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Heart Disease in Women

admin — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:03:02 +0000

Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death of American women. Stroke is No. 3. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) affects a woman’s heart and blood vessels. One out of every 10 women between the ages of 45 and 64 has some form of CVD. Once a woman reaches 65, this increases to [...]

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Controlling Pain Before and After Surgery

admin — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:54:34 +0000

1. Ask the doctor or nurse what to expect. Will there be much pain after surgery? Where will it occur? How long is it likely to last? Being prepared helps put you in control. You may want to write down your questions before you meet with your doctor or nurse. 2. Discuss the pain control options with [...]

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What is High Blood Pressure

admin — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:41:37 +0000

Your blood pressure is the force that moving blood puts on your artery walls. When your blood pressure is taken, two numbers are used to show it, like 120/80 (read 120 over 80). The first, or top number, is called the systolic pressure. This is how much pressure is on your arteries when the heart pumps [...]

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Enlarged Prostate Treatments : Benefits and Risks

admin — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:28:50 +0000

Each treatment may improve your symptoms. But each treatment has different chances of success. All treatments, even watchful waiting, have some risks. Ask your doctor these questions about each treatment: * What is my chance of getting better? * How much better will I get? * What are the chances that the treatment will cause problems? * How long will [...]

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Treatment For An Enlarged Prostate

admin — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:07:06 +0000

Currently, the five ways of treating BPH are: Watchful waiting Alpha blocker drug treatment Finasteride drug treatment Balloon dilation Surgery Surgery will do the best job of relieving your urinary symptoms, but it also has more risk than the other treatments. Unless you have a serious complication of BPH that makes surgery the only good choice, [...]

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Environmental Allergies

admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:41:00 +0000

This information is about environmental allergies. It covers what they are, what can cause them, and how to deal with them. Environmental allergies are your body’s response to substances you inhale at your home, school or workplace. They can be caused by dust, animal dander, mold spores or mildew, or feathers. Dust and mold allergies are different [...]

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Why Don’t Diets Work?

admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:13:06 +0000

When you first start a diet, you may lose weight. But soon you start to gain weight. why does this happen? Why don’t diets work? Here’s are a few reasons: Diets don’t change the way you eat. You must learn new ways to eat healthy if you want to keep the weight off. Diets do [...]

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Car Seats for Children

admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:03:25 +0000

This information is about car seats for children. It tells you why you need them, how to buy and use them, and how to help your child adjust to them. Most states have laws, which require that children be in approved child seats when riding in a motor vehicle. The laws vary slightly in different states, [...]

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Upper Respiratory Flu

admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:43:47 +0000

This information is about upper respiratory flu — or “influenza.” You’ll learn what flu is, how to recognize it, how to treat it, and how to help prevent it. Upper respiratory flu is a viral illness that affects your nose, throat, and chest. It’s like the common cold — but flu usually produces a higher fever. [...]

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10 Things Every Teen Should Know About Marijuana

admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:39:57 +0000

1. Marijuana is illegal. Using, holding, buying, or selling marijuana can get you suspended or expelled from school. This will hurt your chances of getting a job in the future. 2. Resist peer pressure. Marijuana may make you feel part of the crowd for a while; but who needs friends who could self destruct at any [...]

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