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Stay Young by Running
For people who run regularly, you may be extending your disability-free, higher quality of life. When senior author, James Fries, began research on vigorous exercise in 1984, many scientists expected the results would do more harm than good. Some experts believed the long-term effect of serious running would be an onslaught of orthopedic injuries, with older runners suffering from chronic injury. But Fries believed it would improve quality of life and reduce the period at the end of a person's life where they couldn't carry out daily tasks on their own. Read more about Stay Young by Running
Hauptman Family Health Center
Hauptman Family Health Center
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
Call: 888-551-0868
If your headaches are so severe that any new light forces you to shut your eyes and your baby’s cry from the cradle makes you cringe in pain it doesn’t have to be that way any longer. Hauptman Family Health Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has the solution for you.
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Understanding "Good" Fat May Help Fight Obesity
A recent understanding of the origins of brown fat cells - the "good" kind of fat that burns energy and keeps us warm - may lead to the discovery of new treatments for obesity. Researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston said they used a single molecular switch to turn immature muscle cells into brown fat cells in the lab. This suggests that brown fat may be more akin to muscle cells than traditional white fat cells. Another team from the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston found a protein important for bone growth helped promote the development of fat tissues in mice. Both teams claim their new findings lend understanding about the origins of brown fat, which releases energy, in contrast to white fat, which only stores energy. Read more about Understanding "Good" Fat May Help Fight Obesity
Dr. Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
156 East Avenue
Norwalk,
CT
06851
Call: (203) 242-0165
Neck Pain is a complex disorder due to it's nature of being tied to the intricate spinal system. In order to receive proper care, you must turn to licensed professionals with the tools and expertise needed to properly diagnose your specific disorder and give you top of the line treatment. This clinic is the Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care and can be found in Fairfield, CT. Husband and wife team Dr. Risa Sloves and Dr. Mark Joachim will work with you to build the plan that is right for you.
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Obese Women's Newborns Have More Birth Defects
The fetuses of obese women have an increased risk of birth defects such as spina bifida and other neural tube defects, a recent analysis of previous studies showed.
Obesity is at epidemic proportions in the United States and in increasing numbers of countries around the world. Complications from the condition threaten to overwhelm the health-care system. For example, some evidence suggests that pregnant obese women are more prone to give birth to babies with abnormalities, known as congenital anomalies. Such abnormalities contribute significantly to stillbirth, infant death, preterm birth and childhood illnesses. Read more about Obese Women's Newborns Have More Birth Defects
Dr. Steven Shoshany
Living Well Medical
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
NYC,
New York
10012
Call: (888) 435-7155
Don't let your muscle condition restrain your active lifestyle! If you are suffering from muscle conditions, there is effective treatment available. Living Well Medical in Manhattan, NYC, provides quality care for all muscle-related ailments.
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Caffeine Found to Reduce Pain of Exercise
A cup of coffee prior to intense exercise can make a workout more tolerable by modulating the way the nervous system processes pain, a recent study showed.
The study, published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, was done by Robert Motl, professor of kinesiology and community health at the University of Illinois. Read more about Caffeine Found to Reduce Pain of Exercise
Dr. Frank Shallenberger
Nevada Center for Alternative and Anti-Aging Medicine
1231 Country Club Drive
Carson City,
NV
89703
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As time moves on, we show more and more of the signs of age. Wrinkles are just the tip of the iceberg for most people; a lack of energy and a generally slower, less active lifestyle are common characteristics that greatly affect how we act on a daily basis. But what if we could slow down this process? At the Nevada Center for Alternative and Anti-Aging Medicine in Carson City, Nevada, patients can maintain their energy levels with the help and expertise of Dr. Frank Shallenberger.
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Yoga Reduces Fear of Falling Among Elderly
Taking yoga classes yields a slight but important decrease in the fear of falling among senior citizens, a recent study showed, as well as conferring greater lower-body flexibility and removing constraints on their leisure activities.
Fear of falling may have a significant impact on the health and quality of life of older adults because it causes them to curtail their social and physical activity. It has this effect even on those who have never fallen. Read more about Yoga Reduces Fear of Falling Among Elderly
Dr. Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
156 East Avenue
Norwalk,
CT
06851
Call: (203) 242-0165
Back pain can be quite an unmanageable condition, making unusually hard for you to tackle the simplest activities. Instead subjecting yourself to a reality full of restrictions and discomfort, it's time you take the initiative to do something more productive. That is receiving quality non-invasive treatment at The Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C. near Fairfield County, CT. There, Dr. Risa Sloves and his professional staff will join forces to ensure that you receive quality, comprehensive treatment that encompasses all your individual needs.
