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Friday, March 11, 2005

A Few Words About Your Metabolism

A lot is said about the metabolic rate within the context of weight loss. If you're trying to lose weight, here are some facts you should know: The metabolic rate decreases as we age, due both to a slowing of our innate metabolic processes and to a more sedentary lifestyle. The metabolic rate... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, March 10, 2005

How Much Sleep Is Enough?

How much sleep is enough? Simple question, but not often easy to answer. Some of us can sleep four hours each night and feel refreshed and recharged. Others sleep nine hours or more and still feel sluggish. So, how much sleep is enough? As the chart above dictates, stages 3 and 4 of sleep are the... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, March 9, 2005

Stroke Prevention - Not Just Aspirin

A stroke, or cerebrovascular accident, can be a disabling condition, leaving those who suffer one with lasting weakness, cognitive and speech difficulties, sensory deficits and balance issues. Therefore, the best strategy would be to avoid having a stroke at all. There are several preventive... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, March 8, 2005

The Diabetic Foot

As a person with diabetes, you know to take your medications regularly, watch your fingersticks, eat a healthy diet and engage in regular physical activity to reduce your chances of long-term complications. However, another significant contributor to a reduction in complication rates is attention to... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, March 7, 2005

Surviving Hospitals - Part 3: Know Your Medications

Many people who are admitted to hospital are on chronic medications for conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, emphysema or diabetes. We would like to think that the medications we take would be continued once we enter the hospital. Don't be too sure about this. It's not infrequent... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, March 4, 2005

Utility of Lung Cancer Screening in Smokers

Much ado is made about screening for conditions that can be possibly prevented. In no situation is this more vital than in the context of cancer. The potential to prevent cancer from developing is a medical windfall. We see it with respect to colon cancer with the colonoscopy, and with respect to... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, March 3, 2005

"I Just Quit Smoking. Why Do I Feel So Terrible?"

It's a common complaint that once people stop smoking, they immediately feel terrible. Mucous production increases, coughing worsens and shortness of breath ensues. "I thought quitting smoking was a good thing. What's going on?" The process involved is the mucociliary elevator. The mucociliary... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, March 2, 2005

Symptoms of a Heart Problem - It's Not Just Chest Pain

When we think of chest pain, or especially a heart attack, we envision the dramatic clutching of the chest and the writhing in pain we're often shown in television and movies. However, the presentation can be much more subtle, and might not even include pain at all. There are symptoms called... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, March 1, 2005

When Should Diabetics do Fingersticks? It's Not When You Might Think.

As diabetics, you're commonly taught to do your fingersticks in a fasting state. This typically means doing them before breakfast, lunch and dinner, and before going to sleep. In fact, current guidelines dictating the treatment of diabetics define the fasting blood sugar as the mainstay for... Sign in to see full entry.

Treat High Blood Pressure and Osteoporosis with One Pill?

It's always nice to try to consolidate medication regimens. Noone enjoys having to take five, six, nine pills every day. So it's nice when you can find a medication that has several benefits; that way, you can treat a few conditions with one medication, and take fewer pills every day. Blood pressure... Sign in to see full entry.

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Check here for the latest medical information and how it may affect you. From disease conditions to preventive health maintenance to health and fitness, consider this your personal medical knowledge base. Read about me at www.drgiannone.com.