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Walking Speed Indicative of Cardiovascular Death Risk in the Elderly
Older people who walk slowly are three times more likely to die from cardiovascular disease than those who walk faster, according to research published on bmj.com. The authors say the findings highlight the importance of fitness in preserving life and function during old age.
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Dr. Lenny Roberts DC
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
Call: 888-653-1365
Strains and tension in your back can cause irritable and agonizing pain. When pain prevents you from going about your daily activities comfortably, it can become a serious problem. If you or a loved one in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is experiencing painful symptoms of sciatica, soft tissue inflammatory disorders, or other recurring back conditions, there is an effective way to reduce and even eliminate the pain. Dr. Lenny Roberts, D.C. is a highly established chiropractor who has mastered Active Release Technique (ART) treatment and has brought relief to numerous patients.
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Chiropractic's Effect on Learning Disorders and Dyslexia
Chiropractic care of the spine may stimulate nerve pathways to an area of the brain important to learning, resulting in enormous benefits to children with learning disabilities and dyslexia, according to a recent study.
"This review critically assessed eight previously published studies involving a total of 160 children," explained Swiss chiropractor Yannick Pauli, the research leader and president of the Swiss Chiropractic Pediatric Association. He specializes in the care of children afflicted by learning and behavioral disorders.
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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
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health near Fairfield County, Connecticut provides spinal decompression therapy with the DRX9000. The DRX9000 is a FDA cleared spinal decompression technology, which Dr. Risa Sloves along with husband Dr. Mark Joachim, heads of Associates in Family Chiropractic, have found effective in treating patients with a variety of ailments.
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Allure and Doubt Regarding Vitamin D
It's long been known that vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption and thus good for bone and teeth health. But research now also suggests a role for vitamin D in fending off such chronic diseases as diabetes, immune disorders and cancer.
But federal scientists are cautious about suddenly touting the vitamin as a cure-all that should be taken in mega-doses by people of all ages and ethnicities.
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Dr. Bonnie Shapiro Liakos
65 W 37th Street, 4th floor
New York,
NY
10018
Call: 914-473-3670
Have you been diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, or believe that you may be suffering from it? Dr. Bonnie Shapiro Liakos is a Holistic Chiropractor and Applied Kinesiologist who can help you regain your health without the use of drugs or any invasive modalities. Dr. Liakos has offices in Midtown Manhattan, NYC.
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How to Wear Backpacks Well
Watching students carrying their backpacks on a college campus can be a chiropractor's nightmare, for much damage is in process to young backs that will show up years later in multiple back problems. "A lot of people are wearing their backpacks too heavy, which is harming their backs and their health," said Allison Gross, a chiropractor at the EnCana Wellness Center at Mount Royal College in Calgary, Alberta. Read more about How to Wear Backpacks Well
Dr. David Podell, DC
Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater,
NJ
7020
Call: (888) 319-4510
Spinal decompression therapy can help your bad back. Dr. David Podell, DC offers the DRX9000, the FDA cleared non-surgical spinal decompression therapy. Dr. Podell is director of Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation in Edgewater, Bergen County, New Jersey.
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Self-Care and Alternative Treatment Options for Pelvic Prolapse
Pelvic organ prolapse is a pelvic floor disorder affecting about one third of all women over their lifetime. The condition is defined by a weakening of the pelvic floor muscles that support the surrounding pelvic organs, including the bladder, uterus, vagina, small bowel, and rectum. The descent or drooping of organs characterizing the condition can cause symptoms like feelings of pelvic pressure, low backache, urinary problems, constipation, vaginal spotting, or painful intercourse.
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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
Neck pain. You've had it for so long and tried every treatment you can think of without result. It's discouraging, not to mention the neck pain still keeping you awake, still leaving you groaning every morning. You just want some relief! At Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management near the Upper West Side of Manhattan, NYC, pain specialist Dr. Steven Moalemi, M.D. will help you rediscover what life can be like without neck pain.
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"Fertility Tourism" Carries Health Risks
Women who go to overseas fertility clinics run the risk of higher-than-average multiple pregnancies, which can dramatically increase the chances of high blood pressure, hospital stays, premature labor, fetal disabilities and even death in mother or babies. A study done on 109 British women with multiple pregnancies showed that 15 were conceived naturally and, of the 94 remaining, 25 percent had received fertility treatment outside of Britain - so-called fertility tourism. Read more about "Fertility Tourism" Carries Health Risks
Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C.
