It’s well known that regular physical activity is good for your health – and for your heart. But most of the research supporting this notion has focused on middle-aged men. It’s been less clear whether older people, especially those who have been sedentary, should take up exercise after middle age. Read more »

An angry or hostile attitude increasingly is recognized as predisposing people to heart disease. But few studies have looked at whether controlling anger could actually reduce that risk. A small study in the July issue of Health Psychology provides some much sought-after evidence that it might. Read more »

In 2010, 80% of US counties saw no cases of the bacterial infection, and the overall rate of new syphilis cases declined nearly 10% from 1999. Last year, there were 2.2 cases of syphilis reported for every 100,000 Americans. The 1999 figure was 2.4 cases per 100,000 people, according to the Atlanta, Georgia-based CDC. Read more »

Not all doctors offer the same counseling to teens. Here’s study report to help you decide.

Concerned and interested parents of adolescents sometimes rely on medical practitioners and look to them for teen counseling related to smoking prevention and quitting. Not all medical practitioners offer the same screening, counseling, or spend the same amount of time with patients. These parents may be interested in weighing the report of the following survey study conducted at the University of Rochester. They conducted a study on smoking prevention and cessation screening and counseling given to adolescents by various medical practitioners. Read more »

Saving every possible penny that you work so hard to earn has come down to more than just luck. This has become a necessity due to the present economic hardships and skyrocketing medical expenses.

This is the primary reason why women should try to get the most for their money. Purchasing from an online pharmacy is a smart way to conserve on your expense. Read more »

Detoxification is being advertised as vital way to restore the body’s immune system. You cannot argue with this thought, since there are abundant toxins where ever you go. You will become a big fan when you see the positives of detoxing yourself. Health companies are offering products that make detoxification accessible to everyone by combining modern technology with a variety of traditional Asian medical practices like herbalism, crystal therapy and reflexology. The easiest detoxification tools being promoted at this time are detox patches.
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