The Washington Post (12/12, Connolly) discloses that Democratic leaders and president-elect Obama are working on plans to increase health amenities in January’s economic recovery legislation. They profess that putting an enormous amount of money into an assortment of health programs will give the economy a much needed lift and begin to lay the pavement for a [...]
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Democratic leaders and Obama strive to increase health provisions in incentive package
Published by December 13th, 2008 in Health and Wellness.0 Comments
New test improves prediction of breast cancer
Published by December 13th, 2008 in Health and Wellness.0 Comments
On Friday December 12, researchers revealed the most advanced test that can foresee a normal woman’s chances of developing breast cancer. This new test is more efficient than the other strategies that doctors have depended on in the past.
This new test is the first and foremost to blend multitudes of genes and unique characteristics such [...]
Being healthy is essential for male fertility
Published by December 8th, 2008 in Health and Wellness.0 Comments
Women are usually mentioned when it comes to infertility problems, but 40 percent of the infertility complications in couples can be traced to men. As many as 3 million or more of men possess sperm with no awareness of direction or no sperm at all.
Dr. Edward Marut, who is the medical director of Fertility Centers [...]
Sleep disorder may be associated with diabetes
Published by December 8th, 2008 in Health and Wellness.0 Comments
OSA, or obstructive sleep apnea, is distinguished as having interruptions during sleep caused by unbalanced breathing. Loud snoring, waking up choking or gasping or with a sore or dry mouth and being extremely tired during the day, are all symptoms of OSA.
One way to know if you have it for sure is to spend the [...]
Even the young and fit should be concerned about blood pressure
Published by December 8th, 2008 in Health and Wellness.1 Comment
People who are not obese, don’t smoke, use little salt and have a family history free of hypertension don’t need to worry about high blood pressure, right? Wrong. According to syndicated radio host Dr.Joy Browne and cardiologist Dr. James Rippe, too many people, women in particular, feel that they don’t need to check their blood [...]
Research suggests combining Zoloft and therapy beneficial to children with anxiety disorders
Published by December 1st, 2008 in Health and Wellness.0 Comments
As many as 20 percent of U.S. children and teens are found to be affected by anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorders are the most common psychiatric illness in children.
A recent study found that a popular antidepressant, well known as Zoloft, combined with three months of psychotherapy substantially helped children who suffered from anxiety disorders. The research [...]
Health Department recommends 2 1/2 hours of exercise weekly
Published by December 1st, 2008 in Health and Wellness.0 Comments
On October 7, new exercise guidelines from the Health and Human Services Department, or HHS, were set to attain good health. Most adults should get 2 1/2 hours a week. Of course this varies according to how old you are and your level of fitness. If you are a more sedentary adult, a little exercise [...]
