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By March 3, 2012

Arthritis causes painful and stiff joints which limit mobility. This chronic illness makes it difficult for sufferers to manage their day-to-day care. When caring for a senior citizen with arthritis you want to make sure your home is safe and secure and as comfortable as possible to alleviate the symptoms. ...

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By March 2, 2012

Refeeding syndrome has received much attention among medical professionals of late, particularly the surgeons. Being a rare syndrome, it is seen in 0.8% of hospitalized adults. However, its importance lies in the fact that mortality in hospitalized patients who develop severe hypophosphatemia (serum phosphate <1 mg/dL) is 30%. The syndrome ...

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Thumbnail image for The Latest Craze: Juice Cleanses and, Do they Work?
By March 1, 2012

Juice cleanses—they’re the latest celebrity endorsed detox fad to hit the market. While replacing solid foods with a liquid diet to increase weight loss and remove the body of toxins isn’t really innovative (colon cleaners have been around forever), many health experts say that at the very least it’s a ...

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By February 28, 2012

The long-drawn battle between Coffee and Tea never ends to claim the kingship of hot beverages! Yes, the battle is heated. And, interestingly with support from various health groups and researchers, there is a stalemate. The health benefits of Coffee and Tea are not similar, however they have their own ...

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Understanding what an Allergy is? The first step in overcoming food allergies centers on identifying the responsible food allergen. You need to identify the foods to which you are sensitive so that you can free yourself from common allergens. This may take some time and a possible trip to the ...

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Thumbnail image for Stress And Hair Loss Or Stressed About Hair Loss?
By February 27, 2012

Hair loss is one of those issues that can present at any age or stage in life. It is also something that can readily happen to both men and women. Though some hair loss is a direct result of medical condition, others are caused by the side effects of medication ...

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