Archive for May, 2010

How can you protect your eyes against sun damage?

Friday, May 28th, 2010

Everyone knows the sun’s rays are harmful. Applying sunscreen with a high SPF every time you’re outdoors is a great start, but it’s not enough. Your skin isn’t the only area of your body that needs protection from the sun. Your eyes need protection just as much.

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Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s patients

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

Deep brain stimulation is one way to treat tremors in Parkinson’s patients.

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What triggers a migraine headache?

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

Red wine, stormy skies, chocolate and cheese. If you suffer from migraine headaches, you might have heard of a few of these common triggers. Some are easy to avoid, and others you can’t escape. Identifying and avoiding your migraine triggers can pay off.

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Do fathers experience post-partum depression?

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

While post-partum depression is typically associated with new mothers, a new study finds approximately 10% of fathers are also affected.

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Setting goals can help you on the road to fitness

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

You’ve probably decided to lose weight and exercise more on many occasions. So what’s stopping you? Maybe it’s not your willpower, your schedule or your lifestyle. It may actually come down to setting firm, achievable goals.

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What is patient-specific vaccine therapy?

Monday, May 17th, 2010

Due to strides in treating cancers of all kinds, the odds of long-term survival are much better. One of those strides is patient-specific vaccine therapy.

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