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Why Patients Should Request A Brain Monitor With Anesthesia

Why Patients Should Request A Brain Monitor With Anesthesia

> Anesthesiologist Warns of Fatal Dangers Of Going Under Dr. Barry Friedberg is on a crusade, and it has cost him dearly. “A lot of people wake up from surgery not quite the same person they were before they went under because of the overuse of anesthetic drugs,” said Dr. Friedberg, a board certified...

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Tips to Avoid Heart Disease

Tips to Avoid Heart Disease

> Do you know what the leading cause of death in women is? Most women think it's breast cancer. The truth is heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in the United States. It’s bigger and by far nastier than most women are aware. In fact, more women die of heart disease than all types of cancer combined—in spite of the fact that...

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Harris Poll: Fewer Smokers, More Obesity

Harris Poll:  Fewer Smokers, More Obesity

> The annual Harris Poll that has measured key health risks – smoking, seat belt use, weight and obesity – for the last 28 years, provides both good and bad news. It is bad news that obesity has increased in every five year period since we started measuring it. The good news is that the proportion of adults who are obese has...

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How to Keep The Air in Your Home Healthy

How to Keep The Air in Your Home Healthy

> (NewsUSA) - Between working in offices, studying at school, exercising at the gym and relaxing at home, Americans spend most of their time indoors. But many people don't realize that, in staying indoors, they face more pollution that they would outside. Indoor air can contain viruses, dust mites,...

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Breast Cancer Treatment: Understanding Your Options

Breast Cancer Treatment: Understanding Your Options

> Selecting a breast cancer treatment is a very personal and difficult decision, and it can be even more difficult when you do not have all the information you need to make a wise decision.  Below you will find a brief explanation about each of the breast cancer treatments available today.  ...

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What to do when you're diagnosed with Cancer

What to do when you're diagnosed with Cancer

> Your doctor just gave you the diagnosis: Cancer. Cancer is a life challenge you can navigate if you learn how. Begin by working on the things you have control over and involving experts on those things you do not have control over. Three things you can control are: Exercising your faith, educating yourself on the disease, and eating a...

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How To Avoid Post Holiday Weight Gain

How To Avoid Post Holiday Weight Gain

> Amidst all the shopping and holiday parties, don’t lose sight of how you will include your health and fitness regimen into your daily routine. If your house gets as crazy as mine during the holidays you’ll want to develop some strategies to help keep those calories at bay and depression away. Have a plan - Map it out - Stick to it!...

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Vitamin D: The New β€œIT” Supplement

Vitamin D: The New β€œIT” Supplement

> Vitamin D deficiency may lead to increased developments of breast, lung and prostate cancer, as well as other illnesses. Lately, I have been hearing so much about Vitamin D — or the lack of it. Two people I know were recently diagnosed with an extreme vitamin deficiency after experiencing tingling in their feet, painful skin and other...

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Immediate Stroke Diagnosis Critical for Recovery

Immediate Stroke Diagnosis Critical for Recovery

Every minute, someone in the United States has a stroke. Of the 700,000 victims each year, one-third die, and another third suffer permanent paralysis, loss of speech or memory lapses. The best way to minimize the effects of a stroke is to know the warning signs so the stroke victim can get immediate treatment. Warning signs include sudden weakness or numbness,...

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Women Need to Know More About Treating Heart Disease

Women Need to Know More About Treating Heart Disease

Although 73 percent of women know how to prevent heart disease, many are unaware of how to treat it once a diagnosis has been made. In a survey of 1,979 women over age 35, only 55 percent said they understand how to treat heart disease. Respondents often incorrectly named prevention techniques such as exercise and healthy eating as treatment options, and less than 10 percent...

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