Battling ADDICTION

Drugs that help quit but increase suicide risk Drugs that help quit but increase suicide risk

As anti-smoking laws sweep across the globe, more and more people are really trying... 

Alcohol: brain damage in 6 minutes Alcohol: brain damage in 6 minutes

Ever heard of the expression “letting your drink get into your head?”... 

Compulsive hoarding: when collection becomes an addiction Compulsive hoarding: when collection becomes an addiction

Resource post for June:  Compulsive Hoarding Syndrome Are you a collector? Do you... 

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Battling ARTHRITIS

Osteoarthritis in canines: biomarker research gives hope to dog owners Osteoarthritis in canines: biomarker research gives hope to dog owners

It is not only humans who suffer from osteoarthritis. Animals such as horses and... 

Battling Arthritis A therapy to get osteoarthritis patients moving

Physical exercise is essential in maintaining joint health and in managing symptoms... 

Battling Arthritis Information On Rheumatoid Arthritis Focuses On Treatment

One of the causes of arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes the body to go... 

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Battling DEPRESSION

Battling Depression Depression in bypass patients: non-drug treatments work

It is a known fact -surgery may mend the body but it may also depress the mind. This... 

Battling Depression Is prolonged grief a mental disorder?

Resource post for June It can happen to anybody - losing a loved one - a child, a... 

Fighting depression with exercise Fighting depression with exercise

Many children and adolescents suffer from clinical depression. That is why experts... 

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Battling HEALTHCARE

What’s up in July: summer health events What’s up in July: summer health events

Would you believe it that it’s now July and school vaction is about to start? Well,... 

OTC drugs are not always safe: the safety updates OTC drugs are not always safe: the safety updates

Over-the-counter drugs, known as OTC drugs for short, are drugs available at your... 

Battling Healthcare What’s the latest in heath care, June 20

It’s a little bit late but here it is … your health care updates for... 

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Battling HEART AND STROKE

CVD News Watch, July 3 CVD News Watch, July 3

Happy 4th of July to all Americans! CVD heart victim watch Mainly medical unknowns... 

Driving restrictions for patients with ICDs Driving restrictions for patients with ICDs

ICD stands for implantable cardioverter defibrillator. This is a device implanted... 

Cardiac arrest: what makes the heart stop? Cardiac arrest: what makes the heart stop?

Resource post for June The King of Pop Michael Jackson was said to have suffered... 

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Battling OBESITY

Obesity and surgery Obesity and surgery

Obese patients and their doctors may face special challenges when undergoing and... 

Does your BMI really reflect your health status? Does your BMI really reflect your health status?

Those who are closely watching their weight are familiar with the term BMI, short... 

Recession obesity: getting fat during lean times Recession obesity: getting fat during lean times

Ever heard of recession obesity? It is getting fat during lean times. This is mainly... 

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Battling STRESS

Dealing with posttraumatic stress disorder Dealing with posttraumatic stress disorder

Living through a traumatic event can leave lasting scars. Even after a physical trauma... 

How stress affects your financial decisions How stress affects your financial decisions

It’s a vicious cycle. The current economic situation has created an environment... 

Driving under the influence of … stress Driving under the influence of … stress

We are not supposed to drive when we are under the influence of alcohol or certain... 

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Battling ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

Battling Alzheimer's Disease Fundraising for dementia research: a million for a million

When you think about companies giving to charity, you wouldn’t think of a budget... 

Battling Alzheimer's Disease Pain relievers: do they or do they not prevent Alzheimers?

Previous studies have reported that pain relievers such as the anti-inflammatory... 

Battling Alzheimer's Disease Your brain needs good cholesterol, too!

It is well-known that high blood cholesterol levels are not good for the heart. Is... 

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Battling CANCER

News from the cancer side, July 3 News from the cancer side, July 3

News from the survivors Lance Armstrong starts Tour de France While fireworks go... 

Does hot tea cause esophageal cancer? Does hot tea cause esophageal cancer?

There is nothing like a hot drink to perk you up in the morning, especially during... 

Mobile phone use: if not cancer, then what? Mobile phone use: if not cancer, then what?

This is the third in a series of posts on mobile phone use. Although most studies... 

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Battling DIABETES

It’s not all bad news for rosiglitazone It’s not all bad news for rosiglitazone

Remember the controversy about the diabetic drug rosiglitazone (market name Avandia)?... 

Judge Sonia Sotomayor: an inspiration for those with diabetes Judge Sonia Sotomayor: an inspiration for those with diabetes

Health advocacy groups applaud US President Barack Obama’s nomination of Sonia... 

Diabetic? You can still have fun at Easter! Diabetic? You can still have fun at Easter!

Being a diabetic at Easter can be very difficult. Especially if you are a little... 

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Battling HEARING

Battling Hearing May is Better Hearing and Speech Month

Our sense of hearing is one of the most important of our senses and hearing impairment... 

Battling Hearing Quick Relief from Ear Pain - Home Remedies for Earache

By Peter Rodrick If you are looking for earache remedies then you are at the right... 

Battling Hearing What Causes Ringing Ears?

By John Currie Often we are not even aware of the dangers in today’s noisy... 

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Battling MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month

March is National Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness Month. This year’s... 

Battling Multiple Sclerosis Multiple Sclerosis is NOT a Financial Death Sentence

By Michelle Katz Live a financial healthy life with Multiple Scherosis (MS). Here... 

Battling Multiple Sclerosis Multiple Sclerosis - How You Can Help

By Lance Winslow MS or Multiple Sclerosis is something that affects one in every... 

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Battling SCHIZOPHRENIA

How anti-psychotics affect your metabolism How anti-psychotics affect your metabolism

Patients who present with psychotic symptoms (e.g. as in those with schizophrenia... 

Battling Schizophrenia Toxoplasmosis, dopamine and schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a complex neurological disorder, believed to be the results of multiple... 

Battling Schizophrenia Common Delusions In Schizophrenia - Various Types And The Danger They Pose To You

By Sheldon Pilsworth Among the different types of schizophrenia that have been diagnosed... 

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Battling VISION

Accidental eye injuries: causes and prevention Accidental eye injuries: causes and prevention

How’s this for statistics to make you think seriously about protecting your... 

Bright is not good for sight: sun safety tips for the eyes Bright is not good for sight: sun safety tips for the eyes

With the sun shining and the weather so fabulous, the great outdoors is inviting... 

Battling Vision 5 Ways to Treat the Dry Eye of the Aging Beholder

The aging process means that there are all sorts of changes to your body and one... 

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