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How to Reduce IBS Symptoms

April 2, 2008 Leave a Comment

Irritable Bowel SyndromeThe National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse offers these tips to help IBS sufferers control their symptoms:…

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: gastroenterology, IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrom

Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome

April 1, 2008 Leave a Comment

Irritable Bowel SyndromeIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects up to one in seven Americans and accounts for nearly 50 percent of office visits to gastroenterologists.

IBS occurs in people of all ages, typically presenting in young age – …

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: gastroenterology, IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrom

Medicines and Older Adults

March 1, 2008 Leave a Comment

Medicines and Older AdultsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) offers these safety guidelines for older adults taking medications:

Be More Careful with Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs

While everyone needs to be careful about taking medicines, older adults need to exercise more care …

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: FDA, gerontology, Older Adults

Is Your Kitchen Food-Safe?

March 1, 2008 Leave a Comment

Is Your Kitchen Food Safe?In addition to maintaining good health by eating well-balanced, nutritious meals, we also need to exercise care in how we handle, store and prepare our foods at home. The American Dietetic Association offers these tips:

Wash Hands Often
Hands should …

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: American Dietetic Association, food safety

The Real Deal on Whole Grains

March 1, 2008 Leave a Comment

The Real Deal on Whole GrainsGrains are the seeds of a wide variety of plants and grasses (such as maize, wheat and rye), which are cultivated for food. All types of grains are good sources of complex carbohydrates, various vitamins and minerals, and are naturally …

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: nutrition, whole grains

Nutrition and Cancer Prevention

March 1, 2008 Leave a Comment

Nutrition and Cancer Prevention“Eating alone will not keep a man well; he must also take exercise. For food and exercise, while possessing opposite qualities, yet work together to produce health…” – Hippocrates (460-377 B.C.)

Even long before dietitians’ knew what the …

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: Cancer Institute, nutrition

Study on Vitamin Use Among Cancer Survivors Brings Patients, Doctors to Task

March 1, 2008 Leave a Comment

Vitamin Use Amongst Cancer SurvivorsNew research showing widespread use of vitamins and supplements among people diagnosed with cancer suggests the need for greater communication between doctors and patients.

In a study published in the Feb. 1, 2008, issue of Journal of Clinical Oncology, researchers …

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: Cancer Institute, Diane Barton Complementary Medicine Program, Vitamins

New Pre-Operative Guidelines for People with Heart Problems

February 1, 2008 Leave a Comment

Pre-op Guidelines for People with Heart ProblemsEvery year, hundreds of thousands of people in the United States have surgery, most without complication. Patients with a history of heart problems, however, need special consideration before they undergo surgical procedures.

“Heart disease is the most common cause of …

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: heart disease, heart institute, pre-op guidelines

Bad Relationships Boost Heart Disease Risk, Study Says

February 1, 2008 Leave a Comment

Bad Relationships May Boost Heart DiseaseMarriages and close relationships marked by conflict and negative exchanges can increase the risk of heart disease, according to a recent study.

Conducted by researchers at University College London and published in the October 8, 2007, issue of Archives of …

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: heart disease, psychiatry, stress

Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease with Cholesterol-Lowering Foods

February 1, 2008 Leave a Comment

Cholesterol Lowering FoodsResearchers have found that some foods, particularly oatmeal, fatty fish, nuts and foods fortified with plant sterols or stanols, can help reduce total and “bad” LDL cholesterol levels. The FDA has reviewed the research on these foods and given them …

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: HDL cholesterol, healthy foods, LDL cholesterol
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