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This Year’s Flu Shot
Thursday, September 15th, 2011
This Year’s Flu Shot
This season’s flu shot protects against three different flu viruses, including the 2009 H1N1 virus that caused illness last season, and two other influenza viruses, an H3N2 virus […]
Obesity Increases Fibromyalgia Pain
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011
Fibromyalgia causes muscle and soft tissue tenderness as well as fatigue, sleep difficulties and other symptoms. Affecting nearly five percent of the U.S. population, common symptoms of fibromyalgia include: Widespread muscle pain, musculoskeletal aches and stiffness. The majority of individuals experiencing fibromyalgia are women between the ages of 34 and 56.
A new study in […]
Staying Active For Longevity
Thursday, December 16th, 2010
Older adults who continue or begin to do any amount of exercise appear to live longer and have a lower risk of disability, according to a recent study from the Archives of Internal Medicine.
“Physical activity is a modifiable behavior associated with health, functional status and longevity, and encouraging a physically active lifestyle has become […]
More States Opt For Marijuana Decriminalization
Thursday, December 2nd, 2010
With numerous states facing significant budget shortages, legislators and voters across the country have been giving increasing support to measures that would reduce the penalty for possession of small amounts of marijuana to a civil fine.
In New Hampshire, the state House voted 214-137 to pass H.B. 1653, a bill that would reduce the penalty […]
More States Opt For Marijuana Decriminalization
Saturday, November 13th, 2010
With numerous states facing significant budget shortages, legislators and voters across the country have been giving increasing support to measures that would reduce the penalty for possession of small amounts of marijuana to a civil fine.
In New Hampshire, the state House voted 214-137 to pass H.B. 1653, a bill that would reduce the penalty […]
Risk Factors For Painkiller Addiction
Monday, October 18th, 2010
Individuals with four common risk factors have a significantly higher risk of painkiller (opoid) addiction, according to a new Geisinger study that examines why some people are more likely than others to become addicted.
Common risk factors for painkiller addiction in individuals with chronic pain are: Age (65 years or younger), a history of drug […]
Obesity Increases Flu Risk
Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
Obesity can limit the body’s ability to develop immunity to influenza viruses by inhibiting the immune system’s ability to “remember” how it fought off previous bouts of illness, according to a new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Obesity is as much a risk factor for H1N1 strains of flu as compromised […]
Weight Loss And Atherosclerosis
Tuesday, April 27th, 2010
A low-carbohydrate diet, a low-fat diet or the Mediterranean diet can aid in slowing the development of atherosclerosis in obese people, according to a new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
Atherosclerosis is a progressive condition in which the arteries thicken with plaque build-up and can lead to a number of health complications. By causing […]
Sleep Improves Memory
Friday, April 23rd, 2010
Sleep benefits an individual’s ability to recall recently learned declarative memories, even when recall of these memories is challenged hours later by competing information, according to a study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
Declarative memories are associated with facts and events and can be put into words, differing from procedural memories which are “how to” […]
Hypnosis For Pain Relief
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
For women with breast cancer, hypnosis can aid in alleviating the pain and discomfort associated with breast cancer treatment, according to a new Buffalo School of Social Work study.
Among 124 women with metastatic breast cancer, those assigned to a treatment group receiving instruction and practice in hypnosis and group psychotherapy were better able to moderate […]