Ceramic Hip Replacement Devices
May is Arthritis Awareness Month
For people who have suffered through years of hip pain and discomfort, hip replacement surgery can change their lives. Hip replacement surgery can be successful in relieving pain and increasing mobility.
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The Mediterranean Diet and Good Health
National Mediterranean Diet Month
Unlike the typical American diet, the traditional Mediterranean diet is high in fiber and low in saturated fat. However, the Mediterranean diet is not necessarily low in total fat. But, the types of fats emphasized in the Mediterranean diet are "healthy" monounsaturated fats, like those found in olive oil, which do not raise cholesterol levels.
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Guilty as Charged! Now What?
Mental Health
Guilty pleasures. Guilty conscience. Guilt trips.
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Vitamin D: Let the Sun Shine?
Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month
Vitamin D has stirred up interest in the medical community because of research that has shown that it has protective effects against heart disease, osteoporosis, and several types of cancer, including breast, prostate, colon, and skin cancers.
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
May is Lupus Awareness Month
Lupus is an autoimmune disease. It inflames:
Joints
Tendons
Skin
Other connective tissue and organs
It causes the immune system to make antibodies that attack the body's healthy cells and tissue.
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Foods Designed for Women
Food & Nutrition & Women's Health
With dozens of mouth-watering, nutrient-packed treats available, it seems that all of your vitamin and mineral needs can be met with a tasty snack. Women-specific functional foods are generally lower in calories, catering to calorie-conscious women. These products do provide nutrients that some women may be lacking. But can you get too much of a good thing?
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Tai Chi May Improve Balance in Patients with Parkinson Disease
Aging and Health
Researchers from Oregon investigated whether a particular style of exercise, Tai Chi, is effective at improving balance and function in patients with Parkinson disease. The trial, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that Tai Chi was associated with improved balance.
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