Articles related to "Risk Factors"
Risk Factors of Breast Cancer
Do you have any of the risk factors? Do you have more than one? Are you in the clear of having any risk factors? Is it that important to know the risk factors?
cancer • breast cancer • breast cancer risk factors • cancer prevention
Do you have any of the risk factors? Do you have more than one? Are you in the clear of having any risk factors? Is it that important to know the risk factors?
cancer • breast cancer • breast cancer risk factors • cancer prevention
Be Heart Smart II
More information, resources, and links for a healthy heart. Learn about other risk factors associated with heart disease. This article is the last in a two-part series.
More information, resources, and links for a healthy heart. Learn about other risk factors associated with heart disease. This article is the last in a two-part series.
HD Risk Factors = Menopaause
A new study suggests that risk factors associated with heart disease relates to earlier onset of menopause. A converse conclusion could be true.
heart disease • menopause • healthy • lifestyle • smoking
A new study suggests that risk factors associated with heart disease relates to earlier onset of menopause. A converse conclusion could be true.
heart disease • menopause • healthy • lifestyle • smoking
Signs, Symptoms and Consequences of Anorexia Nervosa
Are you or a loved one at risk for anorexia? Find out here. Are you a sufferer? Read about the long-term medical consequences of your condition.
anorexia • eating dosorder • signs • symptoms • consequences
Are you or a loved one at risk for anorexia? Find out here. Are you a sufferer? Read about the long-term medical consequences of your condition.
anorexia • eating dosorder • signs • symptoms • consequences
Breast Cancer Awareness
Women can take an active role in reducing risk for breast cancer with light consistent exercise. Walking can reduce your risk by up to 30 percent.
reduce risk breast cancer • exercise prevention cancer • breast cancer awareness month • estrogen • pregnancy
Women can take an active role in reducing risk for breast cancer with light consistent exercise. Walking can reduce your risk by up to 30 percent.
reduce risk breast cancer • exercise prevention cancer • breast cancer awareness month • estrogen • pregnancy
That OTHER form of CHD: Maintaing Cardiovascular Health
Until recently, all of the articles I have published have related to CHD- <i>congenital heart disease</i>. Because this column relates to the heart, I thought it might be a good idea to inform my readers with reagrd to that <b>other</b> form of CHD- <i>coronary heart disease</i>, which kills more people in North-America every year than any other type of illness. Are clogged arteries threatening <i>your</i>life? Read on to find out whether you are at risk.
Until recently, all of the articles I have published have related to CHD- <i>congenital heart disease</i>. Because this column relates to the heart, I thought it might be a good idea to inform my readers with reagrd to that <b>other</b> form of CHD- <i>coronary heart disease</i>, which kills more people in North-America every year than any other type of illness. Are clogged arteries threatening <i>your</i>life? Read on to find out whether you are at risk.
Be Heart Smart I
February is American Health Month. Be kind to your heart and check out this first article in a two-part series, with incredible links to heart healthy related web sites.
american heart association • american heart association • aha • ama • american medical association
February is American Health Month. Be kind to your heart and check out this first article in a two-part series, with incredible links to heart healthy related web sites.
american heart association • american heart association • aha • ama • american medical association
Cholesterol And Heart Disease
The most common heart disease is often caused by cholesterol buildup in the arteries, but there are several other factors involved.
ldl cholesterol levels • risk of atherosclerosis • coronary heart disease • coronary artery disease • risk factors for heart disease
The most common heart disease is often caused by cholesterol buildup in the arteries, but there are several other factors involved.
ldl cholesterol levels • risk of atherosclerosis • coronary heart disease • coronary artery disease • risk factors for heart disease
Hypertension
Hypertension, a serious medical disorder, affects more than 60 million Americans in the United States as well as people in other industrialized nations. This is an overview of the disease, providing key elements, risk factors, and what can be done to help control it.
hypertension • high blood pressure • ace-inhibitors • calcium channel blockers • risk factors
Hypertension, a serious medical disorder, affects more than 60 million Americans in the United States as well as people in other industrialized nations. This is an overview of the disease, providing key elements, risk factors, and what can be done to help control it.
hypertension • high blood pressure • ace-inhibitors • calcium channel blockers • risk factors
Pre-Diabetes Treatment Helps Prevent Diabetes
Pre-diabetes is a warning sign, but with proper treatment and self-care, diabetes can be prevented or delayed.
