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Monthly Archives: December 2011
Statins reduce risk of dying from prostate cancer
Reuters reports that, according to a study published online in the journal Cancer, use of statins may be linked to a lower risk of death from prostate cancer.
Posted in Heart Health, Men's Health, Nutritional Health
Tagged preventing prostate cancer, prostate cancer, statin, statins
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Coffee reduces risk of cancer in women
The Los Angeles Times “Booster Shots” blog reports that research published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention suggests that “drinking four or more cups of caffeinated coffee may protect against endometrial cancer.”
Posted in Cancer, Nutritional Health, Woman's Health
Tagged cancer prevention, coffee, endometrial cancer, preventing cancer
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Long-term statin use declared safe safe
Recent research published in The Lancet suggests that the benefits from statins, the revolutionary class of cholesterol-lowering medications, “increase the longer someone takes them with NO long-term risks such as cancer.” (emphasis added)
Posted in Cancer, Heart Health
Tagged preventing cardiovascular disease, preventing heart disease, simvastatin, statin, statins, Zocor
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Review: Acupuncture may be safe treatment for kids
HealthDay reports, “When done by well-trained professionals, acupuncture can be a safe treatment for children,” according to a study published in the journal Pediatrics.
Posted in Children's Health, Parenting
Tagged acupuncture, acupuncture in children
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Canadian guidelines recommend against mammograms for women in their 40’s
The Los Angeles Times “Booster Shots” blog reports that “a Canadian task force recommends” that women in their 40s should not undergo “routine mammograms.”
Posted in Cancer, Woman's Health
Tagged breast cancer, breast cancer prevention, breast cancer screening, mammogram, mammography
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“Broken heart syndrome” far more common in women than men
The AP reports, “Females are seven to nine times more likely to suffer” Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as “‘broken heart syndrome,’ when sudden or prolonged stress like an emotional breakup or death causes overwhelming heart failure or heart attack-like symptoms,” … Continue reading
Posted in Heart Health, Mental Health, Woman's Health
Tagged broken heart syndrome, Takotsubo cardiomyopath
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Study: Few physicians inform parents of child’s obesity
The AP reports that doctors who care for children “are supposed to track if youngsters are putting on too many pounds,” but a study published in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine “found less than a quarter of parents … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Nutritional Health, Obesity, Parenting
Tagged childhood obesity, Obesity, pediatric obesity, preventing obesity
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Obese children not necessarily doomed to diabetes, heart disease – if they lose weight!
The Los Angeles Times “Booster Shots” blog reports, “Fat kids often turn into fat adults with a host of related health problems: diabetes, high blood pressure, clogged arteries.” However, a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine “finds that … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Nutritional Health, Obesity, Parenting
Tagged childhood obesity, Obesity, pediatric obesity, preventing cardiovascular disease, preventing diabetes, preventing heart disease
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Abstinence programs credited with reducing teen sex rates
Abstinence education programs are being credited with the good news coming in a new report the CDC issued recently from the National Center for Health Statistics showing teen birth and sex rates dropping.
Posted in Children's Health, Parenting
Tagged abstinence, abstinence education, National Abstinence Education Association, sexual health, sexuality
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Vibration platforms do not prevent bone loss in women
The Los Angeles Times “Booster Shots” blog reports that according to a study in the Annals of Internal Medicine, “whole-body vibration machines … fall short in one area: a study of post-menopausal women who used the plates daily for a … Continue reading
Posted in Bone Health, Woman's Health
Tagged bone density, osteoporosis, preventing osteoporosis, vibration platforms
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The benefits of ‘bright light therapy’ for depression
The New York Times reports, “For the millions of Americans who suffer from mild to severe winter blues – a condition called seasonal affective disorder, or SAD – bright-light therapy is the treatment of choice, with response rates comparable with … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged depression, light therapy, preventing depression
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Patients’ own stem cells used to reverse heart damage
A story on research involving the use of stem cells to repair damaged hearts received a significant amount of coverage, particular on all of the network news broadcasts, where it received more coverage, with regard to time, than any other … Continue reading
Posted in Bioethics, Heart Health
Tagged adult stem cell, adult stem cells, heart disease, heart failure, stem cell research, stem cells
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Do nitric oxide supplements make muscles bigger and increase endurance?
