Archive for October, 2009

  • Heart Attack Signs Do Not Differ For Women
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    Heart Attack Signs Do Not Differ For Women
    New findings show that heart attack symptoms do not differ for women, compared to men. Heart attack signs that are the same for both men and women include: • Chest discomfort: pain, heaviness, burning, tightness • Shortness of breath • Sweating • Nausea • Anxiety • Pain goes to jaw, neck, throat or back, and arms The only difference between Heart attack signs in women, compared to men, was that women tend to delay seeking treatment, and are more likely to refuse to believe they were having a heart attack. Women also may be more likely to have pain in the throat, jaw and neck during a heart attack. According to cardiac nurse Martha Mackay, a Canadian Institutes of Health Research clinical research fellow and doctoral student at  [...]
    Posted at October 27th, 2009 in Cardiovascular
  • Surgery shown to relieve migraine headache
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    Surgery shown to relieve migraine headache
    Treating trigger sites for migraine headache could offer hope for millions of sufferers. Women from all cultures and ethnicities are more often affected by migraine headaches than are men. Researchers followed 79 patients for five years who underwent surgery to eliminate trigger sites for migraine, finding that surgery could relieve or decrease migraine headache pain. Only eight patients experienced no change in migraine symptoms after receiving surgery for migraine headache. The study, conducted by Bahman Guyuron, MD, Chairman of Plastic Surgery at University Hospitals Case Medical Center and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, and an internationally recognized leader in the field of plastic surgery revealed that surgery can  [...]
    Posted at October 25th, 2009 in Headache's & Treatments
  • Important tips to prevent stroke
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    Important tips to prevent stroke
    As World Stroke Day approaches on October 29, the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) is getting the word out about important tips to prevent stroke. Minimizing your chances of stroke is important to prevent long term disability and decreased quality of life. The ESC emphasizes that the same lifestyle factors that cause heart disease can also lead to stroke. Lifestyle choices and modifications that anyone can accomplish with the right knowledge can prevent stroke. To prevent stroke, it is important to stop smoking, remain or begin a regimen of daily physical activity, and eat a healthy diet that minimizes saturated fats, and vegetable oils. Diets rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts, legumes and lean meats can prevent high cholesterol, obesity  [...]
    Posted at October 24th, 2009 in Cardiovascular
  • Must know Health tips for pregnant women
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    Must know Health tips for pregnant women
    This post is for pregnant women regarding their nutrition and health. They have to be so cautious about their health considering the dependence of baby in their womb. Here are some important points that must be noted by a pregnant woman. 1) They have to take healthy foods and be conscious on what they eat and drink. Some things to help you in this: - Folic acid supplement in diet is commonly recommended as they contain good prenatal vitamins, vitamin B and calcium (minerals) etc. - Iron and vitamin B is also very essential - Take fiber rich foods and drink plenty of water to avoid constipation - Eat breakfast regularly - Eat bananas – they contain good amounts of potassium which help pregnant women in retaining less water and prevent the  [...]
    Posted at October 20th, 2009 in Pregnancy & Birth
  • Know your heart better with these solutions – PART 2
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    Know your heart better with these solutions – PART 2
    Post details : Heart care tips, solution, common doubts and frequently asked questions related to heart problems and diseases. This post is the continuation of the heart related frequently asked question and answers post. For this I have collected some more tips and solutions to help you clear your doubts. Question 11: Mention some first aid (treatment) steps to be performed on a heart attack? Answer : The person must be kept in a sleeping position and aspirin tablet should be placed under his tongue (or sorbitrate tablet if available) and take him immediately to heart (coronary) care unit. Question 12: Do complications occur due to intake of anti-hypertensive drugs? Answer : Yes, they do have some side effects but the modern drugs are very  [...]
    Posted at October 19th, 2009 in Cardiovascular
  • Clear your doubts regarding heart and its problems
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    Clear your doubts regarding heart and its problems
    People are so interested to know things related to health especially heart problems and its solutions, but I find so many of them have lot of questions and doubts in their minds related to the topic of heart. For this I have collected information related to heart problems – question and answers to help you understand better. Here are 10 questions and answers to help you clear your doubts regarding your heart care. Lets go….. Question 1:  what are the 5 simple tips for a person to take care of his heart? Answer :    1) Do regular exercises. 2) Diet care – more protein, less oil and less carbohydrate. 3) Weight control. 4) Control sugar and blood pressure. 5) Quit ALCOHOL and SMOKING. Question 2:  Are the heart diseases  [...]