preventing diabetes • treatment for pre-diabetes • pre-diabetes risk factors • medication for pre-diabetes • diabetes treatment
Pre-diabetes is a warning sign, but with proper treatment and self-care, diabetes can be prevented or delayed.
preventing diabetes • treatment for pre-diabetes • pre-diabetes risk factors • medication for pre-diabetes • diabetes treatment
Breast Cancer: Risks and Screening
Breast cancer is one of the leading health concerns in the United States; 1 in 8 women is affected. Traditional screening methods may not be reducing mortality.
breast cancer • breast cancer screening • breast cancer risk factors • breast self examination • mammogram
Breast cancer is one of the leading health concerns in the United States; 1 in 8 women is affected. Traditional screening methods may not be reducing mortality.
breast cancer • breast cancer screening • breast cancer risk factors • breast self examination • mammogram
Diabetes and Weight Management
Are you overweight? Is your blood sugar out of control? Find out if you are at risk for Type 2 Diabetes?
diabetes and weight loss • managing diabetes • type 2 diabetes • risk factors for for diabetes • obesity
Are you overweight? Is your blood sugar out of control? Find out if you are at risk for Type 2 Diabetes?
diabetes and weight loss • managing diabetes • type 2 diabetes • risk factors for for diabetes • obesity
DIETS, MOLECULES AND OBESITY
This article is the first in a series of three dealing with the worldwide problem of obesity. The risks that this disease represent, the fact that there is a lot of ignorance about it and that there are is no magic bullet to rid the world of this major problem.
obesity • risk factor • epidemic • misinformation and ignorance • diets
This article is the first in a series of three dealing with the worldwide problem of obesity. The risks that this disease represent, the fact that there is a lot of ignorance about it and that there are is no magic bullet to rid the world of this major problem.
obesity • risk factor • epidemic • misinformation and ignorance • diets
Enhancing Youth Development
This article introduces ways youth workers can create programming that promotes youth development.
national • training • institute • advancing • youth
This article introduces ways youth workers can create programming that promotes youth development.
national • training • institute • advancing • youth
Overtraining Syndrome in Competitive Athletes
Overtraining syndrome is an incompletely understood disorder combining psychological, physiological, and hormonal changes that negatively affect performance.
overtraining syndrome • signs and symptoms of overtraining syndrome • effects of overtraining syndrome • recognition of overtraining syndrome • risk factors for overtraining syndrome
Overtraining syndrome is an incompletely understood disorder combining psychological, physiological, and hormonal changes that negatively affect performance.
overtraining syndrome • signs and symptoms of overtraining syndrome • effects of overtraining syndrome • recognition of overtraining syndrome • risk factors for overtraining syndrome
America's Top Killer Knows No Gender Lines
What women should know about heart disease
heart disease • women • post-menopausal • risks • hrt
What women should know about heart disease
heart disease • women • post-menopausal • risks • hrt
Gum Disease Linked to Smoking and Cancer
Recent research in the dental health field go beyond simple tooth care and find associations between gum disease, smoking and cancer.
gum disease • smoking • cancer • pancreatic cancer • smoking and gum disease
Recent research in the dental health field go beyond simple tooth care and find associations between gum disease, smoking and cancer.
gum disease • smoking • cancer • pancreatic cancer • smoking and gum disease
High Blood Pressure, a Dietary Approach
This article will give you details on high blood pressure. What it is, why you need to control it and how to control it with dietary measures.
dash • high blood pressure • hypertension • diet • lifestyle
This article will give you details on high blood pressure. What it is, why you need to control it and how to control it with dietary measures.
dash • high blood pressure • hypertension • diet • lifestyle
Hypothyroidism and Atherosclerosis
Along with smoking, hypertension, and elevated cholesterol, hypothyroidism is a significant risk factor for atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries.
hypothyroidism • cardiac risk thyroid • heart problems hypothyroidism • atherosclerosis • atherosclerosis hypothyroidism
Along with smoking, hypertension, and elevated cholesterol, hypothyroidism is a significant risk factor for atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries.
hypothyroidism • cardiac risk thyroid • heart problems hypothyroidism • atherosclerosis • atherosclerosis hypothyroidism
Migraine and Stroke - Is There a Connection?
