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Health NewsNo Exercise, No Good for Arthritis
Arthritis patients are highly unlikely to exercise during leisure time
FeaturesChanging the Course of Heart Disease
Lifestyle changes can significantly lower your risk of coronary heart disease
Health NewsObesity Doesn't Extend Life
Esophageal cancer survivors with excess weight have lower survival rates
NaturalAsleep at the Wheel
Sleep disorders common among police pose serious health safety risks
Prescription DrugsNo Rest for the Recovering Addict
Insomnia in recovering drug addicts does not respond to trazodone
Health NewsKnowing Your Prostate Cancer Treatment Options
Prostate cancer decision aid provides information and guidance
Health NewsImmune Cells Tactics: Divide and Conquer
Discovery could pave way to better vaccines
Mental HealthSkipping Class Cues Psychiatric Issues
Mental health directly correlated with school absenteeism
FDA AlertsThe Perfect Gift for Your Former BFF
FDA recalls ShoulderFlex Massager
NaturalLose the Lbs, Your Heart Will Thank You
Weight loss provides a cardiovascular benefit even if it is gained back
Health NewsGranny's Knee Hurts
Chronic knee pain common for women with osteoarthritis
Health NewsBeefed up Rules Against Foodborne Illness
USDA unveils new beef rules in an effort to reduce foodborne illness
Health NewsNo Virtue in Virtual Visits
Breast cancer survivors prefer in person clinician visits
Prescription DrugsThe Right Dose of Speech Therapy
Aricept dosing improves language functioning in Alzheimers patients
FeaturesSkipping Holiday Weight Gain
Tips to avoid packing on the pounds over the holidays
Health NewsCan You Hear What I Hear?
Noise induced hearing loss a serious problem for teens
Mental HealthBefriend Your Child
Alcohol tobacco and drug use reduced when teens can talk to their moms
FDA ApprovalsHelping Kids Awaiting Heart Transplant
FDA approves pulsatile mechanical circulatory support device for children awaiting heart transplant
Mental HealthMindfully Managing Pain
Mindfulness treatments help reduce fatigue and stress associated with joint disease
Health NewsBiological Clock May Affect Asthma Side Effects
Cryptochromes may be targeted by new asthma medication to reduce high blood sugar
Mental HealthCigarettes Still Kill
Tobacco additives found to be harmful despite previous reports
Health NewsEmergency Heart Attack Access Remains Limited
Angioplasty offered at more hospitals but access has not grown proportionally
Mental HealthMeasuring Age With Brain Activity
Cognitive capacity provides an alternative to determining age
Mental HealthBad Behavior Linked to Suicidal Thoughts
Children with behavioral problems at greater risk for depression and suicide