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Jul 29, 2009 -
Wedding season is in full swing. It's a commonly held belief that when we find that special someone, we're supposed to live happily ever after. We may be happy, but recent studies show we may also be overweight too.
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Oct 24, 2008 -
Dating can be tough for many reasons, but especially if you're trying to watch your weight. The calories from all those drinks and dinners out can add up, and on top of that, dates can seriously cut into your gym time. But according to a recent story in Shape, living together or getting married may be even harder on the love handles.
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Oct 26, 2007 -
There are some health headlines that are worth sharing. Often the stories behind the headlines live up to their tag lines. Check out these three stories, on marriage and gender differences, all caught my eye and I had to share.
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Dec 30, 2006 -
Women tend to get stressed around this time of year for various reasons. If you're more stressed than usual this time of year then grab your husband, boyfriend or father's hand.
A recent study published in the December issue of the journal Psychological Science found that hand holding calms the body's reaction to stress.
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Jul 15, 2009 -
Marriage is supposed to be all love and bliss, but it may not be so great for your waistline or health. Studies show that people who get married are twice as likely to become obese as those who are merely dating! So even though you've found your soul mate, it's no reason to "let yourself go."
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Jul 14, 2009 -
Jada Pinkett Smith is no stranger to sharing details about her love life; with 12 years of a successful Hollywood marriage under her belt, she probably has some healthy secrets we could all use. She told Shape magazine that she is a firm believer in kegels. Pinkett Smith proclaims doing these simple pelvic floor exercises "keeps the sex hot."
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
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- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Complications of Depression...
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Antidepressants and Drug Tr...
- Psychotherapy
- Other Treatments
- Lifestyle Changes
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
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Drug Approval
In 2007, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the atypical antipsychotic drug aripiprazole (Abilify) for treatment of major depression in adults. Aripiprazole is used for treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. For depression, it is used in combination with antidepressant drug therapy.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Diagnosis
- Treatment for Alcoholism...
- Treatment for Alcohol Withd...
- Therapy
- Medications
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
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Drug Research
Topiramate (Topamax), an anticonvulsant drug used to treat epilepsy, is showing promise as a treatment for alcohol dependence. In a 2007 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, patients who took topiramate had fewer heavy drinking days, fewer drinks per day, and more days of not drinking at all than patients who received placebo.
Alcohol and Heart Disease
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death among people who are heavy drinkers.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Considerations
- Male Contraception
- Surgery
- Complications
- Unexpected Pregnancy
- Long-Term Complications
- Reversal Surgery
- Assisted Reproductive Techn...
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
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Search Continues for the "Male Pill"
Research is progressing on a male contraceptive, but there have also been setbacks. The drug miglustat (Zavesca), which is used to treat a rare condition called Gaucher's disease, had shown success in animal studies but failed to work in a clinical trial, according to results published in 2007 in Human Reproduction. Researchers are now investigating an experimental drug, Adjudin (AF-2364), which disrupts sperm production.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Risk Factors
- Causes
- Diagnosis
- Other Disorders Associated ...
- Complications
- Treatment
- Medications
- Behavioral Management
- Other Treatments
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
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Drug Approval
In 2007, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved lisdexamfetamine (Vysvanse), a new stimulant drug for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The active ingredient in lisdexamfetamine is similar to dextroamphetamine, the drug used in Dexedrine and Adderall.
Drug Warning
In 2007, the FDA instructed the manufacturers of all ADHD drugs to include drug warning labels describing the risks for heart and psychiatric side effects.
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