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Clumsiness and Obesity Intertwined
Children with poor coordination could be at higher risk of obesity later in life. The research published in the British Medical Journal found that youngsters who performed least well in tests assessing cognitive and physical function were far morely likely to be obese by age 33. Researchers examined test results from the on-going National Child Development Study involving more than 11,000 people since 1958. (Read more about Clumsiness and Obesity Intertwined)
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Lap Band Center of Houston
Lap Band Center of Houston
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call: 888-697-4627
You've been worrying about your weight, fearful of the added strain that being overweight or obese puts on your body, particularly your heart. It's time to make a decision for your health and your life. A safe procedure like gastric banding surgery might be what it takes to accomplish your weight loss goal, and in Texas, the Lap Band Center of Houston has experienced and compassionate surgeons who will help you choose the surgical option that is right for you.
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The Global Threat of Secondhand Smoke
Though studies have linked secondhand smoke to death an illness, a new study suggests that very little is done by parents to protect their children. Appearing in the latest issue of the American Journal of Public Health, the study examined the smoking histories of the adults in the homes, exposures to secondhand smoke inside the house, around the community, and attitudes toward smoking. Researchers used air-sampling technology to examine nicotine levels in the homes and hair samples to measure individual levels of exposure in non-smoking women and children. (Read more about The Global Threat of Secondhand Smoke)
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Dr. Hoo G. Chun M.D.
Westchester Oncology and Hematology
19 Bradhurst Ave.
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call: (888) 850-9152
Hoo G. Chun, M.D., Director of Solid Tumor Service and Clinical Research, brings to the group his expertise in cancer management and solid tumor clinical research gained in fellowship training at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
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Worried Sick? There Might Be Some Truth There
A recent report by health provider BUPA has found that people's worries are damaging their health by causing sleepless nights, loss of sex drive, and erratic eating habits. The 2007 Worry Report demonstrates that almost one in five people constantly worry about numerous things, and more than half feel they worry more now than five years ago. Half of the people surveyed this year, which is 6% more than in 2006, claimed they were more worried about their health and their family's health than about other concerning issues such as climate change or terrorist attacks. The survey finds that almost three quarters of people worry, but around 19% admit to worrying all the time or about a number of things. (Read more about Worried Sick? There Might Be Some Truth There)
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Dr. Howard Luks
University Orthopaedics
19 Bradhurst Avenue, Ste 1300N
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call: (888) 834-8517
Are you searching for an Orthopedic Surgeon who can successfully perform knee surgery for you in Westchester, New York? If so, Dr. Howard J. Luks, MD at University Orthopaedics, PC is who you need to get you back on track again. With a highly qualified and trained staff at his side, he will be able to ease your pain and get you back to a normal life again.
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No Kidding, Let's Get Active
Childhood obesity has become a major health problem in America. About 16% of children ages 11-17 are overweight, which can have a lifelong effect on health and self-image. The focus on childhood obesity tends to point to school activities and school lunches, but a recent study at Ohio State University found that the time when kids can gain the most weight is over the summer break.
One of the best ways to keep kids healthy is to keep them active, but it isn't always easy to come up with new ways to get them moving - here are some starters: (Read more about No Kidding, Let's Get Active)
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Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan,
NY
10032
Call: 888-857-1803
There are many individuals who are obese due to their genetic make-up or other conditions that make it quite difficult to control. That is why weight-loss surgery has become such an effective alternative to standard measures, such as constant exercise and diet, making the weight loss process much easier for obese individuals. However, it is essential to find a weight loss surgeon with both the extensive background and qualifications that can handle each bariatric procedure with great care, ensuring that treatment is as safe as it is effective. The place to find such a qualified candidate is the Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia Medical Center in Manhattan, where patients are under the care of team of well-trained surgeons who are determined to successfully aid their clients in their battle against obesity.
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Childhood Obesity Linked to Elevated Sugar Levels During Pregnancy
Each year, it is estimated that 8% of pregnant women in the US develop gestational diabetes, where hyperglycemia and insulin resistance develop as a result of pregnancy. The childhood obesity rate has doubled in the last two decades and it is estimated that 7 million overweight or obese children will grow into overweight or obese adults.
A study in the September issue of Diabetes Care has found the risk of childhood obesity increases in line with the pregnant mother's blood sugar levels. The research team of Kaiser Permanent Center for Health Research analyzed records of nearly 9,500 mother-child pairs who were members of the organizations health plan through the years of 1995 and 2000. The evidence found that diabetes in pregnant women resulted in an 89 percent higher risk of the child becoming overweight and an 82 percent higher risk of the child becoming obese between the ages of 5 and 7 years. (Read more about Childhood Obesity Linked to Elevated Sugar Levels During Pregnancy)
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Lap Band Center of Houston
Lap Band Center of Houston
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call: 888-697-4627
It's trying, working hard to lose weight with diet or exercise or both and seeing the numbers stay the same, perhaps even increasing. Obesity is a serious condition that affects your health to a greater and greater degree as time goes on. Weight loss surgery might be the right option for you (a decision you should discuss with a bariatric specialist), and at Lap Band Center of Houston in Texas, a procedure like laparoscopic gastric banding (Lapband) done by an expert can make a real difference in your pursuit of weight loss.
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Prenatal Multivitamins May Reduce Risk of Pediatric Cancers
Moms-to-be, take your multi-vitamins.
