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HIV/AIDS is leading cause of death of women of reproductive age: UN report

2010-01-09T12:35:00.000-08:00

The World Health Organization's report Women and health: today's evidence, tomorrow's agenda identifies HIV/AIDS as the leading cause of death among women of reproductive age: "Globally, the leading cause of death among women of reproductive age is HIV/ AIDS. Girls and women are particularly vulnerable to HIV infection due to a combination of biological factors and gender-based inequalities, particularly in cultures that limit women’s knowledge about HIV and their ability to protect themselves and negotiate safer sex."

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How Exercise Makes You More Creative

2010-01-05T08:47:00.000-08:00

A few years ago, I decided to write a novel—pretty much sheer craziness, since I’d never completed anything longer than a magazine article. Yet not far into the process, a curious thing started happening. During morning runs, ideas for the book began appearing in my mind like Internet pop-ups. I quickly became Gretel in sneakers, scooping up metaphors, snippets of dialogue, and even fully hatched plot twists, which I couldn’t wait to weave into my narrative the minute I returned to my computer.

Just six months later, I finished and sold my first novel, Little Pink Slips.

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All you need to know about multivitamins

2010-01-04T01:25:00.000-08:00

In this day and age of food-on-the-go, supplements can add much-needed nutrients to your diet. But a walk down the vitamin aisle at any store could very well make your head spin. Here's a breakdown of several of multivitamin options.

Basic Multivitamins

What they are: One-pill wonders that offer 100 percent of the recommended daily allowance (RDA), as suggested by the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences, for many important vitamins.

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Attaining those 'six-pack' abs is only half the battle

2009-12-27T06:32:00.000-08:00

For the first half of 2009, Jason Dinant morphed into a gym rat. He worked out four times a week in a gym cycling on a stationary bike, lifting dumbbells and doing hundreds of sit-ups to attain his New Year's resolution of having "six-pack" abs.

He ditched the junk food and scarfed down 16 hard-boiled egg whites, one and a quarter pound of meat and four cups of vegetables a day.

After six months of diet and workouts with a trainer, the fruits of his labor surfaced from his stomach in June. He got his six-pack.

But months later, reality set in. After relaxing his diet and fitness routine, Dinant's six-pack whittled down to a two-pack.

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The 10 most expensive diseases

2009-12-20T10:43:00.000-08:00

10. Diabetes

$35.8 billion

Annual spending growth rate: 8%

Nearly 24 million Americans have diabetes--and that number is growing thanks to the obesity epidemic. One reason why costs aren't higher is because the primary way that diabetes kills is by causing heart disease, whose costs are tabulated separately.

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How to live to be 100 years old

2009-12-19T08:42:00.000-08:00

There was big news recently for anyone born after the year 2000: They’ll probably live to 100, according to new research from Denmark. That’s roughly 20 years longer than the life expectancy of the rest of us. But we could live that long, too, says Walter Bortz II, MD, a clinical associate professor of medicine at Stanford University: “What’s holding us back are bad habits.”

Luck and genetics play roles in longevity, of course, but you can’t control that. To hike your odds of hitting 100, focus on what you can do, like loading up on fruits and veggies (add five years), working out five days a week (add two to four years), and cutting down on stress (may add up to six years). View the slideshow.

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Caredata's Patient Followup Benefits

2009-12-17T11:21:00.000-08:00

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What is a Personal Health Record?

2009-12-16T04:48:00.000-08:00

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Caffeine and Sugar: Why These Energy Boosters Are Poor Substitutes for Sleep

2009-12-15T00:54:00.000-08:00

When you’re living with less sleep than your body needs to operate, it’s tempting to go the easy route and keep yourself alert with caffeine and sugar. But these quick fixes can make things worse in the long run.

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Trim Your Tummy And Get Flat Abs With This Move

2009-12-11T23:09:00.001-08:00

Get some show-off abs just in time for swimsuit season with Advanced Leg Crunches from Be Healthy, Be Fit by Eduardo Dias ($19.95; Eduardo Dias Health & Fitness, 2009).

1. Lie on your back with your knees bent and a 3-pound dumbbell between your feet. Place your hands, palms down, beneath your sitting bones.

2. Concentrating on your lower abs, use them to bring your knees in toward your chest while lifting your hips, head, and shoulders slightly. Return to the starting position; that’s 1 rep. Do 15–30 reps 3–4 times a week; you should see results in 4 weeks.