Coming soon
to Rutherford NJ,
Call: 862-203-3296
Upper back pain can add great inconvenience to your daily life. When looking for back pain treatment, it is important to find a doctor who is highly qualified in the chiropractic field and will work closely with each patient to find the root of the problem, instead of simply treating the symptoms. Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C. brings his expertise to his Morris County, New Jersey facility and treats his clients with the utmost care.
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Myths and Facts About Back Pain
While the common cold claims the most sick days among U.S. workers under age 45, lower back pain comes in a strong second, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. In addition, it says, some 80 percent of adults are expected to experience lower back pain at some point in their lives.
Even though back pain is so prevalent, it's surrounded by a host of common misunderstandings. Among them, according to Kam Raiszadeh, an orthopedic surgeon who is medical director of the Advanced Spine Institute at Alvarado Hospital in San Diego, are:
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Dr. Steven Shoshany
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
Manhattan,
NY
10012
Call: (888) 435-7155
Tired of dealing with your bad back? New York Integrative Medical and Rehab has the pain management services you need. Founder, Dr. Steven Shoshany goes to great lengths to ensure patients see long term pain relief with non-invasive treatment. From cutting edge spinal decompression to complementary massage therapy, Downing Chiropractic has all of your personal needs covered.
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Cardiovascular Operations Way Overused, Critics Say
Coronary bypass operations, reaming out arteries with balloon-tipped catheters, and placing drug-coated wire-mesh tubes in blood vessels to keep them open are procedures performed on millions of Americans a year.
But most of these expensive and sometimes risky operations may actually be unnecessary, according to Miami cardiologist Michael Ozner, medical director of the Cardiovascular Prevention Institute of South Florida, because they skip counseling patients about diet, exercise and stress management. Ozner is one of many doctors who are vocally critical of what they see as the overuse of "interventional cardiology," which is lucrative for the physicians and hospitals that perform it, but which may actually be frivolously wasting the country's limited health-care resources.
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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
Is back pain limiting your life? Degenerative disc disease or wear and tear of the spine due to aging can cause low back pain. In the Seattle/Redmond Area, Dr. Jeremy Meadows, D.C. is a skilled and experienced chiropractor, who offers a full spinal rehabilitation center to give you the treatment you need.
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Precursor Fat Cells May Shed Light on Diseases
To understand more about the mystery of obesity, it's important to understand how fat cells are born, nurtured and matured. And the enlightenment that will flow from understanding obesity may sweep away mysteries relating to the generation of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, which seem to be so much more prevalent among people who are obese. So it was with delight that scientists greeted a recent study identifying precursor cells that develop into full-blown fat tissue. The research, performed on "skinny" mice genetically modified to have no fat deposits, showed that injecting one particular type of cell into the mice caused them to form fat. Read more about Precursor Fat Cells May Shed Light on Diseases
Dr. Jeffrey K. Linder DC
Bryant Park Wellness Center
500 Fifth Avenue, Suite 222
New York,
New York
10110
Call: 212-768-4078
Losing weight is not an easy battle. If you, like many Americans are struggling to control your weight and keep it at a healthy level successfully, you are not alone. Science has proven that the underlying causes of most health problems, such as obesity, come from behaviors like poor nutrition, lack of exercise, and stressful living. At Bryant Park Wellness Center, located in Midtown Manhattan, Dr. Jeffrey Linder and his helpful staff promote wellness as their primary mission, to educate, motivate, and help people to embrace innate, genetically compatible lifestyle habits.
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Chiropractic Technique Reduces Blood Pressure
A particular chiropractic adjustment has been shown to significantly improve high blood pressure, according to recent research. "This procedure has the effect of not one, but two blood-pressure medications given in combination," said study leader George Bakris, a medical doctor who is director of the University of Chicago hypertension center. "And it seems to be adverse-event free. We saw no side effects and no problems." Read more about Chiropractic Technique Reduces Blood Pressure
Hauptman Family Health Center
Hauptman Family Health Center
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
Call: 888-551-0868
Suffering from neck pain can be extremely discouraging. If you are living in constant discomfort due to chronic neck pain, getting the proper treatment is essential. Finding relief is not always easy, and when you are looking into treatment, you want to be sure you are receiving the best care possible. At Hauptman Family Health Center, they believe that a multidisciplinary, integrated and holistic approach to health can greatly improve the quality of life of their patients.Dr. Garret Hauptman DC, is dedicated to working with each patient to address their needs and concerns. Hauptman Family Health Center’s integrated approach to healthcare and wellness can help patients more than just traditional medicine. If you are looking for neck pain treatment in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area, Dr. Hauptman can help. The goal of chiropractic care is to improve the overall structure and function of the human form in order to promote its self-healing capabilities.
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