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Avoiding Holiday Depression And Stress
Although the holidays are supposed to be a time full of joy, good cheer and optimistic hopes for a new year, many people experience seasonal "blues.".(7th December1995 )
Family physician publishes book for consumers on improving heart health.
Heart disease is the single leading cause of death in America. Yet, it's largely preventable. Changes in diet, behavior, and lifestyle can go a long way toward minimizing the chance of developing heart disease.(4th December1995 )
Treatment Is Available For Seasonal Affective Disorder
For nearly half of each year, millions of Americans experience Seasonal Affective Disorder, known as SAD. A cyclical illness, SAD is characterized by depression in fall and winter, when the days are shorter, and less depressed or even elated moods in the spring and summer, when the days are longer. The good news is that SAD is treatable. (2nd December1995 )
Osteoporosis -- Prevention and Intervention
Dr. Kim Carmichael is a medical doctor who is board certified in internal medicine, endocrinology and geriatric medicine. He has a particular interest in osteoporosis and calcium metabolism, and is on the clinical faculty of Deaconess Medical Center (St. Louis University).(29th November1995 )
Acute Leukemia of Childhood and Adolescence
Lorrie F. Odom, M.D., a nationally recognized pediatric oncologist, discusses progress that has been made in treatment of this most frightening disease.(6th November1995 )
Those who have and those who have not
An Editorial from Mr. Joel Cooper discusses a widening gap in American healthcare. (24th October1995 )
October Is "Family Health Month"
October has been designated Family Health Month, by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), the national organization of family physicians. (1st October1995 )
Risk Factors for Coronary Artery Disease
Factors important in the early prevention of the number one killer in the USA today.(30th September 1995 )
Aging and Reproduction
Article by Randy S. Morris, M.D., Director of the Oocyte Donation Program at The Center for Human Reproduction in Chicago.(29th September 1995 )
Parenting for Self Esteem
Article by Margaret S. Friedman, Psy.D., a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with 20 years' experience working with children, adolescents, and families.(23rd September 1995 )
Test Your Knowledge of Women's Health
An interactive quiz with answers provided. (14th September 1995 )
Endometriosis:
A Painful and Baffling Disease (27th August 1995 )
Seniors are frequent targets of health fraud.
How vulnerable are you? (20th August 1995 )
Editorial from Mr. Joel Cooper
Restoring the sanctity of the patient-physician relationship. (19th August 1995)
Facelifts
Creating a Fresher, More Youthful Appearance. (2nd August 1995)
Liposuction
Enhancing body contours. (2nd August 1995)
Polycystic Kidney Disease:
A Challenging Illness Affecting Hundreds of Thousands. (2nd August 1995)
Treating Polycystic Kidney Disease:
What Does The Future Hold? An exclusive interview with Jared J. Grantham, M.D. (2nd August 1995)
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Why Drinking & Pregnancy Don't Mix. (22nd June 1995)
Pain
Many people must live with pain daily. (21st June 1995)
National Mental Health Information Resources
A comprehensive list of support groups and organizations concerned with Mental Health. (20th June 1995)
The Eye
The Eye in Health and Disease. (20th June 1995)
April is National STD Awareness Month
The American Social Health Association encourages people to learn about STDs (sexually transmitted diseases).
Low odds, high risk
Statistics on the incidence of condom breakage during vaginal intercourse.
Don't forget simple water.
No doubt about it: water is the single most important nutrient.
Diabetes:
A serious disease that deserves your attention...and respect.
Health Care Tomorrow
Someday, going to the doctor will be like going to Disneyland.
Food Poisoning
Like your burgers on the raw side? E. coli may give you a raw deal: death.
Impotence
If he can't perform in bed, don t get mad: get him to a doctor.
Menopause
Insights into Menopause
Smoking and Pregnancy
If you smoke and you're pregnant, your baby may get burned
A Health Issue for Men
Men: examining your testicles may save your life
Chronic vulvar pain
It affects a surprisingly high number of women
Spinal deformities
The benefits of early screening and treatment.
Chronic aching lower back?
It could be your "sacroiliac."
Urology goes mainstream
Doctor's newsletter makes urology topics understandable to healthcare consumers.
Stress
How to fight and conquer stress
Burnout
Good preventive medicine: how to avoid burning out
Burnout
Beware of Professional Burnout
Hypertension
How to keep your blood pressure under control
Male Fertility
How to enhance your fertility (and help to ensure a healthier baby, too)
Cholesterol
How to lower your cholesterol.
Primary Care for Men
How to choose (and get maximum mileage from) your primary care doctor.
Women and Depression
New brochure on women and depression available free from the NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health).
Unusual idea for a museum...period!
Allergies
What They Are, What You Can Do About Them
Aging, Exercise, and Depression
Separating Myths From Realities
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