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Osteoarthritis May be Sign of Faster “Biological Ageing

...ing of telomeres, the length of DNA which caps the tips of chromosomes. A host of factors make them shorten over time, including insufficient repair of the damage caused by oxygen free radicals (oxidative stress). Oxygen free radicals are the unstable molecules produced as a by-product of normal bodily ...

Dana-Farber Offers Online Resources for Breast Cancer Patients and Families

...s how to tell a child that a parent has cancer and tips for helping children cope with a parent’s illness. As breast cancer treatments have become more complex the past 10-15 years, the need for patients to be more educated about breast cancer and their care has increased, explains Eric Winer, MD, direc...

YSR launches 'Operation Dengue'

...ada. He answered the students queries and imparted tips on tackling mosquitoes. Some kids, seizing upon the opportunity complained that there were no fogging operations in their area. LA...

Encouraging a Lifetime of Healthy Skin Right from the Beginning

...ar use of sunscreen is one of the best “sun-smart” tips to share with children. Dermatologists strongly recommend using a sunscreen with broad-spectrum protection from both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays and that offers a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 15 or higher. If your child is pr...

Cutting Back on Salt Is a Necessity for Some, Not All

...d food. The Harvard Heart Letter offers some basic tips to help you cut back on salt: ? Read food labels and choose low-sodium foods.? Limit use of canned, processed, and frozen foods.? Ask about salt usage when eating out.? Cook with herbs and spices instead of salt. Source-Newswise SR...

Counseling Counters Insomnia

...ng from insomnia. Therapists then go on to suggest tips to the individuals in their effort to find rest and to sleep well. The research which spanned a period of 4 weeks found out that 75% of the patients that underwent studies showed remarkable improvement following therapy with counselors. More researc...

Women and Children Issues Should Get Priority in India

...alth checkups, dental and eye check ups, nutrition tips and counseling for women and children. Cultural troops from various States also presenting folk dances every evening with enchanting music and throbbing drumbeats. Source - PIB...

Holiday Gluttony Can Spell Disaster for Undiagnosed Diabetics

... the stage for developing diabetes. Long-term tips include: If you are overweight, try to lose 5 percent to 7 percent of your body weight through exercise and eating right. Exercise regularly. Walk at least 30 minutes a day. Eat a nutritious diet high in fiber and whole grain. Reduce the i...

Guiding Students Toward a Successful Medical Assistant Career

...ministrative skills.Others want step-by-step study tips to prepare for their exams and guidance to be better prepared for their externship assignment. Clearly,medical assistant students want to prepare themselves well for their new career and expect to find the right tools on Danni’s sites.For her onli...

Telomerase Expression Linked To Body Mass

...but our much-heavier-than-a-mouse body mass. The tips of chromosomes, called telomeres, shorten every time a cell divides. After about 60 divisions, the telomeres are eroded away to the point that the cell stops dividing. Telomerase rebuilds those tips, so animals that express it, like mice, have cells ...

More Americans Affected by Sleeplessness

...ervention. But before taking that step try these tips for getting a good night’s sleep: ? If you’re experiencing insomnia, don’t dwell on it. It will likely pass when you resume your regular schedule. But if you make a big deal out of it, the anxiety caused by thinking you have insomnia can actually l...

Even Slight Weight Gain Can Set Stage for Obesity and Health Risks

... in about three weeks. Ms. Sandon offers further tips to help keep pounds from piling up: · Avoid fast...calorie dish to family feasts. Food preparation tips Food preparation can go a long way toward keeping holiday weight off, not to mention preventing food...

Telemedicine Offers New Possibilities in Health Care

... a health assessment and gives warnings and health tips via email. The monitoring techniques available in telemedicine will mainly benefit people who are familiar with modern information technologies, noted Wolf-Dietrich Lorenz, editor in chief of Munich-based Krankenhaus-IT Journal (Hospital-IT Journal...

Kidney Stones Occurring More Often in Children

...ones or slow their growth. Here are several simple tips to keep in mind: ? Doctors recommend consuming no more than 2.4 grams of sodium a day, or 6 grams (1 teaspoon) of table salt a day. ? Stay away from salty snacks, such as chips and pretzels, which are loaded with sodium. ? Processed foods, including...

Gift Yourself A Healthy Heart

...rmal rhythm. Raisinghani advocated the following tips to keep your heart healthy during the holidays 1. Get regular exercise - the risk of developing heart disease is significantly reduced by 30 minutes of aerobic exercise thrice a week. 2. Limit your salt intake- too much of salt consumption...

Planning for Good Health Resolutions

...y to help, and speak to your doctor beforehand for tips on staying on track. “Or if you want to lose weight, draft up a healthy eating and exercise plan ahead of time, and perhaps ask your partner or a friend to embark on the fitness regime with you.” Dr Yong cautioned against adopting fad diets, most...

Regrowth of Zebrafish's Tail Fin may Offer Clues for Treating Human Injuries

...sue and repair minor injuries to bone, muscle, the tips of our toes and fingers, and the corneas of our eyes. Finding out more about the remarkable ability of amphibians and fish to re-grow complex parts might provide the information necessary to create treatments for people whose hearts, spinal cords, ey...

Baby Spoons Recalled

...of these spoons for use. After extended use, the tips of the spoon were observed to soften and break off. Though no unfortunate incidents were noted, the chance of choking hazards to babies was well obvious. Consumers are advised to stop using the products immediately, and apply for a refund or repl...

Tips to Prevent and Treat Winter Laryngitis

...e University of Michigan Health System is offering tips for preventing and treating the inflammation of the voice box. “The type of voice change that can accompany the common cold and upper respiratory infection is something that is quite common, and I’m sure most everyone has experienced it at some poin...

CA-MRSA, a Tough Bug to Trap

...been advised to adopt preventive measures. Hygiene tips have been enabled in day care centers. Washing hands using alcohol gels, covering the mouth during coughs have been recommended. Bath after a game has been advised to athletes and players which include maintenance and cleaning of the bathrooms regul...

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