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Caffeine Found to Reduce Pain of Exercise
A cup of coffee prior to intense exercise can make a workout more tolerable by modulating the way the nervous system processes pain, a recent study showed.
The study, published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, was done by Robert Motl, professor of kinesiology and community health at the University of Illinois. Read more about Caffeine Found to Reduce Pain of Exercise
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Hoboken Integrated Healthcare
Hoboken Integrated HealthCare
91 Washington Street
Hoboken,
New Jersey
07030
Call: 1-888-533-1061
Are you or a loved one suffering from debilitating back pain? Do you find yourself relying on painkillers just to get through the work day? Have you even thought about surgery because no other treatments are effective? At Integrated Healthcare offers the people of Hoboken, New Jersey another way to fight the pain. With over 20 years of healthcare experience, Dr. Joseph Canova, DC can use the Manipulation under Anesthesia (MUA) technique to perform precise chiropractic adjustments and relieve pain of all shapes and sizes. If you're searching for a way to treat a chronic or acute pain condition without drugs or surgery contact Hoboken Integrated Healthcare today.
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Obese Women's Newborns Have More Birth Defects
The fetuses of obese women have an increased risk of birth defects such as spina bifida and other neural tube defects, a recent analysis of previous studies showed.
Obesity is at epidemic proportions in the United States and in increasing numbers of countries around the world. Complications from the condition threaten to overwhelm the health-care system. For example, some evidence suggests that pregnant obese women are more prone to give birth to babies with abnormalities, known as congenital anomalies. Such abnormalities contribute significantly to stillbirth, infant death, preterm birth and childhood illnesses. Read more about Obese Women's Newborns Have More Birth Defects
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Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
156 East Avenue
Norwalk,
CT
06851
Call: (203) 242-0165
Have you been in an accident or do you just feel a lot of pain along your spine? Having problems with your back or neck? If so, Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C. in Norwalk, Connecticut can assist you in your chiropractic treatment. Chiropractors and massage therapists and other various medical and holistic professionals can help you go back to a life of full physical activity without back or neck pain.
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Yoga Reduces Fear of Falling Among Elderly
Taking yoga classes yields a slight but important decrease in the fear of falling among senior citizens, a recent study showed, as well as conferring greater lower-body flexibility and removing constraints on their leisure activities.
Fear of falling may have a significant impact on the health and quality of life of older adults because it causes them to curtail their social and physical activity. It has this effect even on those who have never fallen. Read more about Yoga Reduces Fear of Falling Among Elderly
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Dr. Louis Miller
Advanced Pain Relief Center of South Florida
6133 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth,
Florida
33463
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Dr. Louis Miller, DC is one of a few practitioners in Florida who offer Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy or HBOT. At Louis Miller and Associates in Palm Beach, Lake Worth Florida you can undergo HBOT therapy or other treatment options to get yourself back on the road to wellness. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is an FDA-cleared treatment which is well established in the medical community.
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Expert Commentary: Dr. Micozzi, M.D - May 18, 2009
Yoga and the Fear of Falling
Anything that can reduce the fear of falling among senior citizens would truly be a valuable contribution to society. Such a fear may not seem like a big deal. But the fact is that, among the elderly, it can have huge repercussions – on both a personal level for each affected senior citizen and on a societal level in terms of increasing the burden on the health-care system. Read more about Expert Commentary: Dr. Micozzi, M.D - May 18, 2009
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Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C.
Coming soon
to Rutherford NJ,
Call: 888-283-6198
Are you experiencing the pain and limitations caused by a bulging disc? Dr. Peter Ferraro, DC in Morris County, New Jersey offers treatments for bulging discs. His focus is pain relief and increasing mobility. He understands that for active people, nothing can be more frustrating than being restricted by pain. Dr. Ferraro employs a variety of treatment options, including chiropractic, physical therapy, and MUA or Manipulation under Anesthesia.
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More Exercise Induces Women to Eat Treats
Overweight women who engaged in exercise for one to two hours a week lost several pounds over six months without dieting. But paradoxically, those who exercised even more – three hours a week – failed to lose as much as expected.
The researchers, who published their findings in PLoSONE, a Public Library of Science online journal, speculated that the reason for this phenomenon was that the women who exercised the most rewarded themselves with food treats for their “sacrifice.” Read more about More Exercise Induces Women to Eat Treats
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Richard W. Walker Jr., MD
Healthe and Well PC
201 Enterprise Ave. Suite 800
League City,
Texas
77573
Call: 888-450-2599
Have you struggled to lose weight and stay healthy? With fast foods around every corner it's no wonder why so many Americans are overweight. Let's face it, it can be tough to balance proper nutrition, diet and exercise on your own. At Healthe and Well, PC, Rickard W. Walker Jr., MD makes every effort to help patients maintain the best physical condition as possible. At his practice in Bay Area Houston, Texas he offers guidance and education catered to each patient's unique lifestyle. Nutritionist counseling is only a phone call away, contact Healthe and Well, PC today.
