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High-Red-Meat Diet Raises Mortality Risk
Americans who consume large amounts of red and processed meats face a greater likelihood of death by cancer or heart disease, a recent study found.
The research was published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, and is the largest study of its kind, with over a half-million subjects. Read more about High-Red-Meat Diet Raises Mortality Risk
Dr. Steven Shoshany
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
New York City,
NY
10012
Call: (888) 435-7155
Dr. Steven Shoshany and the team at New York Integrative Medical and Rehab offer manual massage therapy techniques as part of their "hands on" physical therapy program. This includes both trigger point and myofascial therapy.
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How Sleep Apnea Can Cause a Stroke
Obstructive sleep apnea decreases blood flow to the brain and causes changes in the brain that increase sufferers' risk of suffering from a stroke or dying in their sleep, according to a study published by The American Physiological Society. The decreased blood flow to the brain causes elevated blood pressure within the brain that eventually harms the brain's ability to modulate these changes and prevent damage to itself.
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Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D.
Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management
551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
New York,
NY
10176
Call: (888) 898-7795
Back pain caused by Spinal Stenosis can heavily affect your life. With spinal stenosis, simple tasks such as grocery shopping or walking your dog can be stressful and aggravating. Conventional medical practices generally recommend painkillers, or, in some cases, surgery. However, while Painkillers tend to only temporarily relieve pain surgery tends to be highly expensive and at the same time carries great risk. At Empire Physical Medicine and Pain Management, safe and effective treatment is available at the hands of board certified and caring Dr. Steven Moalemi. He offers his clinical specialty to all those in the Manhattan , NYC area.
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Expert Commentary: Steven Park, M.D. 3/9/2010
We know a lot about the molecular and biochemical processes that occur with Alzheimer's Disease. Autopsy studies show amyloid plaque deposition and neurofibrilary tangles. About 5% are hereditary, and the rest are spontaneous. There are different types of dementia, of which vascular dementia is the largest component. We also know that patients with atherosclerotic risk factors and history of stroke have the highest risk for AD.
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Dr. Steven Shoshany
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
New York City,
NY
10012
Call: (888) 435-7155
For sufferers of back pain, there used to be few treatments that offered real hope of effective relief from back pain, especially without invasive surgery or pain medications. That is, until spinal decompression came along and changed the way chiropractors could treat pain. Spinal decompression with Dr. Steven Shoshany of New York Integrative Medical and Rehab in NYC can put you back in control and put an end to pain. By creating a special treatment package, an approach patented by Dr. Shoshany and uniquely his, spinal decompression can be all the more effective and over longer periods of time.
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New Bone-Marrow-Cell Therapy Aids Spine Repair
Injecting a patient’s own bone-marrow stem cells into the spine using multiple routes helps to restore some function and quality of life to victims of spinal cord injury with no objectionable side effects, a recent study revealed.
The findings, published in the journal Cell Transplantation, were the result of a joint investigation by researchers at DaVinci Biosciences of Costa Mesa, Calif., and Hospital Luis Vernaza in Ecuador. Read more about New Bone-Marrow-Cell Therapy Aids Spine Repair
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Call: 1-888-697-2630
Looking for spinal decompression treatment? It is the non-surgical alternative for back pain or neck pain in the Tacoma, WA area offers advanced treatments such as the DRX9000. Get back to your active life with spinal decompression therapy.
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Nine Physical Symptoms of Depression to Watch For
Depression isn’t all “in the head.” There are a number of disturbing and quite physical symptoms – very depressing in their own right – that can be markers for the condition, especially if several of them occur together. They include:
Digestive problems. A person might experience a range of varied difficulties, from nausea to diarrhea to chronic constipation. Read more about Nine Physical Symptoms of Depression to Watch For
Dr. Daniel Royal
New Hope Medical
9065 S Pecos Road, Suite 240
Henderson,
Nevada
89074
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If you've just been diagnosed with cancer, your life is drastically changing. Your doctor has probably discussed treatment options such as chemotherapy or radiation with you. Although they can be effective in fighting cancer, these conventional treatments may leave you feeling tired and weak. The New Hope Medical Center in Henderson, Nevada offers cancer alternatives which may be used to supplement conventional treatment regimens. These natural therapies help in both the treatment and the prevention of cancer.
