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Toxicity From Vitamin D

Taking too much of any vitamin can be dangerous. Too much Vitamin D can lead to hypercalcemia, which is too much calcium in the blood.
Spending too much time in the sun will not cause Vitamin D toxicity. The body is able to store any excess of the vitamin and use it later. [...]

Types Of Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that results from asbestos exposure and is usually classified according to the area of the body it affects.
Seventy percent of mesothelioma cases are found in the lining (or membrane) of the lungs which is called Pleural Mesothelioma. Asbestos is inhaled which causes abnormal cell growth in the membrane, [...]

Alzheimer’s – Early Onset

Alzheimer’s actually manifests itself in different stages. Each stage, or series of stages, is defined as early-onset, mild to moderate, moderate to severe, and at the last, severe Alzheimer’s.
The first three stages include no discernable Alzheimer’s symptoms at all (Stage 1). As time passes, then gradual discernment as the patient begins to forget simple things, [...]

Alzheimer’s Care

A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s can be devastating to both the person who has been diagnosed and loved ones. Many of them already know that the disease will only worsen as it progresses, requiring more extensive care as the patient becomes increasingly unable to perform even the simplest tasks.
Those loved ones who will have to assume [...]

Hank Gathers 20th Anniversary Death: Beta Blockers, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Athletes

Many people still remember what they were doing the day that Hank Gathers collapsed on the court of a hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. This star basketball player wasn’t the typical idea of someone would suffer from a heart disorder. He was big, strong and athletic. No one would have ever thought that one day as he was [...]

Breast Cancer Facts

Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer found in women, although it is possible for men to get breast cancer (among them are actor Richard Roundtree and former KISS drummer Peter Criss). However, when detected early, breast cancer is very treatable.
When considering the symptoms of breast cancer, many people automatically think [...]

Drink Beer to Improve Your Bone Health

According to researchers at the University of California, drinking beer may decrease your risk for osteoporosis. Before you head to the fridge for a brew, you may want to stop and consider what type of beer is best for your bone health.
The study found that malted barley and hops were the ones that had the [...]

Conquering Your Weight Loss Goals

One of the most popular New Years resolutions is to lose weight. People usually get off to a great start with dieting and exercise but soon experience the dreaded exercise burnout, which then leads to eating unhealthy foods. The next thing, the diet and exercise resolution is broken, only to be tried the following year. [...]

Possible Breast Cancer Prevention with Osteoporosis Drugs

A new health study has revealed that osteoporosis drugs such as Fosamax and Actonel may help prevent breast cancer. While it’s not completely clear the reason behind this – whether it prevents the cancer from developing or if it just makes the bones strong enough to resist cancer – it’s a great benefit for older [...]

Green Tea Health Benefits

Not only is drinking green tea relaxing, it has some great health benefits. It can help prevent diseases and other conditions.
Green Tea for Bone Health
Researchers in Hong Kong have identified key components in green tea that help with bone formation and stop the breakdown of them. The components include:

Epigallocatechin (EGC)
Gallocatechin (GC)
Gallocatechin Gallate [...]