heart disease

Exercise Is 'as Effective as Pills' for Patients With Heart Disease

...  Is 'As Effective As Pills' For Patients With Heart Disease Dr Peter Coleman, deputy director of research at the Stroke Association, said: "We know that exercise, as well as intensive physiotherapy, can have a vital role in helping patients recover after a stroke. "Moderate physical activity for example can … Read more on Huffington Post UK Exercise 'as effective as drugs' for heart health Dr Peter Coleman, deputy director of research at the Stroke Association, said: “We know that exercise, as well as intensive ...

Event Tests Women's Blood, Tire Pressure

...  tests women's blood, tire pressure The event featured a seemingly unlikely pairing – education about car care and prevention of heart disease. But Mary Pat Leonard, Heart Association … The idea of teaching women how to perform the relatively simple procedure of checking tire pressure … Read more on Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Smith, Rosalie M. Rosalie got her early education in a small country school and even though these were the Depression years Rosalie liked her time spent in country school and many times recalled her time there with fondness. In the fall of 1939, Rosalie enrolled in high … Read ...

High-Dose Statin May Reduce Gum Inflammation

...  statin may reduce gum inflammation For their study, the researchers recruited 83 adult patients with heart disease or a high risk for heart disease attending several medical centers and randomly assigned them either to take a daily dose of 80 mg of atorvastatin or a 10 mg dose of the … Read more on Medical News Today Newport Academy Announces New Facility In Bethlehem, Connecticut BETHLEHEM, Conn., Oct. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Newport Academy, a treatment facility for adolescents and young adults suffering from mental health, eating disorders and substance abuse issues, announced the construction of its first ...

US Counter-Drug Mission Plane Crashes in Colombia Leaving 4 Dead, 2 Injured

...  8 was tracking a suspected smuggling vessel along with a Colombian vessel over the western Caribbean when it lost radio contact with the U.S.-sponsored multinational task force in Key West, Florida that runs drug interdiction in region, said … Read more on Huffington Post Exercise may be 'as effective' as drugs for treating common diseases Naci and his team looked at four areas of health where evidence has shown that exercise can have lifesaving benefits: secondary prevention of heart disease, stroke rehabilitation, treatment of heart failure and prevention of diabetes. Researchers then … Read more on Fox News Read ...

Social Media Fuel Dangerous Weight-Loss Goal

Social media fuel dangerous weight-loss goal Experts in eating disorders are concerned about an Internet-fueled trend in which teenage girls and young women pursue an elusive and possibly dangerous weight-loss goal: to become so slender that their thighs don't touch even when their feet are … Read more on Pocono Record Websites fuel pursuit of risky weight-loss goal (AP) – Experts in eating disorders are concerned about an Internet-fueled trend in which teenage girls and young women pursue an elusive and possibly dangerous weight-loss goal: to become so slender that their thighs don't touch even when their feet … Read more on Philly.com Read more... ...

Understanding the Brain and Mind: Science's Final Frontier?

Understanding the brain and mind: science's final frontier? One of these is the development of cognitive behaviour therapy, which can alleviate anxiety and depression. Another is the rediscovery in the West of meditation and mindfulness training, both of which can reduce anxiety and improve mental function and … Read more on The Conversation The Military's Prescription Drug Addiction In 2010, a significant Army report on suicide found that in 2009, 20 percent of the active duty force (106,000) had been prescribed at least one medication for pain, anxiety or depression, while prescription drugs were involved in one-third of the 160 … Read more on The American Conservative Read more... ...

How Can I Tell if I’m Taking Too Many Vitamins?

Question by answergirl: How can I tell if I’m taking too many vitamins? I’m currently taking a lot of supplements in an effort to avoid going on medication for hypertention (runs in the family). I take an Omega 3, Calcium with Magnesium, Cq10, a Multi, an Evening Primrose Oil and a B complex. Am I doing too much? Missing anything? Best answer: Answer by carobygirlvitamin d, antioxidant, an anti-inflammatory supplement (zyflamend) Read more... ...