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I have diabetes and need to care for my feet carefully. Any advice?

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High blood glucose causes poor blood flow to the legs and feet, so if you have a sore or infection, you need to monitor it closely and tell your ... Read More...

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I'm on hormone replacement therapy, and my friend told me it could affect my blood pressure. Is that true?

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According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), blood pressure may rise in some women receiving estrogen therapy. However, a ... Read More...

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Cholesterol

Dig In!

Certain foods can help with cholesterol management. Increase your intake of soy products such as tofu, soy milk, soy protein powder and soy/veggie burgers. Other items for your shopping list: Fruits Vegetables Lentils and dried beans Fish with omega-3 oils such as salmon, sardines or mackerel Flaxseed Oatmeal Olive oil ... View slideshow >>

Cholesterol

The Six Best Ways to Prevent High Cholesterol

You've heard that good cholesterol management can lead to a longer life. But did you know that low cholesterol can increase your bone strength? Or that it can improve your sexual performance? Take action now: Prevention is within your control! ... View slideshow >>

Pain Management

Prevent Back Pain and Improve Your Posture

Posted April 28, 2008 12:58 PM

Experts say it can prevent back pain and improve your posture. Lugging your gym clothes, work files, makeup, and more in an oversize bag may streamline your life, but it can actually increase stress -- on your back. "Carrying weight on one side of your body makes your lower back muscles contract harder than usual to maintain your posture," says Michael Schafer, M.D., chairman of Read more...

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Exercise & Fitness

Get Fitness Gain Without Pain

Posted August 27, 2007 3:39 PM

You probably don't recuperate from a strenuous workout as quickly as you once did. But that's no cause to believe the adage "No pain, no gain." Following simple tips can spare you a lot of hurting after the workout. Guyville.com offers tips to prevent aches and pains: *Rest and recuperate between workouts. *Eat a "Post-Stress Meal" including protein, Read more...

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Alternative & Integrative Health

Natural Supplement for Migraine

Posted August 27, 2007 3:39 PM

If you're not particularly satisfied with the current medication offered for migraine headaches, relief may be in sight. Kaiser-Permanente researchers recently began a clinical trial on a natural supplement to prevent migraines called Migra-Lief. Migra-Lief contains magnesium, riboflavin and an extract of the plant, feverfew. Studies have shown these individual ingredients help prevent Read more...

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Blood Disorders

Vaccine May Help Prevent Liver Cancer

Posted August 27, 2007 3:23 PM

The Food and Drug Administration agrees with the Center for Disease Control's statement that hepatitis B vaccines prevent infections that lead to liver cancer. This is a big big news for the world health community, because up to 80 percent of liver cancer cases worldwide come from chronic hepatitis B infections. With FDA permission, pharmaceutical giant SmithKline Beecham recently changed the Read more...

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Nutrition

Natural Foods Fight Flu

Posted August 27, 2007 3:23 PM

Keeping your immune system as strong as possible is vital when battling colds or flu -- and just any food simply won't do, says London health expert Oona Mashta. Mashta says the wrong diet can harm the immune system and may reduce energy levels. "Avoid junk food," she says. "Choose hot, tasty soups, which will wash out the virus and help to thin out mucus secretions from the Read more...

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