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Adam Levine: Songs About Yoga

Jul 02, 2008 - Adam Levine of Maroon 5 has always made it clear that he's not only a rocker, but he's also a yogi. I've always found it a little hard to believe until I read a recent interview that Women's Health did with him on how this front man turned to yoga and never looked back. Here are highlights: How'd you wind up at yoga? - 6 Comments

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Atherosclerosis

Oct 08, 2008 - Overview

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Atherosclerosis is a slow disease in which arteries become clogged and hardened. Fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances form plaque, which builds up in arteries. Hard plaque narrows the passage that blood flows through and causes arteries to become hard and inflexible (atherosclerosis is also known as hardening of the arteries). - 0 Comments

Jennifer Aniston's Favorite Yoga Poses Are . . .

Dec 18, 2008 - I'm really happy that yoga is gaining in popularity these days, because it's so good for everybody. Whether you're training for a marathon, recovering from an injury, dealing with chronic back pain, are pregnant, or just need to de-stress, the ancient practice of yoga can help. Apparently it's also good for celebs too. - 12 Comments

Multiple sclerosis

Oct 08, 2008 - Overview

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable disease of the nervous system in which communication between the brain and other parts of the body is disrupted. Its effects can range from relatively mild in most cases to somewhat disabling to devastating. The symptoms may mysteriously occur and then disappear. - 0 Comments

Viral encephalitis

Oct 08, 2008 - Overview

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain caused, most often, by a viral infection. The specific viruses that cause encephalitis vary. Exposure to viruses that cause encephalitis occur mostly through insect bites. - 0 Comments

Eczema

Oct 08, 2008 - Overview

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Eczema is a chronic, inflammatory skin disorder. Its main features are blisters that dry to become scaly, itchy rashes. The skin becomes dry and itchy because too much moisture is lost from its upper layer. - 0 Comments

9 Month Miracle

Oct 08, 2008 - HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M A baby's development is an incredible process. Watch the full-color animations in Pregnancy TV to see how a baby develops from a single cell! Read the 9 Month Newsletter for weekly tips and additional information on what is happening in your body. - 0 Comments

Glomerular filtration rate

Sep 04, 2008 - Overview

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is a test used to check how well the kidneys are working. Specifically, it estimates how much blood passes through the tiny filters in the kidneys, called glomeruli, each minute. See also:

Creatinine - clearance
Creatinine - serum
Creatinine - urine

Alternative Names GFR, Estimated GFR; eGFR How the test is performed Blood is drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. - 0 Comments

Hypothalamus

Sep 04, 2008 - Overview

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition The hypothalamus is an area of the brain that produces hormones that control:

Body temperature
Hunger
Moods
Release of hormones from many glands, especially the pituitary gland
Sex drive
Sleep
Thirst

References Hadley ME, Levine JE. Endocrinology. 6th ed. - 0 Comments

Colon cancer screening

Sep 04, 2008 - Overview

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Illustrations Colonoscopy Sigmoid colon cancer, X-ray Large intestine anatomy HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Alternative Names Screening for colon cancer Information How do you screen for colon cancer? Answer: Colon cancer screening can detect polyps and early cancers. Such screening can detect changes that can be treated before symptoms develop. - 0 Comments

Adam Levine: Songs About Yoga

Atherosclerosis

Jennifer Aniston's Favorite Yoga Poses Are . . .

Multiple sclerosis

Viral encephalitis

Eczema

9 Month Miracle

Glomerular filtration rate

Hypothalamus

Colon cancer screening

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