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Heart disease genetic link found

May 5, 2007 | Comments Off

Two teams of scientists have identified a genetic flaw which increases the risk of heart disease and heart attacks. US and Canadian researchers found that up to one in four white people carries the section of DNA which increases the risk of heart disease by around 40%. A separate study in Iceland found the same […]

May

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What is Gastritis

May 5, 2007 | Comments Off

Gastritis is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach. There are many possible causes of this disorder including an infection, an irritant, an autoimmune disorder, or a backup of bile into the stomach. The stomach lining may be “eaten away,” leading to sores (peptic ulcers) in the stomach or first part of the small […]

May

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Smokers missing health message

May 1, 2007 | Comments Off

More than one in 10 children with asthma have parents who smoke at home despite warnings it can make their condition worse, a new report released on World Asthma Day has found. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) report also says overall asthma rates are declining but the gap between rich and poor […]

May

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8 Fitness Tips to Help Lower Your Cholesterol

May 1, 2007 | Comments Off

There’s a link between exercise and cholesterol. A sedentary life can keep your LDL bad cholesterol levels high and your HDL good cholesterol levels low, just the opposite of the way you want them. But incorporating exercise into your life may help lower your cholesterol levels on its own — and help you stay at […]

May

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Heart palpitations: A cause for concern?

May 1, 2007 | Comments Off

Heart palpitations cause the sensation of rapid, fluttering or pounding heartbeats. Although heart palpitations can be worrisome, they’re often harmless. Common causes of heart palpitations include:

May

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Oats Reduce Bad Cholesterol

May 1, 2007 | Comments Off

Including wholegrain oats in your diet reduces cholesterol, a review of 8 studies has shown. Cochrane researchers identified 10 studies that assessed the effect of eating wholegrain foods. The main source of wholegrain food was wholegrain oats. Wholegrain oats were found to reduce both total and LDL cholesterol after 1 to 2 months. High levels […]

May

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6 Myths about Sleep Disorders

May 1, 2007 | Comments Off

Doctors and specialists who study sleep have identified more than one hundred different types of sleep disorders. Sleep disorders are broken down into four categories as delineated by the International Classification of Sleep Disorders. These categories are dyssomnias, parasomnias, medical/psychiatric disorders and proposed sleep disorders.

May

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The right balance

May 1, 2007 | Comments Off

A BALANCED diet is important for maintaining optimal health. In Asia, it is known as balancing what is cool and what is heaty. The Chinese speak in terms of a diet that is well balanced in yin and yang energies while others focus on the balancing of alkaline- and acid-producing foods.