Exercise

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• Introduction
• Recommended Exercise Method...
• Exercise's Effects on the H...
• Exercise's Effects on Diabe...
• Exercise's Effects on Bones...
• Exercise's Effects on the L...
• Exercise's Effects on Weigh...
• Exercise's Effects on Other...
• Complications
• Motivation
• Resources
• References

• A new study found that aerobic and resistance training significantly reduced fatigue in men undergoing radiation treatments for prostate cancer. Fatigue is a common side effect of such treatments.
• Doctors at the Mayo Clinic found that exercise improves the physical and emotional well-being of patients with Alzheimer's disease. The patients exercised for as little as 60 minutes each week. - 1 Comment
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Diabetes - type 1

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Causes
• Risk Factors
• Symptoms
• Life-Threatening Complicati...
• Diagnosis
• Dietary Goals and Exercise...
• Treatment
• Monitoring Tests
• Long-Term Complications
• Transplantation Procedures...
• Prevention
• Resources
• References

Diabetes - type 2

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Causes
• Risk Factors
• Symptoms
• Screening Tests
• Treatment
• Lifestyle Changes
• Medications
• Long-Term Complications
• Emergency Complications
• Resources
• References

• Sitagliptin (Januvia), the first in a new class of diabetes drugs called DPP-4 inhibitors, was approved in 2006.
• Janumet, a 2-in-1 pill that contains both sitagliptin and metformin, was approved in 2007.
• These drugs are taken by mouth and may be more convenient for patients than exenatide (Byetta), a similar drug. DPP-4 inhibitors do not cause weight gain and may pose a lower risk for hypoglycemia than some other diabetes drugs.

Diabetes diet

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• Introduction
• General Dietary Guidelines...
• Major Food Components
• Weight Control for Type 2 D...
• Heart-Healthy Diets
• Diabetic Exchange Lists
• Exercise
• Resources
• References

High blood pressure

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Diagnosis
• Causes
• Risk Factors
• Complications
• Symptoms
• Treatment
• Lifestyle Changes
• Medications
• Classes of Medications
• Resources
• References

Osteoarthritis

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Causes
• Symptoms
• Conditions with Similar Sym...
• Risk Factors
• Diagnosis
• Prognosis
• Lifestyle Changes
• Medications
• Alternative and Complementa...
• Surgery
• Resources
• References

• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and COX-2 inhibitors work equally well for pain management, but both types of drugs increase the risk for heart attacks, according to an important report from the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Quality and Research.
• The prescription NSAID diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam) may present a higher risk for heart attack than other NSAIDs, suggests a 2006 Journal of the American Medical Association study.
• Standard osteoarthritis medications provide moderate pain relief for only 2 - 3 weeks, suggests a 2007 review in the European Journal of Pain.

• An Annals of Internal Medicine study of 1,007 people with chronic osteoarthritis knee pain indicated that patients who received acupuncture plus standard care had greater improvement than those who received only physical therapy and anti-inflammatory drugs.
• An Arthritis and Rheumatism study of 3,663 patients with chronic osteoarthritis knee or hip pain suggested that acupuncture plus routine care can provide significant improvements in pain relief and quality of life. In both studies, the benefits of acupuncture were sustained for up to 6 months after treatment completion.

Chronic fatigue syndrome

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Risk Factors
• Causes
• Diagnosis
• Prognosis
• Treatment
• Medications
• Resources
• References

• Four out of five people with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are infected with an enterovirus -- one of the viruses that cause respiratory and gastrointestinal infections -- compared with only one out of five healthy people. The virus might be a trigger for CFS, although research has not yet confirmed a cause-and-effect relationship.

• According to new guidelines, symptoms that suggest a diagnosis of CFS include disabling fatigue that starts suddenly, lasts a long time, keeps coming back, and can't be explained by another condition. Other symptoms may include difficulty concentrating or sleeping, dizziness, headaches, muscle or joint pain, sore throat, and palpitations. - 2 Comments
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