It's become widely accepted that mothers taking folic acid during pregnancy can help reduce the risk of several birth defects. But a new study at the University of Toronto finds a correlation between pre-natal multivitamins containing folic acid and the decreased risk of several pediatric cancers: leukemia, brain tumors, and neuroblastoma (a malignant tumor in nerve tissue).
This report in Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics found that taking a multivitamin with folic acid before and during early pregnancy could reduce the risk of leukemia by 36%, childhood brain tumors by 27%, and neuroblastoma by 47%. (Read more about Prenatal Multivitamins May Reduce Risk of Pediatric Cancers)
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Dr. Adrian Marcus
Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C.
100 Melrose Ave # 101
Greenwich,
CT
06830
Call: (888) 847-1821
Need relief from constant pain in your neck or back? Benefit from the expertise of a chiropractor such as Dr. Adrian Marcus who uses advanced equipment like the DRX9000. At Dr. Marcus's clinic in Greenwich, CT you can expect the personal attention, from a doctor who sincerely cares about your treatment and recovery.
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Children of Smokers Are Less Healthy Than They Seem
Children with smoking parents may not be as healthy as they appear.
A study presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference shows that although children of smokers may not exhibit respiratory problems, they may still be suffering from damage to their airways. Some researchers claim that children of smokers are more likely to have respiratory problems such as puffing, wheezing, and cases of pneumonia. However it is unclear if there is impairment in children who have no respiratory complaints or diagnosed problems. (Read more about Children of Smokers Are Less Healthy Than They Seem)
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Dr. Stephen Moleski
Moleski Chiropractic
1960 Buford Blvd
Tallahassee,
FL
32308
Call:
Are you seeking Pain Relief through the natural, noninvasive treatments available through chiropractic care? Do not continue to let your pain dominate your thoughts and interfere with the life that you and your loved ones have earned throughout the years. Dr. Stephen L. Moleski, DC at the Moleski Chiropractic clinic in Tallahassee, FL has devoted his life in treating thousands of patients just like you, establishing a reputation as one of the most trusted chiropractics in the southeastern United States.
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Yoga Is a Possible Treatment For Depression
Yoga may offer solutions for depression, anxiety and epilepsy.
Reports from the World Health Organization and elsewhere estimate that mental illness comprises fifteen percent of the global disease burden. Depression and anxiety disorders contribute heavily to these numbers. One treatment approach is offered by various medications designed to stimulate the brain's primary inhibitory neuro transmitter, gamma-aminobutyric (or GABA) levels. Findings released by Boston University School of Medicine report that yoga may elevate these GABA levels in the brain and may provide a way to treat these disorders. (Read more about Yoga Is a Possible Treatment For Depression)
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Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
156 East Avenue
Norwalk,
CT
06851
Call: (203) 242-0165
Have you been in an accident or do you just feel a lot of pain along your spine? Having problems with your back or neck? If so, Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C. in Norwalk, Connecticut can assist you in your chiropractic treatment. Chiropractors and massage therapists and other various medical and holistic professionals can help you go back to a life of full physical activity without back or neck pain.
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Critical Age for Childhood Weight Gain
New research reveals a critical period when a child is at risk of becoming obese.
A study from Columbia University Medical Center found that during the ages of 1-3 years, children are at risk of gaining significant weight. The researchers reviewed growth charts of over 1,700 children in New York City between the ages of one through five. They found that the rate of being overweight increased significantly with each year of age, with the biggest gains between ages of one and three years. (Read more about Critical Age for Childhood Weight Gain)
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The Columbia University Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital
Lawrence Hospital Center | Center for Advanced Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call: (888) 855-1548
Are you trying desperately to lose weight and keep a healthy lifestyle? Is your weight threatening your well-being? Have you tried numerous weight loss methods but nothing has worked? If you are concerned about your health, then you should contact the Lawrence Hospital Center for Advanced Surgery if you are considering obesity surgery. Based in Westchester, New York, Bariatric and obesity surgeons want to help patients who are in need of obesity surgery and they are prepared to do so.
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Conception Date and Development
A new study shows that the month of conception may impact future academic achievement of children.
Scientists at the Indiana University School of Medicine have observed a connection between academic progress and the time of year a child was conceived. Led by neonatologist Paul Winchester, researchers linked test scores found in the statewide testing programs to the month of conception. The results found that the math and language scores were the lowest for children who had been conceived in the months of June through August. [Astrologers may take note: although scientifically discounted, the practice of forecasting constitutional factors according to month of conception is an ancient empirical tradition in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine] (Read more about Conception Date and Development)
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Dr. Adrian Marcus
Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C.
100 Melrose Ave # 101
Greenwich,
CT
06830
Call: (888) 847-1821
It can be quite an obstacle having to endure severe back or neck pain on a regular basis. If you've tried every traditional approach possible to treat it, and still find that there is no end to your pain, then it's time you give another more unconventional treatment a try. At the Back and Neck Pain Center of Greenwich in Fairfield County, Dr. Adrian Marcus is a licensed professional who can provide you with quality spinal decompression therapy, a revolutionary procedure made to greatly reduce pain and better the lives of many individuals in a similar predicament as yourself. With his skillful application of the most cutting edge technology as well as delicate approach, you are sure to feel a drastic improvement in the way you feel.
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