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5 Yearly Appointments Men Should Make
There are many yearly appointments men should make to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Studies show that men are less likely to use primary care medical services than women. But the truth is that men and women need to schedule yearly doctor’s appointments. What are the...
Certain Foods Can Trigger Migraine Headaches
If you have ever had a migraine headache you know how horrible they can be. The treatment is usually cold air, no light and quite. But did you know that certain foods can contribute to these headaches? Also one other thing that your must avoid is skipping meals or...
Excercise May Boost Immunity After the Flu Shot
Do you want to boost your immunity to the flu? Then exercise. A study conducted in 2009 on 166 adults showed that after a 10 month intervention of cardiovascular exercise they had boosted their immunity to the flu. The group who was walking had significantly improved...
Is the Flu Vaccine Safe? Researchers attempt to answer
Many people wonder how safe is the influenza vaccine or flu shot. It is not unusual to hear this subject debated by various people. The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) released the following report. “According to a recent systematic review and...
Vaccine Schedule Safe according to the Institute of Medicine Study just released.
The debate over vaccine safety seems to linger as parents are often concerned about the amount of vaccines required for their children and why they need so many. Health care providers follow the schedule that is created by the U.S. Advisory Committee on Immunization...
Walking at least 15 minutes per day for four times a week may reduce mortality in Senior Adults.
A new study just released shows that walking 15 minutes 4 times per week can cut the risk of death in elderly by 40%. Italian researchers found that older people who walk at least 4 times per week cut their chances of morbidity by as much as 40%. The study covered a...
New Study Shows Increase in Emergency Room Visits Related to Energy Drinks
Energy drink consumption has become a "rising public health problem" that can cause insomnia, nervousness, headache, fast heartbeat and seizures that are severe enough to require emergency care.“These beverages provide high doses of caffeine that stimulate the central...