A heart attack is a life or death situation. When someone has a heart attack, oxygen is deprived to the heart cells, and the blood supply is restricted or completely cut off. Every second counts in getting medical attention, and it is important that we all understand the symptoms.
Chest Pain - Heart attacks do not always come with a severe pain in the chest that happens all of the sudden. Most often, they start with a mild discomfort. It usually feels like pressure on the chest or a squeezing sensation. This discomfort can also be present in the arms,
Exercise = Breast Cancer Prevention
by Lori Sciame October 1st, 2012 | Health Observance
I take breast cancer personally. It killed my grandmother, two of my aunts, my mom, and it has already struck my younger cousin twice. Having that many relatives who have suffered from this type of cancer, I have learned not only how to detect breast cancer early through regular mammograms, but also to recognize the importance of prevention through diet. I also embrace exercise.
Although scientists aren't 100% sure why cancer loves fat cells (there is probably a hormone link), they do know that obese women suffer from breast cancer more than women who maintain a thin frame. In my
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Although scientists aren't 100% sure why cancer loves fat cells (there is probably a hormone link), they do know that obese women suffer from breast cancer more than women who maintain a thin frame. In my
NFL and Brain Health
by Dean Heller MD September 28th, 2012 | Ask the Doctor
With all of the controversy in the NFL recently, including all of this talk about safety and concussions, I was curious to know if this is just for publicity, or is it a real concern?
Concussions in the NFL, as well as in other contact sports, is a major concern. In the old days, we only worried about brain injury when people would lose consciousness. With more modern testing, we now know that there can be significant brain injury, even if there is not loss of consciousness. There are a number of longterm problems that you have to worry about
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Concussions in the NFL, as well as in other contact sports, is a major concern. In the old days, we only worried about brain injury when people would lose consciousness. With more modern testing, we now know that there can be significant brain injury, even if there is not loss of consciousness. There are a number of longterm problems that you have to worry about
Medications and Pregnancy
by Jessica B. September 27th, 2012 | Medication
Taking medication while you are pregnant or trying to conceive is, in many cases, unavoidable. But certain medications can lead to complications and cause problems for your baby or yourself. Here are a few things to consider if you are pregnant or planning on getting pregnant in the near future.
1) Talk to your doctor before you start trying to conceive – If you are on any form of regular medication, schedule an appointment with your doctor to review your medication and the risks of taking that medication during pregnancy. Do not believe everything you read on the Internet. Some
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1) Talk to your doctor before you start trying to conceive – If you are on any form of regular medication, schedule an appointment with your doctor to review your medication and the risks of taking that medication during pregnancy. Do not believe everything you read on the Internet. Some
Breast Cancer – Prevention with Nutrition
by Kimberly Hays September 25th, 2012 | Health Observance
With the staggering statistics of approximately 1 out of every 8 women being diagnosed with breast cancer at some point during their life, it is important to know how valuable nutrition is at prevention. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, created to bring breast cancer to the forefront, as well as to give us the knowledge and power to fight like a girl! The following tips for prevention are also good for anyone who is overcoming breast cancer.
Phytochemicals – This is a big word, but it simply means plant-based foods. These include fruits and vegetables, as well as beans,
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Phytochemicals – This is a big word, but it simply means plant-based foods. These include fruits and vegetables, as well as beans,