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Side Effects of Caffeine

2009-12-11T06:19:00.000-08:00

Caffeine is one of the major ingredients of various famous beverages like tea, coffee, soda, energy drinks, colas, chocolates etc. It is found in tea leaves cocoa pods or coffee beans etc. When you consume it in a moderate manner then it could enhance your metabolism, but excessive quantity can leave some bad effects over your body. Caffeine is known as a stimulant of the central nervous system, so it’s able to reenergize your body. However its effects depend on the individual consuming it.

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Childhood stress contributes to adult depression, study suggests Childhood stress contributes to adult depression

2009-12-11T00:47:00.000-08:00

Growing up in a stressful environment isn't conducive to becoming a well-adjusted adult. Studies have shown that people who were constantly stressed out during childhood have an increased risk of being depressed.

How exactly are the two related? Stress at a young age permanently alters the expression of a key gene in the brain, resulting in a lifetime of elevated levels of a hormone that contributes to depression, according to a study published last week in the journal Nature Neuroscience.To figure this out, a team of German researchers stressed out baby mice by separating them from their mothers for three hours a day during their first 10 days of life. Other mice were kept with their mothers continuously, to serve as controls.

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Tips To Prevent Cancer

2009-12-09T05:54:00.000-08:00

Either we like it or not, cancer affects most of us directly or indirectly. It’s hard to define, who is going to be the patient of cancer.

However cancer prevention is easier than we may think. With slight change in lifestyle, we can minimize our risk of developing any type of cancer.

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Soap Can Cause Harm to Your Skin

2009-12-09T00:57:00.000-08:00

Before purchasing any body soap you need to be aware of your skin type. In the market you can get homemade or commercial soaps, but the commercial soap mostly contains damaging chemicals. Natural soaps are the perfect choice for avoiding chemical side affects. Natural soaps are also prevalent in aromatherapy, but make sure you checked the ingredients of natural soap, sometimes it can contain ingredients that are not suitable or you are allergic to it.

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Can You Increase Your Lifespan?

2009-12-08T05:53:00.000-08:00

There are actually a lot of small lifestyle changes you can make today that will add years to your life. For instance, flossing can add a year to your life – a whole year – just by adding to your daily routine. Turns out there's a pretty clear link between gum disease and heart disease. Flossing is your best bet at stopping that. Here are a few more: A low-dose aspirin a day could add two years, and limiting your coffee intake to two cups a day could add another year. Simply checking blood pressure regularly could add one and a half years, and exercising three times a week could add three years. Cut work hours down to a manageable 40-50 hours a week and you add another one and a half years. Add it all up – and you have added a decade of functional life

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20 Meals That Won't Kill Your Cholesterol

2009-12-07T23:43:00.000-08:00

Eating a healthy diet doesn't mean the end of taste—just check out this collection of delicious low-cholesterol recipes. You'll forget you're eating for your health!

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Could fat babies mean fat toddlers?

2009-12-07T01:11:00.000-08:00

A new study from Harvard Medical School found that babies who gained weight quickly had a sharply higher risk of obesity. The study followed close to 600 babies and found those in the top quarter of weight for their length at 6 months had a 40 percent higher risk of obesity by age 3 than smaller babies.

Study: Biggest babies at 6 months had a 40 percent chance of obesity at 6 years
Researchers used "weight for length" score - similar to BMI
Authors did not offer explanation for large babies, but overfeeding may contribute

What should you do? Read the answers here.

The 8 Worst Holiday Foods (and What to Eat Instead)

2009-12-05T00:55:00.000-08:00

‘Tis the season to overindulge. What starts with a few candy bars at Halloween can turn into major weight gain by the time you ring in the new year. Confused about which foods to splurge on and which foods to avoid? We’ve picked out eight holiday diet disasters to avoid, plus what to eat instead.

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How to Tell if Your Doctor Knows What He’s Talking About

2009-12-04T04:51:00.000-08:00

Watch for these red-flag phrases that suggest your “skin-care specialist” is subpar, says San Francisco ophthalmologist Krista Ramonas, MD, who has treated medical and aesthetic patients for six years.

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Which fruits are OK for a diabetic to eat?

