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Tuesday, July 26, 2005

When's The Best Time To Do Aerobics?

We all know the importance of aerobic exercise in controlling weight, and in reducing the impact of conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and high cholesterol. Recently, exercise has even been shown to reduce the chance of getting prostate cancer. The current recommendation... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, July 25, 2005

Dilated Cardiomyopathy? Tell Your Family.

Idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a condition of unknown cause that contributes to enlargement of the heart and inability of the heart to contract properly. Symptoms include shortness of breath consistent with congestive heart failure. Death usually comes from a fatal ventricular rhythm... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, July 22, 2005

What Are Triglycerides?

Despite Americans generally becoming increasingly obese, we seem to have a handle on certain health terms, such as cholesterol, LDL and HDL. We know that to be healthy, the LDL should be low and the HDL should be high. But what about those triglycerides? What are those? Do those matter? I'm... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, July 21, 2005

Can All Anti-Inflammatories Cause Heart Attacks?

Millions upon millions of people have used anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) for various headaches, aches and pains. Recently, these medications have come under fire because of their potential risk to the heart. Most notably, the COX-2 selective NSAIDs Celebrex, Vioxx and Bextra are gone, and... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, July 20, 2005

Heartburn and Sinus Problems - Is There A Link?

Many people suffer with GERD (i.e. heartburn), and many people suffer with sinus problems. But is there a link between the two? In fact, GERD can actually contribute to sinus disease. Typically, GERD presents as heartburn experienced after eating certain foods and while laying flat. The foods that... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, July 19, 2005

Blocking Cortisol to Lose Weight - Stuff of Hogwarts...Or Hogwash?

There's plenty of advertisements these days about blocking cortisol to lose weight. People are writing books and selling products based on the theory of blocking or reducing cortisol levels in the body to produce dramatic weight loss. Is the blocking of cortisol some new magic way to lose weight?... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, July 18, 2005

Coping With Grief

[Inconsolable Grief (1884), by Ivan Kramskoy] Life Stinks. Bad things happen in life that we are called upon to battle, such as the death of a loved one, the diagnosis of an incurable disease or the loss of quality of life because of some medical condition. While the experience of grief is... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, July 15, 2005

Is Alzheimer Dementia Reversible?

Dementia of Alzheimer's Type (DAT) is currently viewed as a progressive, unrelenting condition characterized by forgetfulness, impaired thinking, and personality and behavioral changes. These symptoms are unbeknownst to the person with DAT, making this condition very difficult for their caretakers.... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, July 14, 2005

I'm Back...To Ask "Can Eating Fish Kill You?"

Sorry about the prolonged absence. We've always been told that the omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) serve an important role in maintaining the health of those with heart disease. They improve the lipid profile by lowering your LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides and raising your... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, May 19, 2005

Sorry about the hiatus

No, not that kind of hiatus. That kind!! I'll start up again tomorrow!! Dean F. Giannone, M.D. 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.