Breast Exam (self-examination)
Definition
A breast self-examination (BSE) is an inspection by a woman of her breasts to detect breast cancer.
Purpose
May
24
2008
24
2008
May
18
2008
18
2008
Parkinson’s Disease
Definition
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive movement disorder marked by tremors, rigidity, slow movements (bradykinesia), and posture instability. It occurs when cells in one of the movement-control centers of the brain begin to die for unknown reasons. PD was first noted by British physician James Parkinson in the early 1800s.
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May
16
2008
16
2008
The 10 Laws of Leanness
If you want to control your waistline and eat your way to better health, here are 10 things you need to do—starting today.
1 PRETEND YOU’RE A TAILOR.
Measure everything—your neck, chest, waist, arms, thighs, calves. Write it all down, and put it someplace where you’ll have to look at it every day. Record your weight, too, although that’s less important.
Your goal: Maintain or reduce the size of your waist while increasing the size of everything else. Repeat your measurements every 4 weeks.
May
15
2008
15
2008
Alternative Treatment for Hypertension
Natural remedies approved by a physician may also lower or even prevent hypertension.
Aromatherapy as a treatment option uses essential oils either inhaled from a bottle in times of anxiety or massaged daily into the skin at bedtime in the area beneath the collarbone. Blue chamomile and lavender are known for their stress relief and relaxation effects.
May
15
2008
15
2008
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Definition
Hypertension is high blood pressure. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of arteries as it flows through them. Arteries are the blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the body’s tissues.
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