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August 26, 2008 04:03 PM EDT --
As Dr. Anthony Komaroff mentioned in a recent blog , the term "cardiometabolic exercise" (CME) was recently coined to encompass all types of activity — from something as strenuous as going . . .
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August 26, 2008 03:59 PM EDT --
Q. I’ve always been told that it’s important to drink plenty of fluids during exercise, and it seems to work for me. But now I’ve read that too much water can be very dangerous. Which is right?
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August 26, 2008 03:56 PM EDT --
These pointers are good advice for everyone who exercises, regardless of age, conditioning, or intensity of exercise.
Warm up and cool down properly.
Wait at least two hours after eating to exercise. . . .
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August 19, 2008 05:44 PM EDT --
Bacteria that don’t succumb to the usual antibiotics give everyone the jitters. But there’s a lot we can do to keep the upper hand.
Few achievements in modern medicine can rival Alexander Fleming’s . . .
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August 19, 2008 05:40 PM EDT --
Q. This year I’ve had four urinary tract infections. Each cleared up with antibiotic treatment. Now, my doctor is prescribing a prophylactic antibiotic, Bactrim 400/80, that I’m supposed to take every . . .
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August 19, 2008 05:35 PM EDT --
Most people, even those with heart disease, don’t need to take antibiotics before a routine dental or surgical procedure.
Since the 1950s, the American Heart Association (AHA) and other medical . . .
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August 13, 2008 10:50 AM EDT --
The temptation is great. The convenience can be irresistible. You don’t feel well, and there are remedies for the asking just down the road at your local convenience store or pharmacy. Since you don’t . . .
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August 13, 2008 10:45 AM EDT --
Drug costs take a big bite out of the pocketbook for many people with heart disease. One way to cut costs is by using generic drugs when possible. Generics are just as good as brand-name drugs — by law . . .
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August 13, 2008 10:41 AM EDT --
Q. I recently switched from Prilosec to its generic form, omeprazole. The generic form doesn’t give me as much relief from heartburn as Prilosec does. Aren’t generics supposed to be the same as the . . .
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August 05, 2008 09:50 AM EDT --
Many people believe that a positive outlook can improve your chances of beating disease. But is it true?
It's hard to know for sure. Clearly, people respond in a variety of ways after being told . . .
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August 05, 2008 09:47 AM EDT --
Being the non-professional caregiver for the people you love the most is scary, frustrating and sometimes thankless. Even at best, it's very, very hard work. An article published in the journal Cancer . . .
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August 05, 2008 09:42 AM EDT --
A woman diagnosed with breast cancer has many emotional bridges to cross while coping with the physical aspects of diagnosis and treatment. At a time when decisions must be made quickly, it nevertheless . . .
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July 29, 2008 04:37 PM EDT --
Moving into the toddler and preschool years from infancy is notable for the child's increasing physical growth and achievement of developmental milestones. There are also major changes in eating habits . . .
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July 29, 2008 04:31 PM EDT --
Toddlers and preschoolers are notoriously picky eaters. Since children at this age are very energetic, it's logical to think that they need to eat more than when they were babies to fuel all this . . .
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July 29, 2008 04:27 PM EDT --
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition (problem related to brain development) that causes inattention (not able to pay attention), hyperactivity (always on the . . .
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July 22, 2008 12:31 PM EDT --
My baby cries a lot. How come?
Your baby cries a lot because he has a lot to say and crying is one of the few ways a baby has to express himself. Newborns spend anywhere from one to four hours crying . . .
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July 22, 2008 12:27 PM EDT --
Every time I enter an exam room to see a child and the parents, I want to make the most out of the visit. I want to make sure I take care of the child, and I want to make sure I help and educate the parents, . . .
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July 22, 2008 12:24 PM EDT --
There may be a time when you'll need to get immediate medical care for your child. In cases of emergency, that is, when you think that your child has an illness or injury that puts his life in danger . . .
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July 15, 2008 11:42 AM EDT --
A beta blocker alone isn't usually the best choice for simple, uncomplicated high blood pressure.
Beta blockers have long been a mainstay for controlling blood pressure when it creeps too high. . . .
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July 15, 2008 11:38 AM EDT --
In a study, blood pressure improved for people who monitored it at home and sent results to a pharmacist. The pharmacist could adjust doses and prescribe new medicines. More than half of people in this . . .
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