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May 22, 2008 -
Nothing is worse than tossing and turning, night after night. When sleep eludes you repeatedly, it might be best to cut down on your time in bed and reduce your hours of sleep – essentially putting yourself on a sleep diet might be the answer for a good night's sleep. Chronic insomniacs can gain more effective and deeper sleep by limiting time spent in bed; and it helps to reinforce positive associations with bed rather than lack of sleep.
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Oct 27, 2009 -
Whatever your opinion of Nadya Suleman's decision to carry eight babies at once, most can agree that her quick slim-down is rather astonishing. When her octuplets were born nine months ago, Nadya weighed 270 pounds. In the latest issue of Us Weekly, she admitted she packed on the pounds by "eating everything in sight."
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Oct 26, 2009 -
- Adult and healthy Halloween treats for your spooky day — Healthy Bites
- Planning a healthy vacation check out these spots — Vital Juice Daily
- Carnie Wilson to host a reality weight loss show — That's Fit
- The Cookie Diet doesn't pass muster — Vitamin G
- Shed pounds without dieting — Shape
- Stay fit. Sleep in your workout clothes — Daily Spark
- How to say "no" to dessert — Mark's Daily Apple
- Ivanka Trump hiked before walking down the aisle — FitCeleb
- Straight from the finish line: Nike Women's Marathon — Fit Bottomed Girls
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
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- Risk Factors
- Complications
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- Weight Management
- Medications
- Other Treatments
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Cancer and Weight Control:
- Cancer prevention guidelines from the American Cancer Society stress the importance of maintaining a healthy weight throughout life. A healthy weight is even more important than eating specific healthy foods, when it comes to cancer prevention.
Drug Warning:
- The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to buy a product known as the "Brazilian diet pill." This product is labeled as a dietary supplement, but contains several chemicals found in powerful prescription drugs.
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Aug 12, 2009 -
In my opinion, achieving a sense of general well-being includes three vital components: incorporating a balanced and nutritious diet into your lifestyle, getting regular exercise, and getting enough sleep. Not surprisingly, most people are lacking in one or all of these areas, which is why I am thrilled to tell you about this new device that acts as your personal sleep coach — because we all know if we don't get enough sleep, diet and exercise tend to be the last things on our minds.
Based on academic articles within sleep science and designed in conjunction with sleep scientists, the Zeo Personal Sleep Coach is a four-part system which includes a headband, a bedside display, an interactive website, and a seven-step sleep fitness program.
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Aug 29, 2009 -
Miss Piggy never let anything or anyone keep her from getting her beauty sleep. While it's tough to seriously take advice from a pig, we can't deny sleep its power as a natural enhancer. Unfortunately for many mamas, they don't saw as many logs as they'd like.
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Aug 07, 2009 -
Oh, when ankles become cankles. Third-trimester swelling of calves, ankles, and feet is common even for women who are experiencing easy pregnancies. The pressure of added baby weight, the shifting of an expectant mama's center of gravity, and hormones that cause additional fluid retention can add up to uncomfortable swollen limbs.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Outlook and Effects
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Treatment After The First S...
- Medications
- Surgery
- Lifestyle Changes
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Drug Approval
In 2007, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved levetiracetam (Keppra) for treatment of primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in adults, and children ages 6 years and older, who have idiopathic generalized epilepsy. Levetiracetam was previously approved for partial-onset seizures and myoclonic seizures.
Carbamazepine and Genetic Testing
In 2007, the FDA recommended that patients of Asian ancestry get a genetic test prior to taking carbamazepine (Tegetrol, Equetro, Carbatrol).
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Oct 08, 2008 -
Overview
- Signs and Symptoms
- What Causes It?
- Risk Factors
- Preventive Care
- What to Expect at Your Provider's Office
- Treatment Options
- Other Considerations
- Supporting Research
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Being overweight or obese puts you at risk for a number of diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, and respiratory disorders. The risk of developing these diseases is even higher when weight is concentrated near the waist.
Obesity is an increasing problem.
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