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Lack of Sleep a Concern for Longevity for Men

November 3, 2010 Leave a Comment

Lack of Sleep a Concern for Longevity in MenA man’s lifespan may shorten because of a lack of sleep, says a study reported in the medical journal Sleep.

The 14-year study found that men who reported having insomnia, or who slept for short periods of time, were …

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: insomnia, longevity, Sleep Disorders Center

Osteoporosis: A Cause for Alarm

October 27, 2010 Leave a Comment

OsteoporosisOver the last several decades, improvements in medical care and disease prevention have vastly increased life expectancy, yet osteoporosis remains an under-diagnosed and under-treated condition. This is particularly alarming given that osteoporosis is a progressive disease – it gets increasingly …

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: hip-fracture, orthopedics, osteoporosis, osteoporotic fracture

How to Start an Exercise Program

October 13, 2010 Leave a Comment

exercisingPerhaps you’ve decided you want to start exercising to get physically fit. Maybe you want to ease or prevent chronic health conditions, such as hypertension and diabetes, or maybe you want to lose that extra weight. Whatever your motivation, you …

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: orthopedics, sports medicine

Flu Immunization Guidelines

September 28, 2010 Leave a Comment

flu shotIn response to lessons learned from the 2009-2010 H1N1 flu pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that all Americans age six months and older get a flu shot this season.

Exceptions include people with egg allergies, people …

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: flu shot, flu vaccines, immunizations, seasonal flu

What Updated Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines Mean for You

September 28, 2010 Leave a Comment

mammogramThe ongoing debate over breast cancer screenings may leave you with more questions than answers. At what age should you begin mammography screenings? And how regularly do you need them? Are breast self-exams really a useful early intervention? Are clinical …

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: breast cancer, cancer institute, screening tests

Men’s Sexual Health Q&A

September 21, 2010 Leave a Comment

concerned manMore than 30 million American men suffer from sexual dysfunction – a condition that has a tremendous impact on a person and his partner’s quality of life. Even though our bodies and minds change as we get older, that doesn’t …

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: sexual dysfunction, sexual health

Help for Back Pain

September 7, 2010 Leave a Comment

Back PainAbout 80 percent of the population experiences back pain at some point in their lives. Back pain can range from a dull, constant ache to a sharp, sudden pain that makes it hard to move.  It can be short-lived or …

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: back pain, orthopaedics, spine

Troubled by Headaches?

August 31, 2010 Leave a Comment

HeadacheMigraine and tension-type headaches are the two most common headaches which affect more than half of the population. Understanding the differences can help you know when it’s time to see a doctor.

Migraine Headaches

Migraine headaches are usually characterized by …

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: headaches, migraine headaches, neurological institute, tension-type headaches

Eat Right to Avoid Kidney Stones

August 31, 2010 Leave a Comment

happy coupleIf you’ve ever had a kidney stone, there’s no doubt you’re highly motivated to avoid a repeat experience. Fortunately, making changes to your diet may help prevent these stones.

Learning how the stones are formed and answers to key questions …

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: kidney stones

Ovarian Cancer – Managing the Side Effects of Treatment

August 24, 2010 Leave a Comment

By Wendy Topeka, BSN, RN, OCN
Clinical Nurse Manager, Gynecologic Oncology Outpatient Infusion Unit, Cooper Cancer Institute

Middle-aged womanToday, women should be able to maintain an active lifestyle throughout the diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer.

When a woman hears the …

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: cancer institute, gynecologic oncology, ovarian cancer
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