2009-12-03T23:24:00.000-08:00

Fruits are a good source of vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants and phytonutrients, all of which are important for diabetics. Fruits, however, do have more carbohydrates than vegetables, 15 grams per serving, so they should be considered like a starch if you are counting carbohydrates.

If you are eating canned fruit, make sure that it does not have added sugar, and if you are drinking juice or eating dried fruit, it is very important to watch serving sizes closely.

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Flu test wrong, girl almost dies

2009-12-03T11:19:00.000-08:00

Hayli Murphy hears her mother's cell phone ring, and she bounces off the couch to get it. Watching her run around, it's hard to believe that just a few weeks ago, the 9-year-old was heavily sedated in a pediatric intensive care unit, a ventilator doing the job her lungs -- ravaged by H1N1 flu -- could no longer do.

"She was right there. She was at death's door," remembered her mother, Julie Murphy.

Hayli spent 43 days in the intensive care unit at Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida.

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5 Things to Ask Your Doc Before Getting Cosmetic Changes

2009-12-03T01:26:00.000-08:00

Not every doctor is qualified to perform every procedure. Do you really want to turn your body over to someone who doesn’t really know what they’re doing? Here are five questions you should ask before you get a cosmetic tweak from a doctor working outside of her specialty.

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Help! My Teen Wants to be a Vegetarian

2009-12-02T08:54:00.000-08:00

Hey, at least it's not a piercing

The teen years are known for their mini-rebellions. For your kid, this could mean testing out black nail polish, breaking curfew, or taking up a few new causes. If one day they decide to say sayonara to steak, don't worry. A carefully planned vegetarian diet can be healthy (as long as it's not a 24-hour carb fest). Just make sure they get plenty of these five nutrients.

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Love in the time of HIV

2009-12-02T05:41:00.000-08:00

From the beginning, it seemed an unlikely match.

Shawn Decker sported blue hair and discount orthopedic shoes. Gwenn Barringer competed in local Virginia beauty pageants and wore sashes and tiaras.

Over movies, ice cream dates and dinners at Applebee's, their friendship gradually blossomed into a romance. Barringer was smitten by Decker's wit and humor. Before meeting him, she never fathomed she'd fall in love with a man who had HIV.

"I didn't think having what I thought was a difficult extra strain on a relationship would be worth it," Barringer, an HIV/AIDS educator said. "Then you meet someone who you really like, and that changes your perspective. I would've never imagined it."

Married for five years, they are a serodiscordant couple, meaning one partner has the virus and the other does not.

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Can I Drink Too Much Caffeine?

2009-12-01T10:13:00.000-08:00

All your questions about caffeine, spider veins, and germs on public toilets answered here.

College's too-fat-to-graduate rule under fire

2009-12-01T02:40:00.000-08:00

Most college students expect to receive their diplomas on the basis of grades, but at a Pennsylvania school, physical fitness matters too.

Students at Lincoln University with a body mass index of 30 or above, reflective of obesity, must take a fitness course that meets three hours per week. Those who are assigned to the class but do not complete it cannot graduate.

Calculate your body mass index

Now that the first class to have this requirement imposed is nearing graduation day -- students who entered in the fall of 2006 -- the school faces criticism from both students and outsiders about the fitness class policy.

One of those students is Tiana Lawson, 21, whose recent editorial in the student paper has drawn national attention to the issue. Lawson wrote in The Lincolnian that she would be more understanding if the requirement applied to everyone. She thinks all students, not just those with a high BMI, should have to take the class.

Read the full article here at CNN

Ab Blasters That Will Help You Get a Flat Belly

2009-11-27T10:38:00.001-08:00

Whether you have a major paunch or just a tiny pooch and want to slim down, we have the answers for you. Use our guide to find the ab blaster that’s right for you. View the slideshow.

How to Get Rid of Pimples And Other Secrets for Healthy Skin

2009-11-26T20:31:00.000-08:00

We have gathered your top winter skin problems, then pooled our collective wisdom to help you solve them. Read on for our straight talk (no topic is taboo in the Beauty Closet!), quick tips, and favorite winter product picks.

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Top 10 Myths About Safe Sex and Sexual Health

2009-11-26T04:18:00.000-08:00

You know the best place to get information about your sexual health is from your doctor, but for whatever reason—convenience, privacy, or anxiety and urgency—you may one day find yourself searching the Internet for answers to intimate and important questions.

