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5 questions about applying for disability benefits
(BPT) – Age and chronic illness can take a toll. A June 2017 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that the most costly health conditions in the U.S. include: heart disease, cancer, arthritis, stroke and type 2 diabetes. An estimated 117 million people have one or more chronic health conditions. These […]
Taking Opioids for Pain? Speak up. Ask the Hard Questions.
(BPT) – Opioids often are the go-to pain killer for everything from back aches and injuries to post-surgical pain, as evidenced by the more than 300 million prescriptions written each year. While they can help with moderate to severe short-term pain, opioids are not without risk. Because they have significant side effects, including an increased […]
Asking parents smart questions can help obese kids lose weight
Preventing childhood obesity may begin at home, but there’s plenty nurses can do to help parents embrace healthy lifestyle choices, says Rita John, DNP, EdD, CPNP-PC, DCC, director of the pediatric primary care nurse practitioner program at Columbia University School of Nursing. For tips about diet and exercise to stick, clinicians need to take the […]
New evidence raises questions about the link between fatty acids and heart disease
A new study raises questions about current guidelines which generally restrict the consumption of saturated fats and encourage consumption of polyunsaturated fats to prevent heart disease. The research was published today, 18 March, in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine. An international research collaboration led by the University of Cambridge analysed existing cohort studies and […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Thyroxine Weight Loss
Have you heard the latest concerning thyroxine weight loss? This chemical is produced in the thyroid gland to help maintain metabolism. If your body is not producing the correct amount of thyroxine, you can have an unwanted weight gain, tiredness, depression and dry skin. Many people who suffer from a lack of thyroxine can develop […]
Get Fit For 2013: Chris Powell Answers 'gma' Viewers' Questions
Chris Powell[1], the uber-trainer who has helped people lose hundreds of pounds[2] and change their lives on ABC’s ” Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition[3],” appeared on “Good Morning America”[4] today to share his fitness tips and answer your weight loss questions. Jumpstart Your Weight Loss : CLICK HERE to Ask a Celebrity Trainer a Question! […]