Thai elephant is now classed as an endangered species by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species so a Mobile Help Clinic is an asset.
mobile elephant help clinic • elephant help foundation of thailand • phuket and elephant trekking • siam safari tours • chalong highlands of phuket
Nurse Helen Gardner
Heavy workloads, poor nutrition, and substandard living conditions at wartime hospitals took their toll.
nurse helen gardner • world war 1 overseas duty • halifax explosion • spanish influenza • canadian military heritage project
Heavy workloads, poor nutrition, and substandard living conditions at wartime hospitals took their toll.
nurse helen gardner • world war 1 overseas duty • halifax explosion • spanish influenza • canadian military heritage project
Osteopathy
Osteopathy is an holistic manual therapy which reduces pain and improves the function of the body by decreasing tensions and restrictions in muscles, joints and organs.
osteopathy • touch • manual medicine • natural medicine • therapy
Osteopathy is an holistic manual therapy which reduces pain and improves the function of the body by decreasing tensions and restrictions in muscles, joints and organs.
osteopathy • touch • manual medicine • natural medicine • therapy
Oxygen and Dietary Antioxidants
Why do we breathe oxygen? Oxygen is necessary for life, and the human brain can only survive a few minutes without oxygen. So why the great interest in antioxidants?
oxidative stress • metabolism • mypyramid • dietary antioxidants • free radicals
Why do we breathe oxygen? Oxygen is necessary for life, and the human brain can only survive a few minutes without oxygen. So why the great interest in antioxidants?
oxidative stress • metabolism • mypyramid • dietary antioxidants • free radicals
Review: 'The Humble Little Condom'
Author Aine Collier traces the history of the condom, from its origin as handmade linen contraceptives to its current role as society's low-tech tool for STD prevention.
humble little condom • prophylactic history • book review of humble little condom • history of the condom • author aine collier
Author Aine Collier traces the history of the condom, from its origin as handmade linen contraceptives to its current role as society's low-tech tool for STD prevention.
humble little condom • prophylactic history • book review of humble little condom • history of the condom • author aine collier
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