It's great to learn more about your body and your choices, but explore those search results with caution: A recent Stanford University study on adolescent reproductive health found that health websites are often riddled with errors, omissions, and outdated advice, and that it's not always easy to find the truth about common myths believed by many teenagers (and probably many adults as well!).

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Women and Health: New Mammography Guidelines

2009-11-25T18:43:00.000-08:00

The United States Preventive Services Task Force suggests that biennial (every two years) mammograms for average risk women between the ages of 50 and 74 achieves most of the benefits of annual screening, but with less harm.

But Network of Strength recommends screening occur every 1 to 2 years for women 40 to 49 years of age and annually for those 50 to 69. Women—and men—of any age who have unusual changes in their breasts (e.g., lump, dimpling, skin irritation, and nipple discharge) should consult a health care provider and together consider having a diagnostic mammogram.

"We know that earlier diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer leads to better outcomes," said Network of Strength President and CEO Margaret C. Kirk. "As an organization that hears from tens of thousands of women through our 24/7 YourShoes™ support center, we would be disappointed if this new recommendation became yet another barrier that women will have to overcome to get the care they need.

"We encourage people to be proactive and empowered to discuss with their health care team their risks of developing breast cancer, the risks and benefits of screening, and what is best for them," added Kirk.

For those without health insurance, Network of Strength can coach individuals to be advocates for their own breast health. If you notice a lump or a change in your breasts, call our 24/7 YourShoes support center and we will help you find resources you need (1-800-221-2141).

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Is Your Job Making You Sick?

2009-11-25T05:15:00.000-08:00

Amid the highest unemployment rate in recent decades and massive job losses around the country, most workers feel happy to at least be employed. What they aren’t feeling, however, is healthy.

One in three workers has at least one symptom of clinical depression; 41% say they feel stressed sometimes, often, or very often; and one in five has trouble falling asleep often or very often. In all, 14% are being treated for high cholesterol and one in five is taking blood-pressure-lowering medication.

In fact, the percentage of workers who say they’re in excellent health has dropped from 34% in 2002 to 28% in 2008, according to a report recently released by the Families and Work Institute (FWI), a nonprofit research company.

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10 surprising facts about cholesterol

2009-11-24T19:51:00.000-08:00

Like most people, you probably think of cholesterol -- if you think of it at all -- and picture fatty foods and heart trouble.

Yes, elevated blood cholesterol is bad news, and 34 million Americans have levels that can increase their risk of all sorts of health problems, including a heart attack.

But if you think you've heard everything you need to know about this waxy fat, there may be a few surprises in store.

For one, cholesterol can be so high that it shows up in fatty deposits in the skin. On the other end of the spectrum, cholesterol can even be too low.

Signs of high cholesterol can show up on your skin as reddish-yellowish bumps
Low cholesterol can be bad too
A food low is cholesterol can still raise your cholesterol level depending on the fat content
Cholesterol numbers are improving, in part thanks to better diets, drugs

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The Side Effects of Sleeping Pills

2009-11-24T19:48:00.000-08:00

If you’ve ever considered sleeping pills, you may have worried about how you’d feel the next day, whether you’d get hooked, and what other effects the medication might have on you. When used correctly, prescription sleep drugs are safe and effective, and can help you get through a patch of insomnia or fitful sleeping. In fact, doctors say they're more reliable than over-the-counter meds for any extended period of time.

Side effects can occur, however, especially if you’re not taking the best type of medication for you, at the right dosage. Here are a few problems you may experience, and what you can do to avoid them.
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2009-11-23T09:48:00.000-08:00

20 Medical Mysteries and Miracles

2009-11-23T01:57:00.000-08:00

The man who survived a 500-foot fall. The twin who lived inside his brother’s belly for three decades. The toddler who doesn’t age.

Medical history—recent and otherwise—is filled with jaw-dropping oddities, miraculous recoveries, and unsolved mysteries. There is more to these cases than shock value, however. What headlines call “miracles” are a testament to human resilience, and so-called medical mysteries remind us just how much we have to learn about the body and mind.

We’ve compiled 20 of the most extraordinary cases from the world of medicine. Some of these stories may sound like the stuff of science fiction, but every one is true.

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A Healing Breath Meditation

2009-11-22T08:22:00.000-08:00

We all need time out to center ourselves and take a deep breath, or two.

When you feel stressed, pressured or stuck, give yourself permission to take time out and enjoy this simple meditation. It will restore your hope, bring new insight and help invigorate your breath.

