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Minimizing the Effects Of Cancer Treatment

...cluding fatigue, nausea, hair loss, skin problems, weight loss, pain, and sleep problems. Patients with hematologic cancers, such as leukemia, and those with lung cancer expected the greatest number of side effects while those with prostate cancer expected the least. <br.Researchers say these results wo...

Computer-Assisted Knee Surgery

.... We're walking on a regular basis," he says. "The weight is coming off." Michael says with his new knees -- and his new regime -- he plans on being able to work another 30 years. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, about 267,000 total knee replacement surgeries are performed each y...

Hypnosis Can Help Individuals Quit Smoking

...s any other. Some experts believe, because of the weight gain associated with stopping smoking, women may be less motivated to quit the habit. However the common consensus was that one hypnotic treatment is not enough to quit smoking....

Adopting Easier Methods To Screen Insulin Resistance

...ely to be useful in selecting patients for intense weight reduction efforts....

Blood Pressure On The Rise

...hat getting regular physical activity, controlling weight and eating a nutritious diet that includes lots of fruits and vegetables and moderate amounts of salt, can reduce a person’s chances of developing high blood pressure....

Sleep Disorder,The Likely Cause Of Most Road Accidents

...tions about the symptoms of sleep apnea, with body weight data plus a test for oxygen concentration in the blood when needed. Researchers say when the questionnaire portion is used the test is 81-percent predictive of sleep apnea, and the test is 91-percent predictive when the oxygen test is added. Thus re...

Gain In Weight Found To Increase The Risk Of Breast Cancer

A new study shows weight gain after age 18 can be a significant predictor o...0 women, ages 50 to 74, by asking them about their weight at age 18 and their current weight. Since then, the women have been periodically asked to provide up...

Low Glycemic Diet Effective In Reducing Weight

...vidence that a low-glycemic index diet can lead to weight loss, reduced body fat, and reduction in risk factors of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. In low-GI foods, carbohydrates are low in sugar or release sugar slowly.// High-GI foods, which include white bread, refined breakfast cereals and concentra...

Calcium-rich Diet Good For Youngsters

...say that calcium-rich diets do not cause excessive weight gain in pubertal girls but do contribute positively to overall nutrition and they call for programs aimed at promoting a calcium-rich diet among youngsters....

Body Weight Found To Affect Breast Cancer Survival

Body weight at diagnosis may be an important predictor of brea... the study, researchers found women in the highest weight category of 175 pounds and over experienced a 2.5-fold increased risk of dying from breast cancer co...

The Link Between Obesity And Breast Cancer

..., however they say that interventions that enhance weight control may have a substantial effect on breast cancer outcome....

Weight Of Child A Predictor Of Heart Disease Later In Life

...rchers say they also found that the mother’s age, weight and height affected the child’s blood pressure. Th.... Thus researchers conclude saying that a child’s weight plays a significant role in his risk for high blood pressure at age 5. However researchers say tha...

Weight Reduction Surgery Also Treats Metabolic Syndrome

Undergoing weight reduction surgery can successfully treat metabolic...ho were treated for obesity with one of two common weight loss surgeries -- laparoscopic vertical banded gastroplasty, which creates a small pouch in the uppe...

Before Weight Loss Surgery One Should Get Tested for Bacteria

People who are considering weight loss surgery should probably be tested to see if t...impacts people undergoing gastric bypass surgery a weight loss operation in which food is directed past most of the intestinal tract . Researchers assessed 9...

Sudden Weight Gain Could Increase The Risk Of Heart Disease

... than those who // are obese but maintain a stable weight . Researchers studied nearly 2,500 adults betwee...s. But only 4 percent of those who didn't gain the weight had the risk factors after 15 years. Specialists term these risk factors as metabolic syndrome whic...

Another Alternative For Diabetics On Insulin

... studies, researchers observed a trend toward less weight gain in the inhaled insulin group. Researchers conclude saying inhaled insulin is absorbed more rapidly and is cleared at a faster rate than human regular insulin that is injected....

Being Overweight Could Lead To Irregular Heartbeats

... the potentially deadly heart condition. But since weight loss programs can help people avoid obesity, the potential exists to reduce the incidence of AF....

Evaluating The Benefits Of A Low – carb Diet

...he bodies internal mechanisms work to restore ones weight back to that setpoint. Results also show that Low...ses to create the greatest likelihood of long-term weight loss. In a recent study, researchers compared adults who went on a low- fat diet with those who wen...

Less Sleep Could Lead To Weight Gain

...levels of a hormone // which in turn could lead to weight gain. An investigation was conducted among 12 he...sleeping less were those typically associated with weight gain: cookies, sweets, chips, nuts, bread and pasta. In conclusion researchers say that sleep loss ...

Exercise Good For Patients With Diabetes and Heart Disease

...e group had supervised exercise sessions including weight lifting, the treadmill, and a bicycle or step aerobics. The other half only received a booklet encouraging exercise. Results showed people in the group who exercised increased muscle mass and decreased abdominal fat (a risk factor for heart disease,...

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