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Self-Confidence, Motivation Key to Exercising
It's all in the mind. At least that's where it starts in terms of pursuing an exercise regimen, according to a recent study.
The investigation, performed on 5,167 Canadians by a team of researchers led by Sai Yi Pan of the Public Health Agency of Canada, found that self-confidence in participants' ability to exercise and a strong desire to do so were the main factors in whether they actually went ahead with an exercise program. And the main reasons for holding back from exercise were negative psychological factors.
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Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C.
Coming soon
to Rutherford NJ,
Call: 888-283-6198
Is back pain from a past injury preventing you from being able to do simple everyday activities? If you are suffering with back pain, you are not alone. Chronic neck and back pain is one of the most common disorders adults have to deal with today. You don%u2019t have to live in pain any longer. There is a procedure known as Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA) which is used to treat acute and chronic pain conditions stemming from the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine as well as the sacroiliac and pelvic regions. This noninvasive procedure is only performed in a hospital or surgery center by licensed physicians like Dr. Peter Ferraro DC, who have special training and certification for this specific procedure. Dr. Ferraro has extensive experience treating clients for this procedure, and is nearby with offices in the Warren County New Jersey area.
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Fewer Black Women Who Exercise Have Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is less frequent among black women who engage in vigorous walking for exercise several times a week, according to a recent study, regardless of whether they're thin or fat.
The study, performed by Julie Palmer of Boston University and her colleagues and published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, is one of only a very few that have been conducted on how exercise benefits black women.
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Pamela Owens
At The Beach Chiropractic
6934 Beach Drive SW Suite 2
Ocean Isle Beach,
NC
28469
Call: 910-575-2225
When you're suffering intense arm pain, it can be hard to carry out the simplest tasks, may it be carrying your groceries or simply waving hello. Rather than continue living your life with the discomfort and restrictions of arm pain, you should receive quality treatment that encompasses your every need. At the Beach Chiropractic Health Center in Brunswick County, NC is where Dr. Pamela Owens will work together with her team to develop a suitable treatment plan for you. They will not only eliminate your pain, but they will work their hardest to acheive your desired health goals.
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Treadmill Exercise Helps Patients With Leg-Artery Disease
Patients with leg arteries partly or fully blocked by plaque, a condition that hinders walking and often produces debilitating leg pain, had their walking endurance and quality of life boosted by treadmill exercise, according to a recent study.
The condition, known as peripheral artery disease (PAD), afflicts approximately one in 16 American adults 40 years of age and older. The disorder leads to a gradual deterioration in leg function. There had never before been a study done on the influence of exercise on PAD sufferers.
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Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C.
224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook,
NJ
07663
Call: 888-283-6198
Neck and back pain is one of the most common disorders affecting adults today. If you are looking for effective neck pain treatment that is safe and effective, Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA) may be the answer for you. Chiropractic adjustment can only do so much, and there are many who cannot undergo this kind of treatment because certain manual techniques can be painful, cause muscle contracture or spasms, and muscle guarding. Dr. Peter Ferraro DC is an experienced practitioner of MUA, helping clients in and around Bergen County, New Jersey, find the relief they need.
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Another Five Predictors of Long Life
Being conscious of fat and sugar in your diet, and working out at the gym, may seem like the keys to a long and healthy life. But you may easily tire of calorie counting and workouts. It seems the real signs of whether you will be blessed with considerable longevity is if you've adopted certain lifelong healthy lifestyles and attitudes - some of which you can still start. Here are five of them. Read more about Another Five Predictors of Long Life
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Dr. Dimitrios Lambrou, D.C.
North East Spine and Sports Medicine
1104 Arnold Ave.
Point Pleasant,
NJ
08742
Call: 888-516-6356
Dr. Dimitrios Lambrou D.C. near Shrewsbury, Monmouth County believes that the human body is very capable of healing itself without the help of medication but sometimes, it just needs a push in the right direction. That's why she treats the chronic pain of herniated or bulging disc with the help of the latest technology of Spinal Decompression.
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Even a Little Exercise Confers Benefits
Your life can be changed - and extended - by just a little regular exercise, according to a report by a blue-ribbon U.S. panel. A commission empaneled by the federal Department of Health and Human Services says your most important exercise paraphernalia are your legs. The panel declares that a moderately paced half-hour walk five days a week will lower your risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer and many other disorders. And the benefit will be conferred even if you're overweight or obese - and regardless of your age, race or gender. Read more about Even a Little Exercise Confers Benefits
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MedWell, L.L.C.
MedWell, L.L.C. Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy
33 Central Ave
Midland Park,
NJ
07432
Call: (888) 820-2250
The right surgical procedure might help relieve your lower back or neck pain, but why go under the knife at all when there is an alternative of non-surgical spinal decompression? The treatment is painless, safe, non-invasive and drug-free; most importantly, it works. MedWell, L.L.C.'s team of physicians and physical therapists are located in Midland Park, Bergen County , NJ.
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