Is there such a thing as a migrainous stroke? This is a controversial theory, but sudden severe headache is most definitely one of the symptoms of a stroke.
migraine • stroke • headache • migrainous stroke • ischemic stroke
Is there such a thing as a migrainous stroke? This is a controversial theory, but sudden severe headache is most definitely one of the symptoms of a stroke.
migraine • stroke • headache • migrainous stroke • ischemic stroke
Alzheimer's Disease Definition
Alzheimer's disease, a neurological illness that affects older adults, is the result of abnormal changes in brain tissue. Age and family history are risk factors.
alzheimer's disease • ad • forgetfulness • memory • thinking
Alzheimer's disease, a neurological illness that affects older adults, is the result of abnormal changes in brain tissue. Age and family history are risk factors.
alzheimer's disease • ad • forgetfulness • memory • thinking
Diabetes Dietary Guidelines
Diabetes Dietary Guidelines will give you some tips on how you can eat right if you have diabetes. Even if you have not been diagnosed with diabetes, these guidelines will be a useful tool in teaching you how to start eating right too. You will also find some really good links to diabetic, low-fat and healthy, recipes and food web sites.
Diabetes Dietary Guidelines will give you some tips on how you can eat right if you have diabetes. Even if you have not been diagnosed with diabetes, these guidelines will be a useful tool in teaching you how to start eating right too. You will also find some really good links to diabetic, low-fat and healthy, recipes and food web sites.
PART II: Anti-perspirant is "a" cause of Breast Cancer?
Is this fact or fiction? I have gathered some information to help us decide. Please read these in order to understand from the beginning.
breast cancer • anti-perspirant • lymph nodes • toxins
Is this fact or fiction? I have gathered some information to help us decide. Please read these in order to understand from the beginning.
breast cancer • anti-perspirant • lymph nodes • toxins
Subclinical Hypothyroidism May Increase Cardiovascular Risk
Women with low thyroid may be more at risk for cardiovascular disease. Even slightly low normal levels may increase the risk for postmenopausal women.
cardiovascular • thyroid • hypothyroidism • subclinical hypothyroidism • myocardial infarction
Women with low thyroid may be more at risk for cardiovascular disease. Even slightly low normal levels may increase the risk for postmenopausal women.
cardiovascular • thyroid • hypothyroidism • subclinical hypothyroidism • myocardial infarction
Asbestos Dust and Mesothelioma
There's a clear correlation between contact with asbestos dust and fibers, and risk of mesothelioma. Inhaling asbestos can lead to mesothelioma, a serious disease.
mesothelioma risk treatment options • asbestos dust fibers • occupational safety health administration • early symptoms lung cancer • serious health risks smoking inhaling
There's a clear correlation between contact with asbestos dust and fibers, and risk of mesothelioma. Inhaling asbestos can lead to mesothelioma, a serious disease.
mesothelioma risk treatment options • asbestos dust fibers • occupational safety health administration • early symptoms lung cancer • serious health risks smoking inhaling
Exercise Guidelines for Pregnancy and Postpartum
During pregnancy, women can continue to exercise and derive health benefits even from mild to moderate exercise routines. This article describes exercise guidelines published by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
pregnancy • postpartum • exercises
During pregnancy, women can continue to exercise and derive health benefits even from mild to moderate exercise routines. This article describes exercise guidelines published by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
pregnancy • postpartum • exercises
Fasciolopsis buski – Fluke
Fasciolopsis buski, often referred to as the giant intestinal fluke, is a parasite of southern Asia. Read about its life cycle, distribution, and significance.
fasciolopsis buski • f. buski • giant intestinal fluke • liver fluke • natural history
Fasciolopsis buski, often referred to as the giant intestinal fluke, is a parasite of southern Asia. Read about its life cycle, distribution, and significance.
fasciolopsis buski • f. buski • giant intestinal fluke • liver fluke • natural history
Help for Controlling Diabetes
Managing diabetes should include balancing glucose levels and medication side effects, and preventing complications. These tips can help make living with diabetes easier.
deal with diabetes • regulate blood sugar • manage diabetes • help for diabetes • controlling blood sugar
Managing diabetes should include balancing glucose levels and medication side effects, and preventing complications. These tips can help make living with diabetes easier.
deal with diabetes • regulate blood sugar • manage diabetes • help for diabetes • controlling blood sugar
Hidden Risks of Birth Control Pill
New study: Women taking birth control pills significantly increase their risk of heart disease.
birth control and heart disease • contraceptives • the pill • risk of heart disease • pill linked to heart disease
New study: Women taking birth control pills significantly increase their risk of heart disease.
birth control and heart disease • contraceptives • the pill • risk of heart disease • pill linked to heart disease
Osteoporosis, Are You at Risk?