Start by claiming a few moments as your own in a location in which you will not be disturbed.

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How to Get Rid of Frizzy, Flat or Graying Hair

2009-11-22T03:39:00.000-08:00

"Because we’re lucky enough to spend our days interviewing beauty experts and testing new products, we’ve stumbled upon a few hair tricks that are just plain amazing. Here, our favorites."

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Which is the chattier sex? Men or women?

2009-11-21T20:40:00.000-08:00

Conventional wisdom says women talk a lot more than men. But a study from the University of Arizona finds when it comes to how many words are uttered during waking hours, women and men are actually pretty close in the number of words they say. The study was published in the July 6, 2007, issue of the journal Science. You can read the whole thing by clicking here.

15 Ways to Boost Your Memory

2009-11-21T10:05:00.000-08:00

Can’t find your keys … again? Whether your momentary memory loss is linked to doing too many things at once or just a bad case of menopausal brain fog, you don’t have to put up with it. In fact, experts say you can instantly boost your chances of remembering where you put your keys—and everything else you keep forgetting—if you start treating your brain right (no matter your age). Our simple lifestyle changes will help you stay sharp as the years go by.

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New Laser Treatment For Wrinkles Approved for Home Use

2009-11-20T17:56:00.000-08:00

Laser treatment to remove wrinkles around the eyes could now be at your fingertips. The FDA has approved the marketing of the first home-use laser device for removing wrinkles around the eyes. You may now be able to target those aging areas on your own without leaving the comfort of your home.

The new device was developed by Palomar Medical Technologies Inc. and will be marketed through retail channels by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Cos. Inc. There is no prescription necessary. The new device will be Palomar’s initial entrance into the consumer market. The company currently sells its large light-based equipment used for cosmetic treatments to health professionals. Details of the product are being held under wraps for now, but the company is excited about the opportunity their new product offers. Joseph P. Caruso, a chief executive for Palomar said, the new laser product "opens up a tremendous opportunity to tap into the multibillion dollar consumer skin care market with our patented technology."

Read more here at Health News

Using Cell Phones, Internet to Battle Eating Disorders

2009-11-20T17:51:00.000-08:00

People with an eating disorder may not want to attend a support group or meet with therapists, but a new report raises the prospect that "remote therapies" via e-mail, text messaging or through Web sites could help them recover.

In the new report, published online Nov. 19 in The Lancet, researchers pointed out that it can be difficult to find treatment. They examined so-called "self-help" interventions and found that with some professional oversight, these treatments could help people with bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder, although there's some doubt about the effectiveness of the treatments.

Anorexia nervosa, in which people eat little or nothing, is an exception, the researchers said. For people with that condition, counseling and dietary therapy remain the ideal treatments.

There don't appear to be many treatment advances on the horizon, the researchers noted. "Overall, apart from studies reporting pharmacological treatments for binge-eating disorder, advances in treatment for adults have been scarce, other than interest in new forms of treatment delivery," they concluded.

Preventing H1N1 at the Hajj

2009-11-19T22:17:00.000-08:00

Saudis take serious measures to prevent the spread of swine flu during the Hajj.

Saudi Arabia has been preparing for the influx of millions of pilgrims. It won't turn away anyone who wants to come to the Hajj, but it is urging other countries not to let children younger than 12, people older than 65 or pregnant women make the pilgrimage.

The Saudi health minister went on television with his daughters, publicly getting their H1N1 flu shots, part of a campaign to alleviate fears about the vaccine.

The kingdom also is using sophisticated technology -- thermal screening equipment at entry points and mobile devices to document suspected cases of the flu.

Officials may ease flu shot restriction

2009-11-19T10:24:00.000-08:00

After a month of restricting swine flu vaccinations to those in the Tier 1 designation — pregnant women, health care providers, those who care for young babies, those between the ages of 6 months and 24 years and some older people with asthma and other specified chronic medical conditions — area health department officials anticipate opening vaccinations to the next tier soon.

In Warrick County, where about 8,000 people have received vaccinations, the health department will offer vaccinations this week to county residents in Tier 2 — people 25 to 64 years old — said Frank Hijuelos, preparedness coordinator for the department.

