Blogs Posts in Health Problems category; 119 blog posts

struggling for breath

struggling for breath

  An article in the American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine suggested that efforts in asthma control should take into consideration the weight of the patient. The study was based on data collected by researchers at [...]

Posted On : Apr, 24 2007 | Comments : 0

How to Stop Food Cravings

Craving chocolate? Eat a banana. It sometimes satisfies the yearning for chocolate and is much less fattening. Chew sugarless gum. It speeds up the digestive system, burning more calories, and sometimes kills a craving. Exercise! Your app [...]

Posted On : Apr, 18 2007 | Comments : 0

Dammed blood

Dammed blood

Physicians do not really know what causes varicose veins, but most believe that family history plays a role. If your mother or father had them, there's a good chance you will, too. The reason may be linked to an inherited tendency to deve [...]

Posted On : Apr, 18 2007 | Comments : 0

Breast Self Examination

Most breast lumps are discovered by women themselves. Although the majority of lumps are non-cancerous, early detection saves lives. Premenopausal women should examine their breasts the week following menstruation each month when the brea [...]

Posted On : Apr, 18 2007 | Comments : 0

Gastric Bypass Surgery - Knowing the Risks

Gastric Bypass Surgery - Knowing the Risks

Like any other type of elective surgery, gastric bypass surgery comes complete with its own set of risks. In fact, 10 to 20 percent of gastric bypass patients require follow-up surgery to correct a complication of the original weight loss s [...]

Posted On : Apr, 11 2007 | Comments : 0

diet and mental health

diet and mental health

  A diet high in fats and low in nutrition affects the body, now doctors warn that it could also contribute to mental disorders. Researchers in the UK have suggested that one reason is that farming practices have changed over the last [...]

Posted On : Apr, 10 2007 | Comments : 0

Eating disorders

Eating disorders

  It is the irony of the modern age. Many people are struggling to lose weight in a society bombarded by advertisements from the food industry, at the same time eating disorders have been on the rise. The former problem gets excessive [...]

Posted On : Apr, 09 2007 | Comments : 0

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