5,196 articles related to "health"

The Littmann Stethoscope

In 1963, Harvard Medical School Professor David Littmann, a renowned cardiologist, invented a stethoscope which would revolutionize the world of medical auscultation. Stethoscope design had changed little since the nineteenth century but Littmann rea...

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Dangers of Depressants and Tranquilizers For Teenagers

Teenagers who use depressants abusively are in danger of being addicted to it not only physically but also psychologically. Inappropriate use of depressants may cause slurred speech, confusion, detached from reality, lack of coordination and slowed b...

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Supplements and Glyconutritionals?

Supplements and Glyconutritionals? by: Theryssa Gossman Why Do We Need Food Supplements and Glyconutritionals? Food is one of our most basic needs. However, in our modern society fresh food is a thing of the past. The so called fresh fruits and...

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Journaling for Health: Five Techniques for Wellness

Journaling for Health: Five Techniques for Wellness by: Patti Testerman 1. Write about how you feel about everyday events; writing about the events is fine, but be sure to include the feelings. The goal is to get the intense emotions on paper an...

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Lose Weight With Soy!

Lose Weight With Soy! by: Kim BeardsmoreThe humble soybean boasts some extraordinary benefits. This nutritional powerhouse has stayed under wraps for too long. Apart from being the only vegetable protein with all 22 amino acids essential for our...

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Women's Fitness Focus: The 5 Canons of Resistance Training

Women's Fitness Focus: The 5 Canons of Resistance Training by: Laura M. Turner, C.P.T. Trying to firm and tone? Looking for a bathing suit body? No problem! If you’re resistance training program isn’t performing for you; there’s a s...

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Major Depression and Manic-Depression — Any difference?

Major Depression and Manic-Depression — Any difference? by: Michael G. Rayel, MD Countless number of patients and their family members have asked me about manic–depression and major depression. “Is there any difference?” “Are they one ...

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The Psychology of Torture

The Psychology of Torture by: Sam Vaknin There is one place in which one's privacy, intimacy, integrity and inviolability are guaranteed - one's body, a unique temple and a familiar territory of sensa and personal history. The torturer...

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Diet and Eczema

Diet and Eczema by: Mel Sinclair Much controversy and argument surrounds the idea that food may play a role in triggering eczema. It has only been in recent years that doctors and health professionals have become aware of the significance of die...

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Filing a Zyprexa® Lawsuit

If your health has ever been negatively affected by a drug maker’s negligence, you have the right to hold that company responsible and be rightfully compensated. This is especially in true in the case of drug manufacturer Eli Lilly and Co. downpla...

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