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A Defining Moment

A defining moment But then basketball head coach Rocket Collins burst into the room with startling news: a basketball player, Chibuzo Ikonte, had collapsed and lost consciousness after suffering an apparent cardiac arrest. A trio of students sprang to action. … All … Read more on Santa Clarita Valley Signal What's Cooking: Turnips full of vitamins, minerals Rutabagas were traditional with the Thanksgiving turkey, duck or goose. If you are tempted to try turnips, but are not sure your family will like the assertive taste, try blending them with potatoes. REQUEST: Daughter-in-law Kerri Zippe is a cardiac … Read more on The News Journal Read more... ...

Colin Hoobler: Strength or Flexibility? Choose Both

...  Hoobler: Strength or flexibility? Choose both For example, if you have knee osteoarthritis, tight thigh muscles can dramatically increase knee pain during activity (Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2004). This could be due to increased pressure on the kneecap from muscles being … Read more on OregonLive.com Smile, science says it's good for your heart New research shows optimistic, cheerful people are significantly less likely to develop coronary artery disease than their pessimistic peers. Two new studies underline the fact that, like many other diseases, coronary artery disease is more than just a … Read more on The Australian Financial Review Read ...

Socioeconomic Status and Health?

Question by LifeSucksBallz: Socioeconomic Status and Health? Explain the ways in which low socioeconomic status in the United States contributes to poor physical and mental health. Include in your discussion environmental and other social factors that create poor health and lack of access to adequate health care. Best answer: Read more... ...

Grace Slick Drug Abuse: Factors Affecting Life Insurance Quotes

At the most basic level, a life insurance policy is an agreement that involves the life insurance company, the person whose life is insured, and the beneficiary or beneficiaries. This agreement makes the life insurance company to pay the agreed amount upon the death of the individual, who has the insurance, to the beneficiaries. This lessen the chances of monetary hindrance in the family of the dead. Term life insurance is insurance for a specified period of time for a specified amount. This means that if the insured person, or policy holder, dies when the policy is in force, a specific amount is paid to the beneficiary. Such policies can be converted to permanent insurance quite easily without undergoing any medical examination. Read more... ...

What Can I Do About My Girlfriend’s Therapist if She Charges for “No” Treatment?

Question by level_9_sorcerer: What Can I Do About My Girlfriend’s Therapist If She Charges For “No” Treatment? This is somewhat long, but very serious. Please tell me what you know I should do. For about six months, my girlfriend’s therapist is charging her just to go in and lay down on the couch, sometimes to say nothing at all! Unfortunately, some patients with depression, are unable to speak their mind and can by manipulated by people very easily, because they lack assertiveness. Read more... ...

Long Term Drug Rehab Centers: Facts on Discovering the Perfect 90 Day Rehab Treatment

Although it is true that getting a loved one or a good friend into rehab is one of the most challenging decisions you will have to make, it is also the most effective things you can do to help a friend or a loved one in need of assistance. Luckily though, there are numerous successful rehab facilities today that you can take your friend or family member to for therapy. It is important however you recognize you just do not go and choose centers that offer 90 day rehab services out of a telephone book. You need to comprehend that there are a variety of things you are going to have to take into consideration before you go and decide on a drug rehab facility. Read more... ...

I Have “Non Diagnostic St Depression” on a Stress Test Report, What Does It Mean?

by Old Shoe Woman Question by : I have “non diagnostic st depression” on a stress test report, what does it mean? I am 52 year old woman who had a stress test for PVCs (had them for 13 years). I take verapamil (240mg) once a day. I just don’t understand the results. Also, what is ventricular ectopy, does that mean pvc? I don’t think my family doctor knows how to read this report and now has scared me half to death! Best answer: Read more... ...