Nitric oxide supplements are widely used for bodybuilding and athletic performance, but do they really work?
Posted in Alternative Medicine
Tagged athletic performance, bodybuilding, endurance, L-arginine, nitric oxide, performance, sports performance, supplements
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If the origin of Christmas is “pagan,” should Christians celebrate the holiday?
As we approach the Christmas holiday, Christians will often be challenged by those who note the “pagan” origin of Christmas. As a result, some Christians believe we should not celebrate the holiday at all, given the origin of its elements. … Continue reading
Posted in General Health, Spiritual Health
Tagged christmas, positive spirituality, Spiritual Health
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Don’t let the holiday turkey make your family or friends sick
A case of food poisoning can ruin anyone’s holidays. So take care with your turkey to reduce your risk of food-borne illness. The American Dietetic Association offers these suggestions for buying and cooking turkey:
Posted in Nutritional Health
Tagged Christmas safety, food safety, holiday safety, meat safety
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Christmas trees and trappings can fan fire risk
Here are some expert tips from HealthDay News to avoid getting burned this holiday season.
Posted in Children's Health, General Health, Parenting
Tagged child safety, Christmas toy safety, grilling safety, holiday safety, home safety
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Small magnets hazardous to children
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission “are warning parents that high-powered magnets marketed as desk toys and stress relievers for adults can pose a deadly hazard to kids.”
Posted in Children's Health, Parenting
Tagged Christmas toy safety, magnets, toy safety
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Give yourself the gift of a stress-free holiday
Here are some steps you can take (if not this year, next) to protect your and your family’s health by keeping it simple during the Christmas season. This report is from HealthFinder and I hope it’s helpful:
Posted in General Health, Mental Health
Tagged holiday blues, holiday health, holiday stress, preventing stress, stress
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Choosing a toy? Think “Kid-Powered”
Kid-powered toys are those that offer open-ended chances for children to explore, imagine and play. It’s a good idea and here are the details in a report from HealthDay News:
Posted in Children's Health
Tagged child safety seats, Christmas toy safety, holiday safety, toy safety
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Ten ways to avoid Christmas tree and holiday allergies
Here are some nice tips about avoiding allergies during the holidays. Of course, by now, some of us have learned the hard way, right?
Posted in General Health
Tagged preventing allergies, preventing allergy symptoms, seasonal allergic rhinitis
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When buying toys, for kids’ sake, think toy safety
When buying toys for your children, there are a number of safety tips to keep in mind. Here are some good ones from a report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission:
Posted in Children's Health, General Health, Parenting
Tagged Christmas toy safety, toy safety
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How to survive those holiday buffets
Too many holiday party buffet tables loaded with decadent treats can lead to overstuffed plates — and overstuffed pants. So, here are some tips from HealthDay News to enjoy those holiday meals in a more highly healthy fashion?
Posted in General Health, Nutritional Health
Tagged healthy eating, holiday eating, holiday health, nutrition
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Keep Diabetes in Check During the Holidays
For those of you who are diabetics, holiday parties, desserts and buffets can throw your meal plan way off-track. Here are some tips from HealthDay News:
Posted in General Health, Nutritional Health
Tagged diabetes, holiday eating, holiday safety
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How to prevent holiday depression and stress
This last week, I saw three patients in the office all suffering from holiday depression. One was a grandmother who had suffered the tragic loss of her first grandchild this summer. Two others were people who had lost dear ones … Continue reading
Posted in Marriage and Family Health, Mental Health
Tagged anxiety, depression, holiday blues, holiday health, holiday stress, stress
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How to prevent injuries from holiday decorating
HealthDay News reminds us that decking the halls (and elsewhere) for the holidays may be getting more dangerous, according to a new government report. How can you keep from becoming a statistic?
Posted in General Health
Tagged holiday health, holiday safety, home safety
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Christmas Season Sale – My Autographed Books
What better gift could you give a reader than an autographed book? Well, the folks at my on-line book store have just slashed the prices of many of my books for the holiday season.
Posted in Family Newsletter
Tagged book sale
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Too much TV, too little exercise associated with depression
Want to prevent or reduce depression? There are two things you should consider: (1) dramatically reduce your TV time, and (2) increase your physical activity.
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged depression, preventing depression, TV, TV and health
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