    Posted at October 18th, 2009 in Cardiovascular
  • Causes for Depression and its solutions
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    Causes for Depression and its solutions
    Stress Stress is a trigger that can cause depression, or make existing depression worse. Chronic stress can alter chemicals in the brain that in turn trigger depression. The series of hormonal changes and events that trigger depression in the presence of stress are still not completely understood. It is possible that over time chronic stress blocks beneficial chemicals from reaching the emotional center of the brain (the limbic system). We do know that stress affects mood. Some stress is beneficial. The key to reducing depression is by learning how to control our reactions to stress. Seasonal Depression Change of season can trigger depression in susceptible individuals. No one knows exactly what causes seasonal affective disorder (SAD), but  [...]
    Posted at October 17th, 2009 in Depression
  • Best health tips for computer users and bloggers
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    Best health tips for computer users and bloggers
    This time I have decided to write a post on health tips which is related to people who are constantly engaged with computers and web world. This category includes bloggers, web designers, programmers, software and hardware engineers and many more. The common health problems faced by the above mentioned people are: 1. back pain, hand pain and neck pain 2. migraine and headache 3. weight gain and obesity 4. mental depression and stress 5. eye related problems 6. smoking and alcohol addiction related problems Can you guess the simple reason behind all the causes of above mentioned problems? If your answer is no, then the answer is – carelessness on ones own health. It is sad to see people are so busy even to take care of themselves. So all  [...]
    Posted at October 17th, 2009 in Health Tips
  • 9 Simple diet tips for hypertension control.
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    9 Simple diet tips for hypertension control.
    Can diet play a role in curing hypertension effectively? Yes and many people ignore about their diet and they rather concentrate more on medications. Remember that medications are used to widen the arteries or slow down the heart rate and they only hide the true problem of high blood pressure. You must know that hypertension can be cured naturally by changing your dietary habits, by taking correct supplements and minerals and doing regular exercises. Here are simple 9 dieting tips to control your high blood pressure 1. Fiber high breakfasts – fiber in your diet is very essential and remember to eat cereals with minimum 5 grams of fiber and also it is a good choice as a snack. 2. Vegetables and fruits – they contain water-soluble fiber  [...]
    Posted at October 14th, 2009 in Stress
  • Get fair skin which natural tips and methods
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    Get fair skin which natural tips and methods
    Every person in this world is fond of becoming fair but it is very important to know that the skin color is genetically determined. So I would like to tell you that usually skin may look darker due to ill treatment or constant exposure to sunlight and for this I have come up with some interesting tips and methods to get your skin fair naturally. Here are some natural tips and methods to become fair 1. Don’t expose yourself to sun when you find that temperature is very hot outside. 2. Try to drink water (advantages and methods of drinking more water) as much as you can (at least 8 glasses a day) which you stay well hydrated and also helps you in getting rid of toxins inside your body. 3. It is also said that vitamin C can make skin pigmentation  [...]
    Posted at October 13th, 2009 in Beauty & Skin Care
  • Top 5 Tips and techniques for memory skills.
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    Top 5 Tips and techniques for memory skills.
    This time I am bringing you some tips and Healthy habits which can help you in improving your memory skills. 1. Do regular exercises a) They will reduce the risk for memory loss disorders which may occur due to cardiovascular diseases and diabetes mellitus. b) Help your brain in getting good oxygen content. c) Will help in protecting your brain cells and will increase the effects of useful brain chemicals. 2. Maintain good sleep habits a) Disorders like sleep apnea and insomnia will leave you tired and this will cause concentration problems during daytime. b) Remember that sleep is very essential for consolidation of memory. 3. Manage your stress and depression a) Stress will create difficulties in concentrating your work. b) A stress hormone  [...]
    Posted at October 11th, 2009 in Health News
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