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Celebs Like to Shake It

Oct 30, 2009 - At first, the Power Plate seems like another gimmicky weight-loss product, but its website features endorsements from fit celebs like Madonna, Courteney Cox, and Hilary Swank. On top of that, it's used by over 60 college and pro sports teams, and the Police brought one with them on their reunion tour. That's some serious celeb street cred. - 9 Comments

Vibration Workouts: Some Benefit Claims on Shaky Ground

May 31, 2007 - I have never tried a Power Plate, but something about it just reminds me of those vibrating belt machines from the 1950s. You know, where you put the vibrating belt around your bum and it was supposed to jiggle all the fat off. Basically, there are two major players in vibrational exercise these days, one being the Power Plate, which is a small standing platform that vibrates really fast with a handle (it kind of looks like a floor polisher or a vacuum cleaner on steroids). - 9 Comments

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Carpal tunnel syndrome

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Overview Several medical conditions can increase the risk for, or even cause, carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Diabetes, hypothyroidism, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, obesity, and pregnancy are the main conditions associated with CTS. Many of the underlying diseases that contribute to the development of CTS are also associated with more severe forms of CTS. - 0 Comments

Back pain and sciatica

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Surgery Kyphoplasty, a surgical technique used to treat spinal fractures, does not improve a person's back pain or quality of life, according to a review published in 2006 by a nonprofit health services research agency. Kyphoplasty should only be done if bed rest, medicines, and physical therapy do not relieve back pain. Ultrasound Therapeutic ultrasound uses sound waves to deliver gentle vibrations to an area of the body. - 0 Comments

Sleep apnea

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Sleep Apnea and Heart Attack Obstructive sleep apnea can increase the risk of heart attack by as much as 30% over the course of 5 years, suggests a study presented at the 2007 American Thoracic Society International Conference. Researchers noted that the risk of developing or dying from heart disease rises with increasing sleep apnea severity. Sleep Apnea and Diabetes

Obstructive sleep apnea may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, indicates research presented at the American Thoracic Society conference. - 1 Comment
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Infertility in men

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights New At-Home Fertility Test Kit Fertell, the first at-home fertility test kit, became commercially available in June 2007. The Fertell kit contains tests to screen for both male and female infertility. Men can test their semen for concentrations of motile sperm, while women can test their urine for levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (a marker for egg quality). - 0 Comments

Periodontal disease

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Symptoms of Periodontal Disease Symptoms of periodontal disease include red and swollen gums, persistent bad breath, and gum recession and loose teeth. Smoking, certain types of illnesses (diabetes), older age, and other factors increase the risk for periodontal disease. If you have periodontal disease, your dentist may refer you to a periodontist, a dentist who specializes in treating this condition. - 0 Comments

Hearing loss

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Illustrations Ear anatomy HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Hearing loss is the total or partial inability to hear sound in one or both ears. See also: Hearing loss of aging Alternative Names Decreased hearing; Deafness; Loss of hearing Considerations Minor decreases in hearing are normal after age 20. Hearing problems usually come on gradually, and rarely end in complete deafness. - 0 Comments

Celebs Like to Shake It

Vibration Workouts: Some Benefit Claims on Shaky Ground

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Back pain and sciatica

Sleep apnea

Infertility in men

Periodontal disease

Hearing loss

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