Archive for the ‘Health’ Category

Wellness Programming on Applied Materials Television

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

Time is often the No. 1 excuse for why employees are unable to participate in fitness and wellness programs. So, the staff of Club One Professional Services,Campbell, Calif., which manages Applied Materials’ Wellness Department, decided to bring wellness to employees 24 hours a day, seven days a week. (more…)

Anthrax in Florida Probably Was Planted. Part 2

Thursday, January 5th, 2012

Ashcroft said the FBI is “taking the matter very seriously…[but] on the basis of the investigation, we haven’t ruled out anything at this time.”

A few days ago, officials were downplaying the first anthrax case as an isolated event.

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Anthrax in Florida Probably Was Planted. Part 1

Thursday, January 5th, 2012

But Source of Deadly Infection Still A Mystery, Investigators Say

The two Florida men infected with anthrax almost certainly caught the bacteria as a result of intentional infection, experts now say. But law enforcement officials are not sure if terrorists or other criminals may be to blame.

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Rubber

Thursday, December 22nd, 2011

Rubber is non-porous and doesn’t absorb dirt or sweat, making it easy to clean. With proper care, rubber floors should last at least 10 years. If yours looks a little worn for its age, you may need to revise your maintenance schedule or cleaning procedures. Compare your cleaning procedures to the following recommendations from rubber flooring manufacturers. (more…)

Effective Methods of Treatment for Hair Loss

Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

Hair loss – its causes, impact, and options for treatment: Hair loss is a condition that is fairly common and it afflicts many people. Although physically painless, it causes emotional harm. However, various effective treatment options against male pattern baldness have been developed thanks to scientists.

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A Plague of Israel Reaches the American East Coast The West Nile Virus

Friday, December 2nd, 2011

Symptoms of Infection

Mild infections are similar to flu, including fever, headache, and body aches, often with skin rash and swollen lymph glands. (more…)

Exercise That’s Easy on the Back

Friday, November 25th, 2011

Q.I had back surgery about five years ago, I am currently looking for the “perfect” exercise program that won’t aggravate my back. Can you give me some suggestions? (more…)

Treating Sinus Headache

Friday, November 18th, 2011

Q.Can you suggest any nonprescription aid for sinus headache related to high pollen count? I’ve had this headache on and off for about a week and a half. It’s worse in the morning. There’s lots of pressure. I don’t get drainage from the nose, although there’s some sneezing.

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Rising PSA, Negative Biopsies

Thursday, November 17th, 2011

Q.My husband is 65. His PSA level keeps rising. It was 4.5, then 5.7, and now 7.9. Two biopsies have shown no cancer. He has slight enlargement. What could be causing the level to keep rising?

Could any vitamins or medications be the cause? If the rate continues to rise, the doctor is talking of hospitalizing him and going in to look for the cause. Is this really necessary?

A.PSA, as you know stands for prostate specific antigen, a substance made in the prostate glands. Its function is to help liquify semen for reproduction.

In addition, it can be measured in the blood and used as a screening tool for prostate cancer.

Cooling Foods of Summer. Part 2

Friday, November 4th, 2011

Look around, nature provides the proper foods to best support our wellness during all seasons. At this time greens are every where and fruits are beginning to appear. This summer make good use of these abundant nutritional cooling foods. Here are a couple of recipes to help.

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