Manitoba is launching a three year study to assess and improve the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women. There is, however, no mention of prevention.
osteoporosis • manitoba • project • management • multiple choice
Manitoba is launching a three year study to assess and improve the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women. There is, however, no mention of prevention.
osteoporosis • manitoba • project • management • multiple choice
THE LONG ROAD AHEAD OF THE HUMAN GENOME PROJECT
What we can expect from the human genome project in the near future.
human genome project • genes • diseases • dna • sequences
What we can expect from the human genome project in the near future.
human genome project • genes • diseases • dna • sequences
Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Hyperemesis gravidarum is severe morning sickness that affects some pregnant women. It can result in dehydration, electrolyte imbalance and malnutrition.
hyperemesis gravidarum • morning sickness • pregnancy • extreme morning sickness • vomiting
Hyperemesis gravidarum is severe morning sickness that affects some pregnant women. It can result in dehydration, electrolyte imbalance and malnutrition.
hyperemesis gravidarum • morning sickness • pregnancy • extreme morning sickness • vomiting
Multiple Myeloma
Symptoms and diagnosis of multiple myeloma
multiple myeloma • cancer • bone morrow • white blood cells • immunoglobulins
Symptoms and diagnosis of multiple myeloma
multiple myeloma • cancer • bone morrow • white blood cells • immunoglobulins
Physical therapy and osteoporosis
If you are a woman over the thirty, you better consider taking precaution steps, because your bones resorption slowly starts.
physical therapy • article • osteoporosis • exercises • treatment
If you are a woman over the thirty, you better consider taking precaution steps, because your bones resorption slowly starts.
physical therapy • article • osteoporosis • exercises • treatment
Walking and Running Prescriptions
The Exercise is Medicine initiative is a project of the AMA and the ACSM. It prescribes physical activity for better health. Walking and running are excellent medicine.
exercise is medicine • health benefits of exercise • walking • running • medical community
The Exercise is Medicine initiative is a project of the AMA and the ACSM. It prescribes physical activity for better health. Walking and running are excellent medicine.
exercise is medicine • health benefits of exercise • walking • running • medical community
Current Treatment for Hepatitis B and C
No form of Hepatitis is curable, but some types can be treated effectively. Interferon and Rebetron (combination therapy) are the only FDA approved drugs for treatment.
interferon • rebetron • hepatitis b • hepatitis c • combo therapy
No form of Hepatitis is curable, but some types can be treated effectively. Interferon and Rebetron (combination therapy) are the only FDA approved drugs for treatment.
interferon • rebetron • hepatitis b • hepatitis c • combo therapy
Diabetes and Your Heart
This article will attempt to discuss the reasons as to why diabetics are more prone to cardiovascular disease and circulatory problems.
diabetes • sugar • diabetic • insulin • disease
This article will attempt to discuss the reasons as to why diabetics are more prone to cardiovascular disease and circulatory problems.
diabetes • sugar • diabetic • insulin • disease
SIDS
What is SIDS, ways to reduce the risk, and helpful links.
babies • dying • die • infants • sids
What is SIDS, ways to reduce the risk, and helpful links.
babies • dying • die • infants • sids
Alcohol Helps A Women's Heart
how drinking can help a women's heart
women • health • alcohol • heart • blood pressure
how drinking can help a women's heart
women • health • alcohol • heart • blood pressure
Eat Fiber for Your Heart
Up your fiber intake to 20-35 grams per day and decrease your likelihood of heart disease by more than 60 percent. One cup of black beans and brown rice puts you over the minimum requirement – as does two slices whole grain bread (at least 7 grams per slice – check the label), an apple, 1/2 cup berries, and two one half cup servings of vegetables.
