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Published: January 18, 2010
By Margaret Lewin, MD, FACP – Medical Director of Cinergy Health
(www.cinergyhealth.com)
Last year, 11,270 new cases of cervical cancer were diagnosed and another 1.2 million women will develop dysplasia, a condition which left untreated can turn into cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is a malignancy that develops in tissues of the cervix: the organ which connects the uterus to the vagina. It is preventable, slow-growing (so that it can be detected and cured early in its course), and is nearly always caused by infection from the human papilloma virus (HPV).
Published: January 21, 2010
Getting a good night’s sleep has proved to be a modern problem. More people report sleep disturbances in the United States today than at any time in the past. Whether because of increased work and daily tasks loads, lack of balance in life, or any number of other factors, sleep has become a hard commodity to come by for many people. This reality has spawned a small industry in medications, meditations, workouts and diets all designed to help people sleep better at night. But might the answer to the best sleep of your life be much simpler than all of that? Keep reading to find out what research is saying about the “right” kind of sleep.
Published: January 21, 2010
There may be a new hope on the horizon for those with Parkinson’s disease. This is exciting news that many people hope will improve the treatment of Parkinson’s patients in the very near future. Keep reading to find out more information on this new research.
Published: January 18, 2010
Premature babies and babies born with low birth weights have long been known to have several physical health problems – both at birth, and later in life. But now it appears that these babies may also suffer from mental and behavioral issues down the road as well. Keep reading for more on this recent scientific study.
Published: January 14, 2010
Most of us do not need a whole lot of motivation or prodding to eat chocolate, whether it comes in the milk or dark variety. And now new research is giving you even one more reason to give in to your favorite chocolate temptation! A recent study indicates that the very make-up of chocolate may be able to reduce your stress levels. Now what’s not de-stressing about that? Let’s take a look at this decadent discovery . . .
Published: January 10, 2010
Happiness in the face of adversity.
Published: January 25, 2010
In a recent study, conducted at the world famous Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, researchers have found what they believe to be a link between an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease and those who suffer from constipation. The study, conducted by Mayo’s Dr. Walter A. Rocca and colleagues, found that a history of constipation indicated a roughly two times more frequent connection with Parkinson’s disease down the road.
Published: January 18, 2010
We all hear the familiar warnings around the holidays about the perils of over-indulging in the sweet and high-fat fare common to the season. And many of us tell ourselves that this year will be different, even if secretly we don’t believe a single word we say to ourselves on the subject. For the most part we see this as a minor self-betrayal, if we take it seriously at all. But new research suggests that you might want to rethink your attitudes, if not your habits, around holiday eating.
Published: January 11, 2010
Ok. Raise your hand if you are unclear on the subject of whether foods that are high in fat are good for you or bad for you. Go ahead and take a couple of moments to think about. Fat. Good thing or bad thing? BAD! And not just for your waistline. In fact, new research is suggesting that you can actually boost your immunity to colds, the flu and other dangerous health conditions simply by avoiding fatty fare.
Published: January 13, 2010
The article discusses erectile dysfunction. Various aspects of the condition like symptoms, causes and treatment options have also been discussed at length.
