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A changed man: the gains of weight loss
Richmond Times-DispatchThe number on the scale the afternoon of Feb. 27, 2012, brought home the cold reality that I had avoided for so long: 495 pounds. Five more pounds and I would weigh exactly 500 pounds -- or, more starkly, a quarter ton. I immediately began inwardly...Tags: Bon Secours, Weight, Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Weight Loss Surgery, Busch Gardens Orlando
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Men too at risk for osteoporosis
Khaleej TimesOsteoporosis is still considered a disease of older white women, but it is clear that both sexes and all ethnic groups have some risk for fracture, explains Dr Adnan Abdulwahid, Rheumatologist, Zulekha Hospital, Sharjah. Thus, even though women fracture...Tags: Dubai (United Arab Emirates), Diseases and Illnesses, X-rays, Broken Hip, COPD
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Stop the Mane Drain
Khaleej TimesDon't stress about losing your tresses; get savvy and check out our expert tips on the best methods to ?minimise one of the biggest lifestyle banes in the Middle East -- hair fall Does it break your heart to see bunches of your beautiful hair fall out...Tags: Hair Loss, Allergies, Dubai (United Arab Emirates), Personal Service, Health and Beauty Products
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Briefs: Harvard Health Letters
Premium Health News ServiceBERRIES MIGHT LOWER HEART RISKS A recent study in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association offers more evidence to bolster berries' health benefits. The study included 93,000 women (ages 25-42) who were enrolled in the Nurses' Health...Tags: Acetaminophen (drug), Men's Health, Diseases and Illnesses, Physical Conditions, Health Treatments
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Food additives serve unique purposes
FARGO, N.D. - “I have been reading the long ingredient lists on food packages. I'd like to consume fewer food additives, so can you send me a list of all of them and what they do?” the person asked me. I wasn't sure how to respond because our food...Tags: Food and Drug Administration, Vitamin B3, Iron (dietary supplement), Health Treatments, Nutrition
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CONSUMER REPORTS: Vitamin D put to the test
Vitamin D is one of the most widely used supplements. Doctors have long recommended it along with calcium to help prevent bone fractures. However, recent studies have cast doubt on vitamin D’s benefits for healthy women. With sales of vitamin D at...
Tags: Menopause, Consumers, Osteoporosis, Calcium, Mineral Supplements
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Pool exercise may build strength, reduce falls
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who did a high-intensity aquatic workout for six months increased their strength and suffered fewer falls, in a new study that suggests bone- and muscle-building resistance can be achieved with the right kinds of water...Tags: Science and Technology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Menopause, Calcium, Osteoporosis
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Breakfast cereal tied to lower BMI for kids
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Regularly eating cereal for breakfast is tied to healthy weight for kids, according to a new study that endorses making breakfast cereal accessible to low-income kids to help fight childhood obesity. One in every four American...Tags: Weight, Sausages, Lifestyle and Leisure, Iron (dietary supplement), Potassium (dietary supplement)
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The Medicine Cabinet-Ask the Harvard Experts: Some alternative methods can help treat, prevent headaches
Premium Health News ServiceQ: I have frequent headaches. I don't like taking pain relievers. I've been told that vitamins can help prevent headaches. Is this true? What about other natural products? A: My first advice is to make an appointment with your primary care clinician....Tags: Migraine, Internists, Boston, Health and Medical Professionals, Harvard Medical School
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Q&A: Ask the pediatrician! Dr. Diana Blythe answers your questions about kids' health
Have a question for Dr. Blythe? Write to her at AskThePediatrician@tribune.com. For more information on Dr. Blythe, go to pediatricassociates.com.
April 29, 2013
Q: My 5-year-old daughter just had her adenoids and tonsils removed because of snoring...Tags: Parmesan Cheese, Demographics, Allergies, Honey, Anemia
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Different forms of calcium supplements for bone strength
Dear Pharmacist: I'm concerned about my bone density because I was told I have osteopenia. Are all calcium supplements the same? Do you have other recommendations? — A.F., New York Dear A.F.: Osteopenia, or lower-than-normal bone density, is...
Tags: Spirulina (dietary supplement), Menopause, Calcium, Osteoporosis, Chromium (dietary supplement)
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Calcium supplements can be risky
Premium Health News ServiceNew studies suggest that you might be better off getting calcium from foods--dairy products, soy foods and green vegetables--instead of supplements. For years we've been advised to consume ample calcium to protect our bones and combat osteoporosis. Not...Tags: Menopause, Osteoporosis, Calcium, Heart Attack, Mineral Supplements
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