heart • fiber • health • rich • foods
Up your fiber intake to 20-35 grams per day and decrease your likelihood of heart disease by more than 60 percent. One cup of black beans and brown rice puts you over the minimum requirement – as does two slices whole grain bread (at least 7 grams per slice – check the label), an apple, 1/2 cup berries, and two one half cup servings of vegetables.
heart • fiber • health • rich • foods
Women Over 65 + Low TSH = Increased Risk of Broken Bones
In a long term study published in the <i>Annals of Internal Medicine</i> researchers concluded that for women 65 and over a TSH (a test measuring the level of thyroid stimulating hormone) of 0.1mlU/L or less increases the risk of fracture two to three times that of women with normal levels.
hip fracture • broken hip • osteoporosis • tsh • thyroid
In a long term study published in the <i>Annals of Internal Medicine</i> researchers concluded that for women 65 and over a TSH (a test measuring the level of thyroid stimulating hormone) of 0.1mlU/L or less increases the risk of fracture two to three times that of women with normal levels.
hip fracture • broken hip • osteoporosis • tsh • thyroid
A Devastating Diagnosis
An introduction to Alzheimer's Disease.
alzheimer's • what is alzheimer's? • diagnosing alzhiemer's
An introduction to Alzheimer's Disease.
alzheimer's • what is alzheimer's? • diagnosing alzhiemer's
Black Tea: Preventive for Cognitive Impairment
Black tea appears to be a cheap and nontoxic antioxidant that may protect against cognitive impairment and decline at any age.
black tea • black tea health benefits • black tea effect on cognitive impairment • black tea effect on cognitive decline • black tea plants
Black tea appears to be a cheap and nontoxic antioxidant that may protect against cognitive impairment and decline at any age.
black tea • black tea health benefits • black tea effect on cognitive impairment • black tea effect on cognitive decline • black tea plants
Breast Reconstruction
This article provides a summary of the types of breast reconstruction options that are available following mastectomy for breast cancer.
breast reconstruction • autologous • prosthetic • implants • breast cancer
This article provides a summary of the types of breast reconstruction options that are available following mastectomy for breast cancer.
breast reconstruction • autologous • prosthetic • implants • breast cancer
HDL Cholesterol
Cholesterol levels influence the risk of heart disease and research shows a possible relation to dementia. A study published this month looks at HDL levels and memory.
hdl cholesterol memory • hdl cholesterol cardiovascular disease • ldl cholesterol heart disease • total cholesterol memory • cholesterol dementia
Cholesterol levels influence the risk of heart disease and research shows a possible relation to dementia. A study published this month looks at HDL levels and memory.
hdl cholesterol memory • hdl cholesterol cardiovascular disease • ldl cholesterol heart disease • total cholesterol memory • cholesterol dementia
Herbals The New Cure All, Maybe....
While Herbals are natural, they can have adverse affects with pre-existing health problems.
herbals • remedies • health • adverse effects
While Herbals are natural, they can have adverse affects with pre-existing health problems.
herbals • remedies • health • adverse effects
How Fit are You?
Staying slim does more than make you look good and sexy. Growing evidence show that staying in shape is the key to health.
how fit are you • obesity measures • waist circumference • waist to hip ratio • body mass index
Staying slim does more than make you look good and sexy. Growing evidence show that staying in shape is the key to health.
how fit are you • obesity measures • waist circumference • waist to hip ratio • body mass index
How to Become a Work-at-Home Mom
Working mothers may have more options than they think when it comes down to office locations. Making the decision to work at home can offer a mom everything she wants.
work-at-home mom • work-at-home • working mom • working mother • home office
Working mothers may have more options than they think when it comes down to office locations. Making the decision to work at home can offer a mom everything she wants.
work-at-home mom • work-at-home • working mom • working mother • home office
If You Smoke... Stop
Smoking affects our vision as well. Why does the smell of smoke, the allure of the cool thin models make it look like cigarettes have any beneficial factors at all?
amd • environmental pollution • smoking • ultraviolet rays • macular degeneration
Smoking affects our vision as well. Why does the smell of smoke, the allure of the cool thin models make it look like cigarettes have any beneficial factors at all?
amd • environmental pollution • smoking • ultraviolet rays • macular degeneration
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