Testing for Alzheimer’s
by Abigail B. December 23rd, 2006 | Diseases
Over four million people have Alzheimer's. There wasn't any way short of an autopsy to know conclusively where and how much of the beta-amyloid protein that short circuits the brains wiring was in the patient. Now a radioactive compound has been developed that can be injected into the veins of a patient. This compound travels and sticks to the plaques By using an imaging system similar to a CT scan which is called positron emission tomography the extent of the beta-amyloid proteins can be seen. This test performed on only nine patients and five controls holds promise that doctors may
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Benefits of Turmeric
by Abigail B. December 12th, 2006 | Heart Health, Medication
One of the companies that makes a statin says in their television add “sometimes eating right and exercising is not enough to lower your cholesterol†Eating right and proper exercise will always be the corner stone to stave off many diseases but for many it is not enough. Many ground breaking studies show that these statins do bring very low levels to LDL, the “bad†cholesterol. arterial plaque will slightly diminish and inflammation can drop dramatically.
The lower inflammation levels accomplished by statins may be one of the most important reasons since inflammation in the body is a precursor to cancer,
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The lower inflammation levels accomplished by statins may be one of the most important reasons since inflammation in the body is a precursor to cancer,
High Blood Pressure
by MPK November 21st, 2006 | Heart Health
Some people get so worked up about going to a cosmetic dentist that they give themselves high blood pressure.
Arterial hypertension, or high blood pressure is a medical condition where the blood pressure is chronically elevated. Persistent high blood pressure is one of the risk factors for strokes and heart attacks and is a leading cause of kidney failure. High blood pressure is currently defined as a blood pressure above 140/90 mmHg measured on both arms at two instances (several weeks apart). Recently there have been calls to define blood pressure over 120/80 as "pre-hypertension". The most effective treatment for
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Arterial hypertension, or high blood pressure is a medical condition where the blood pressure is chronically elevated. Persistent high blood pressure is one of the risk factors for strokes and heart attacks and is a leading cause of kidney failure. High blood pressure is currently defined as a blood pressure above 140/90 mmHg measured on both arms at two instances (several weeks apart). Recently there have been calls to define blood pressure over 120/80 as "pre-hypertension". The most effective treatment for
Heart Healthy Foods
by Editorial Team October 15th, 2006 | Diet, Nutrition
Certain foods help to keep hearts healthy. Many of the foods traditionally found in the Mediterranean style diet of France, Greece and Italy boost the body’s levels of anti-inflammatory compounds. This is an easy diet to adhere to. The diet includes lots of fish, olive oil, whole grains, vegetable and fruits. Fish, especially fatty fish like salmon, trout and tuna are good sources of the omega-3 fatty acids, which actually help dissolve blood clots. Fish oils also block several inflammation promoting compounds. If you do not eat these fish, be sure to take omega-3 supplements.
Whole grains help lower blood cholesterol.
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Whole grains help lower blood cholesterol.
Crohn’s Disease
by Editorial Team September 20th, 2006 | Diseases
Crohn's disease is an inflamatory disease of the small intestine. Crohn's disease usually occurs in the lower part of the small intestine, called the ileum, but it can affect any part of the digestive tract, from the mouth (including tooth whitening) to the anus. The inflamation extends deep into the lining of the affected area. The inflamation can cause pain and can make the intestines empty frequently, resulting in diarrhea. Crohn's disease can be difficult to diagnose because its symptoms are similar to other intestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome and to another type of IBD called
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