Heart disease kills more than 650,000 Americans each year and is the nation's number 1 cause of death. But did you know that an afternoon siesta can substantially reduce your risk of having a death due to heart disease? A six-year study of 23,681 healthy male and female volunteers in Greece reveals that people who take a midday nap have a 37-percent lower risk of dying from heart disease than people who don’t. Even more startling: results from the study indicate that working men who nap have a 64-percent reduced risk of death when compared to their non-napping cohorts.
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Healthy Heart Rx: Afternoon Nap
by R. Carnavale June 12th, 2012 | Health Observance, Men's Health Read More
Men, Don’t Forget to Exercise!
by Lori Sciame June 11th, 2012 | Health Observance
As you age, some memory loss can't be avoided. You forget the name of your friend's child, you misplace a document, or you can't remember what you did last Saturday night. Those things happen...to everyone; however, there's a type of memory loss that's much more severe. It's called Alzheimer's. My grandpa suffered from this horrible illness, and it's devastating effects on his mind will haunt me for the rest of my life.
There is some good news, though. A man can do several things to prevent the onset of this disease, including keeping the mind active and eating a balanced
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There is some good news, though. A man can do several things to prevent the onset of this disease, including keeping the mind active and eating a balanced
Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
by Dean Heller MD June 8th, 2012 | Ask the Doctor
I have had 3 kids. After my first 2, I was able to get back into shape quickly. On the 3rd, it took its toll on my body. My stomach is stretched out, and despite losing most of the weight I gained, my stomach looks terrible. I am thinking about surgery for this. What are your recommendations?
An abdominoplasty, or a tummy tuck, is the surgery that is done on many people who have lost weight, very commonly after pregnancy. After pregnancy, some of the muscle fibers and soft tissue in the abdomen stretch and can break, and the only
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An abdominoplasty, or a tummy tuck, is the surgery that is done on many people who have lost weight, very commonly after pregnancy. After pregnancy, some of the muscle fibers and soft tissue in the abdomen stretch and can break, and the only
Are You Prepared?
by Editorial Team June 7th, 2012 | Heart Health
According to the American Heart Association, there are 350,000 deaths annually that are caused by sudden cardiac arrest. If someone were to collapse in cardiac arrest in your presence, would you know what to do? If you have received certification in CPR and have kept your skills current, then you are ready. However, if you are like the majority of Americans, you probably are not certified in CPR or have taken the course so far in the past that you no longer remember how to properly administer CPR.
Many people may rely on the hope that there will be an
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Many people may rely on the hope that there will be an
Anti-Anxiety Medications
by Jessica B. June 7th, 2012 | Medication
Millions of Americans suffer from various forms of anxiety disorders. Some suffer panic attacks, others fight social anxiety. There isn’t a one size fits all anti-anxiety medication, but there are several options available for sufferers. The options have different pros and cons, with there being a variety of side effects. You should always discuss treatment options with your doctor and therapist.
Buspirone – This drug acts as a tranquilizer by helping the body to incrase serotonin and decrease dopamine. Unlike other courses of treatment, this one can take a few weeks before there is an established effect. Busiprone can be
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Buspirone – This drug acts as a tranquilizer by helping the body to incrase serotonin and decrease dopamine. Unlike other courses of treatment, this one can take a few weeks before there is an established effect. Busiprone can be