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Expert Commentary: Dr. Micozzi, M.D - May 18, 2009
Yoga and the Fear of Falling
Anything that can reduce the fear of falling among senior citizens would truly be a valuable contribution to society. Such a fear may not seem like a big deal. But the fact is that, among the elderly, it can have huge repercussions – on both a personal level for each affected senior citizen and on a societal level in terms of increasing the burden on the health-care system. Read more about Expert Commentary: Dr. Micozzi, M.D - May 18, 2009
Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D.
Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management
551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
Manhattan,
NY
10176
Call: (888) 898-7795
If you are experiencing excruciating back pain that is drastically changing your life, then you know it's time to look for help. Based not far from Uptown Manhattan, New York City, Dr. Steven Moalemi of Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management is ready to help relieve your pain. Drawing from several different disciplines in order to create the most effective treatment plan, he can help you stop the pain and get back to living the way you enjoy.
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More Exercise Induces Women to Eat Treats
Overweight women who engaged in exercise for one to two hours a week lost several pounds over six months without dieting. But paradoxically, those who exercised even more – three hours a week – failed to lose as much as expected.
The researchers, who published their findings in PLoSONE, a Public Library of Science online journal, speculated that the reason for this phenomenon was that the women who exercised the most rewarded themselves with food treats for their “sacrifice.” Read more about More Exercise Induces Women to Eat Treats
Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
NYC,
NY
10032
Call: 888-838-9148
Are you tired of being obese? Have you tried exercise and diets, but nothing seems to work? Don't feel bad, many people today suffer from obesity. Often times, losing weight is impossible using traditional methods (diet and exercise). The reason is many people are genetically predisposed to obesity. Get the help you need from Dr. Marc Bessler, MD and the Columbia University Center of Obesity Surgery. Dr. Bessler has been the director of Columbia University Center of Obesity Surgery for over 10 years and specializes in many weight loss surgeries.
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Self-Confidence, Motivation Key to Exercising
It's all in the mind. At least that's where it starts in terms of pursuing an exercise regimen, according to a recent study.
The investigation, performed on 5,167 Canadians by a team of researchers led by Sai Yi Pan of the Public Health Agency of Canada, found that self-confidence in participants' ability to exercise and a strong desire to do so were the main factors in whether they actually went ahead with an exercise program. And the main reasons for holding back from exercise were negative psychological factors.
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Dr. Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
156 East Avenue
Norwalk,
CT
06851
Call: (203) 242-0165
Need relief for your back pain? In Fairfield, Connecticut, Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care offers a range of non surgical back pain treatments. They combine the most advanced chiropractic treatments available, with other treatments to find what works for managing your pain, without surgery.
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Fewer Black Women Who Exercise Have Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is less frequent among black women who engage in vigorous walking for exercise several times a week, according to a recent study, regardless of whether they're thin or fat.
The study, performed by Julie Palmer of Boston University and her colleagues and published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, is one of only a very few that have been conducted on how exercise benefits black women.
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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
Has back pain taken control of your life? Dr. Steven Shoshany in Manhattan offers non surgical alternatives to surgery like chiropractic and spinal decompression.
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Treadmill Exercise Helps Patients With Leg-Artery Disease
Patients with leg arteries partly or fully blocked by plaque, a condition that hinders walking and often produces debilitating leg pain, had their walking endurance and quality of life boosted by treadmill exercise, according to a recent study.
The condition, known as peripheral artery disease (PAD), afflicts approximately one in 16 American adults 40 years of age and older. The disorder leads to a gradual deterioration in leg function. There had never before been a study done on the influence of exercise on PAD sufferers.
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Dr. Ronald Spiaggia
Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center
459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung,
NJ
07069
Call: 888-897-4870
The lumbar area refers to the muscles in lower back. These muscles assist with rotation, flexibility and strength. The lumbar region carries most body weight and also helps provide flexbility. This combination makes the lumbar region susceptible to injury and wear and tear over time. Dr. Ronald Spiaggia, DC and his team at Performance Rehabilitation and Sports Injury Center use DRX 9000C and other non surgical lumbar pain treatments.
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