HIV+ soccer team scores against stigma

2009-11-19T10:03:00.000-08:00

A group of HIV positive ladies in the Epworth Medecins sans Frontieres (MSF) clinic in Zimbabwe have formed a football team and every time they win a match, they through the clinic in their football jerseys singing uplifting songs in order to inspire other HIV-infected people like them. CNN Health repots:

"When I heard the story it was hard to believe. Epworth is one of the poorest townships in Zimbabwe. It has a high prevalence of HIV, more than one in four are infected, and yet despite this high number, the stigma against people with HIV is horrendous.

Women especially get the worst of this. They are scorned, shunned, laughed at, kicked out of their house by their landlord, husband (who was the one who infected them in the first place) or their in-laws.

So it was hard for me to imagine these women declaring their status publicly and to do so by playing football -- women in Zimbabwe don't play football."

Nearly half of adults don’t plan to get H1N1 vaccine

2009-11-18T20:49:00.000-08:00

A recent survey conducted by Zogby International has revealed that 46% of the male participants do not intend on getting vaccinated for H1N1. Dayton Business Journal reports:

The top reasons adults have found to skip the vaccine include concern about the safety of the vaccine and a general sense that they simply do not need the vaccine. Of those surveyed, 38 percent are worried about the vaccine’s safety, and 32 percent feel they don’t need it.

Similar percentages of all adults, including those not at high-risk, fear the safety of the vaccine — 32 percent — and also feel they do not need the vaccine — 30 percent. Sixty-two percent of adults surveyed plan to skip the H1N1 vaccine.

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7 tips to lose weight

2009-11-18T12:16:00.000-08:00

1. Decide how much weight you want to lose.
2. Once you know how much weight you want to lose break the whole process into stages.
3. Move on to the implementation of the previous step.
4. Do not forget to eat your fruits and vegetables.
5. Eat a good breakfast early in the morning and a light dinner at least a couple of hours before you go to bed.
6. Do not eat in a hurry. When you eat you should take your time to eat slower and chew your food well.
7. Always consider your drinks as well.

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Daily Stretching

2009-11-18T04:15:00.000-08:00

Lowly Niacin - The official ultimate weapon for reducing artery plaque

2009-11-18T04:05:00.000-08:00

A recent research has proven that lowly niacin, a B vitamin, is far more effective in eliminating artery plaque than a billion-dollar blockbuster called ezetimibe, the active ingredient in the cholesterol drugs Zetia and Vytorin. USA Today reports:

"The results are very clear," says lead investigator Allen Taylor of the Medstar Research Institute. "Niacin was superior."

The study involved just 208 people, but it was so carefully designed that even the expert called upon to critique the trial, John Kastelein of the University of Amsterdam, said "I fully support" the result.

CareData Reduces Medical Errors and Enhances Support

2009-11-18T04:03:00.000-08:00

While medical errors are a problem in today's healthcare system, there are fully integrated EHR/PHRs to help reduce medical errors and give support, such as CareData Solutions Corporation.

Medical errors are a common problem in today's healthcare system. Capital Women's Care, located in Maryland, used to be no exception. Beverley Barros, an office nurse for seven doctors at Capital Women's Care, explains that when she first arrived on the job, the office was about eight months behind in follow-up. "There was paper everywhere," she says. In desperate need of a solution, Capital Women's Care found CareData, an all-in-one EHR solution. CareData provides affordable healthcare IT solutions to ensure proper follow-up and tracking, compliance, and reduction in medical errors and costs.

Falling Through The Cracks

With CareData, Beverly explains she was able to find important information, such as pathology reports and abnormal test results, which fell through the cracks.
Before CareData, there was no way to know if there had been follow-up on a patient with abnormal test results.
With CareData, Beverly utilizes the recall list to note that a patient needs follow-up. "It's one of the biggest victories," she says. "The reduction in medical errors."
"One of the best things about CareData is the computer support system," Beverley concludes. "Whenever we've had a problem, someone has always contacted and corrected it within twenty-four hours."

Capital Women's Care has utilized CareData for six and a half years. The creator and CEO of CareData, Selene Kepila, has spent over eighteen years perfecting this software, and is the recognized expert in the IT health industry. Over 1,000 clients have discovered CareData, which integrates GlobalPatientRecord, the web-based PHR solution that records and securely stores patients' personal health records. Together, they offer a complete integrated system that bridges the gap between patient and provider. To find out more about CareData, please visit www.CareData.Med.pro