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High Fructose Corn Syrup Is An Ingredient for Hypertension
Individuals who consume a diet high in corn syrup increase their risk of developing high blood pressure, according to findings published in a paper presented at the American Society of Nephrology's Annual Meeting. The findings suggest that cutting back on processed foods and beverages that contain high fructose corn syrup may help prevent the onset of hypertension.
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Dr. Steven Shoshany
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
NYC,
NY
10012
Call: (888) 435-7155
Finding a massage therapist who can effectively discuss your symptoms can be difficult. At New York Integrative Medical and Rehab, located in Manhattan, NY, Dr. Steven Shoshany, D.C. puts patient communication first to ensure massage therapy that can help you.
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Antioxidants May Help Prevent Influenza Damage to Lungs
As the U.S is coping with the widespread activity of the H1N1 influenza virus, a team of Alabama researchers may have found what could be an answer for all strains of the flu. They've shown that antioxidants - the same compounds found in plant-based foods - might hold the key in preventing the flu virus from causing damage to our lungs. The study was published in the FASEB journal.
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Dr. Jeremy Meadows
Spinal Relief Center USA
13325 100th Ave NE Ste B&C
Kirkland,
Washington
98034
Call: (888) 351-8612
If you are seeking an alternative to the shortcomings of traditional medicine, turn to Dr. Jeremy Meadows, DC in Seattle to treat your disorders through the most innovative holistic care. His experienced and dedicated team at the Spine Relief Center, USA will treat you as a member of the family in easing your pain in a noninvasive way that has been proven to be effective in healing a broad number of ailments.
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Want To Quit Smoking? Try Some Exercise
Exercising has the effect of making cigarettes appear less attractive, potentially aiding smokers who want to quit. The new study from the University of Exeter shows that exercise can reduce the draw of cigarettes and smoking related images designed to get the attention of smokers. The study is published in the journal Addiction.
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MedWell, L.L.C.
MedWell, L.L.C. Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy
33 Central Ave
Midland Park,
NJ
07432
Call: (888) 820-2250
If you cannot enjoy the things you used to because of throbbing, aching, or soreness that is brought on by chronic back pain, let MedWell, L.L.C. Pain Relief and Physical Therapy Center in Midland Park, Bergen County , New Jersey, and their expert team of licensed physical therapists make it their mission to provide you with the proper treatment and fast results.
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Sleep Loss And Alzheimer's Linked
Chronic sleep deprivation demonstrated in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease makes brain plaques appear earlier and more often, according to a Washington University School of Medicine report published in Science Express. The researchers involved also found that orexin, a protein that helps regulate the sleep cycle, appears to be directly involved in the increase.
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Dr. Ronald Spiaggia
Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center
459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung,
New Jersey
07069
Call: (888) 282-1203
If you suffer from the symptoms of arthritis, the inflamed joint, ache, and pain, relief is available. An arthritic shoulder can make trying to cook or care for yourself painful and difficult. Before this happens to you, take action and contact, Dr. Ronald Spiaggia at the Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center in Union County, New Jersey. Dr. Spiaggia has assisted in the recovery of countless individuals suffering from arthritis and all of its related conditions.
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30% of Multivitamins Don't Provide What They Say
More than 30 percent of a medicine chest of multivitamins failed to contain what they said they did, or were contaminated with lead, according to a report by the private company ConsumerLab.com
Among the 46 multivitamins analyzed, those that failed the test had far more or less of an ingredient than stated on the label. And several, including three supplements for children, contained more than the upper limit recognized as healthy by the Institute of Medicine (IOM). Unhealthily excessive dosages were found for ingredients such as vitamin A, folic acid, niacin and zinc, according to the report by ConsumerLab.com, a White Plains, N.Y., firm that provides consumer information and independent evaluations of health and nutrition products. Read more about 30% of Multivitamins Don't Provide What They Say
Dr. Jonathan Donath
Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Call: 914-908-5562
Don't let the effects of Back Pain stop your daily routine. Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC performs effective treatment at the Westchester Spinal Decompression Center in Hartsdale, Westchester, NY.
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